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Though Anthony Fantano has learned a great deal of skills during over the course of his 2007-2008 internship at WNPR in Hartford, CT, his primary focus is on his weekly music show, The Needle Drop.

The Needle Drop is dedicated to bringing you music from unsigned artists and independently owned record labels.

Every week, we feature an hour of the best rock, pop, electronic, and experimental music you’ve never heard. It's an authentic new music experience, and the next best thing to having a friend with an almost endless record collection.

We also have a blog that we update regularly at www.theneedledrop.com where you can find more album reviews, interviews, and mp3s.

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The Needle Drop: Sunset Rubdown

From Anthony Fantano | 58:56

This week, the soundtrack sounds of God Help the Girl and the brave pop ballads of Sunset Rubdown.

Sunset_rubdown-_dragonslayer_small If you want pop with a lot of lasting power, don't look any further than the new Sunset Rubdown LP, Dragonslayer. It's an album of song-length epics that grow on any attentive listener. This album was intensely labored over, and it shows in the music. Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy it.

We've also got the lush soundtrack-ready sounds of the new Belle & Sebastian sideproject God Help the Girl. New music from Mika Miko, the Hood Internet, and the Budos Band comes to tear things up, too.

The Needle Drop: Sunset Rubdown

From Anthony Fantano | 58:56

This week, the soundtrack sounds of God Help the Girl and the brave pop ballads of Sunset Rubdown.

Sunset_rubdown-_dragonslayer_small If you want pop with a lot of lasting power, don't look any further than the new Sunset Rubdown LP, Dragonslayer. It's an album of song-length epics that grow on any attentive listener. This album was intensely labored over, and it shows in the music. Thankfully, it doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy it.

We've also got the lush soundtrack-ready sounds of the new Belle & Sebastian sideproject God Help the Girl. New music from Mika Miko, the Hood Internet, and the Budos Band comes to tear things up, too.

The Needle Drop: Yo La Tengo and HEALTH

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 56:25

This week, Yo La Tengo play some popular songs.

Yo_la_tengo-_popular_songs_small Yo La Tengo's eclecticism has been the engine in their Miata for over 20 years now. Popular Songs is their latest LP, and saying it's two-faced is an understatement. While one song seduces you, the next is working on stealing your wallet.

We've also got tracks from the latest HEALTH LP, and the show's metal debut with a new track from Black Cobra.

The Needle Drop: Simon Joyner and Do Make Say Think

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

This week, what Simon Joyner does, makes, says, and thinks.

Simon_joyner-_out_in_the_snow_small Music from Nebraskan singer-songwriter, Simon Joyner, and some epic instrumental rock from Do Make Say Think.

The Needle Drop: Girls

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

This week, Girls put on Tenniscoats.

Girls-_album_small This week's podcast features Girls. They're a Cali duo who like to play it safe. Their debut album, titled Album, isn't groundbreaking or adventurous, but it is catchy. Pulling heavily from bros like Elvis Costello, Wreckless Eric, and the Beach Boys, this album was classic before it was pressed.

We've also got new tracks from Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Islands, and Alvin Band.

The Needle Drop: Islands and Why?

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

This week, Woods get sent to Islands.

Islands-_vapour_small Are you ready for a podcast that's going to show you a ton of good music that'll your brain in an exuberant display of ecstasy? Good! Because we've got the new Islands album, Vapours, ready to go. Frontman Nick Thorburn did well scaling the instrumentation back from Arm's Way; going for a more simplistic, drum machine-based approach with this new record.

We've also got acoustic tracks from Woods, two songs from the new Why? LP, and a look forward to next week.

The Needle Drop: Mission of Burma and more...

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

This week, Mission of Burma makes Music Go Music.

Mission_of_burma-_the_sound_the_speed_the_light_small Do musical movements don't die, they lose momentum. The sounds of 70s pop aren't what they used to be, but Music Go Music doesn't have any qualms about bringing them back. And Mission of Burma is still carrying a torch for the early days of post-punk.

We've got new albums from them, plus tracks from Daniel Johnston, Elvis Perkins, and A Place to Bury strangers.

The Needle Drop: Mission of Burma and more...

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

This week, Mission of Burma makes Music Go Music.

Mission_of_burma-_the_sound_the_speed_the_light_small Do musical movements don't die, they lose momentum. The sounds of 70s pop aren't what they used to be, but Music Go Music doesn't have any qualms about bringing them back. And Mission of Burma is still carrying a torch for the early days of post-punk.

We've got new albums from them, plus tracks from Daniel Johnston, Elvis Perkins, and A Place to Bury strangers.

This week, the Dutchess & the Duke reach Holiday Shores.

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:04

New music from The Dutchess & the Duke, Holiday Shores, Neon Indian, and Herman Dune.

Folder_small Over the past year, folk duo the Dutchess & the Duke have cleaned up their sound. The rough and tumbled production on their debut LP is nowhere to be seen on this new album: Sunrise / Sunset. This release makes no apologies for its dark, depressing attitude; it's definitely more sunset than sunrise.

We've also got tracks from Tallahassee upstarts Holiday Shores. We'll have a live session with them on the show next week!

The Needle Drop: Holiday Shores and Efterklang

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:07

This week, live cuts from Holiday Shores and Efterklang!

Holiday_shores-_columbus_d_the_whim_small We've got to thank the Adorea Studio for this week's show. They recently captured a live set performed by Florida's Holiday Shores for the show; the band's summery reverb pop was exactly what Hamden's the Space needed to warm up in this fall weather.

We'll have the band's entire set up next week!

We've also got live cuts from the band Efterklang, performing with their country's national chamber orchestra. That and music from Washed Out, The Mary Onettes, and A Sunny Day In Glasgow.

The Needle Drop: Holiday Shores and Efterklang

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:07

This week, live cuts from Holiday Shores and Efterklang!

Holiday_shores-_columbus_d_the_whim_small We've got to thank the Adorea Studio for this week's show. They recently captured a live set performed by Florida's Holiday Shores for the show; the band's summery reverb pop was exactly what Hamden's the Space needed to warm up in this fall weather.

We'll have the band's entire set up next week!

We've also got live cuts from the band Efterklang, performing with their country's national chamber orchestra. That and music from Washed Out, The Mary Onettes, and A Sunny Day In Glasgow.

The Needle Drop: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes and more

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

This week, Ed Sharpe zeroes in on The Mary Onettes.

Edward_sharpe_and_the_magnetic_zeroes-_self-titled_small Tracks from indie's new big band: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes. Plus, Califone, Beaten Awake, and The Mary Onettes.

The Needle Drop: BLK JKS and more...

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:09

This week, The Soft Pack's BLK JKS.

Blk_jks-_after_robots_small This week's show is pretty out of the ordinary. We've got progressive afrobeat with BLK JKS, lo-fi rock with Small Black, and some sludge metal from Baroness.

Also, music critics Pat Ferrucci and Eric Danton stop by to talk about this past season's best and worst releases.

The Needle Drop: Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

This week, the Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou buys Real Estate.

Orchestre_poly-rhythmo_de_cotonou-_echos_hypnotiques_small Time has a unique way of washing over stuff that shouldn't have been missed. So let's give three cheers to the Analog Africa label for bringing these lost Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo recordings back from the dead with a second compilation, Echos Hypnotiques.

We've also got a new 7'' from Atlas Sound, reverb rock with Real Estate, and some reissued post-punk from Pylon.

The Needle Drop: Atlas Sound and Real Estate

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

This week, Real Estate hears some Atlas Sounds.

Atlas_sound-_logos_small Bradford Cox has done it again with Atlas Sound, blurring the lines between ambient and pop music to make something that's both catchy and entrancing. We've got tracks from that LP, and reverb rock from Real Estate's self-titled debut.

The Needle Drop: Sunset & F Buttons

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

This week, Ted Leo's Animal Collective.

Sunset-_gold_dissolves_to_gray_small "Sunset" is what singer-songwriter Bill Baird calls himself when he wants to make some lush, home-recorded psych pop. His new record is good. It's full of fuzzy guitars solos, pianos, and his Beck-esque baritone. If you need psych, then you'll like.

We also have a couple tracks from the new Animal Collective EP, Fall Be Kind. "What Do I want? Sky" is the first song to legally license a Grateful Dead sample. That's insane.

We're also sporting a couple cuts from the new F Buttons album, Tarot Sport. If the end of the world had to be soundtracked, and the soundtrack had to be electronic, then this album would be in the top-three of releases to consider.

TND: Chillwave and Highlife

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:48

This week, chillwave and Ghanaian highlife.

121209tndblock_small Ghana's highlife music scene was facing a lot of change in the 60s and 70s. Music from all around the world was influencing artists to incorporate soul, funk, reggae, and more into this upbeat style of African music. A new compilation, Ghana Special, documents this musical movement, and we've got an interview with the compilation's creator, Miles Cleret.

We're also taking a look at 2009's most blogged genre of music: chillwave. Why was it popular? What does it sound like? I've heard almost every artist with this label, and I'm still not sure.

TND: Best of 2009 PT 1

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:54

This week, we start our two-part salute to 2009.

121909tndblock_small This year was full of music worth hearing, and it was really hard to condense it into two radio shows. With tracks from Dirty Projectors, Sunset Rubdown, and M. Ward, this is part one of our look at this year's best.

The Needle Drop: Best of 2009 Part 2

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:11

This week, we continue our tribute to the best albums to come out this year.

122609tndblock_small This is our final episode for 2009, and so we're packing this hour with the best music of the year; plus, my pick for the album of the year.

TND: Woods and Panama! 3

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:57

This week on the show, we explore the Woods of Panama!

010210tndblock_small Despite digging on Woods' 2007 LP At Rear House, I was a little slow on the uptake of their latest album, Songs of Shame. We've got tracks from that, and a peek at two upcoming 2K10 albums: Local Natives' Gorilla Manor and Surfer Blood's Astro Coast.

We also explore Panamanian jazz, funk, and calypso from the '60s and '70s via a new compilation from Soundway Records, Panama! 3: Calypso Panameño, Guajira Jazz & Cumbia Típica on the Isthmus 1960–75.

The Needle Drop: Beach House Interview / Pink Skull

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:07

This week, there's a pink skull in my beach house.

Vektor-_black_future_small Beach House conjures a particular sound on their latest LP, Teen Dream. It's not a genre or style, but the sound of a band coming into their own. This episode features an interview with Beach House on their new LP.

We've also got tracks from Pink Skull's new album, Endless Bummer; plus, a thrash metal surprise from Vektor.

The Needle Drop: Beach House Interview / Pink Skull

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:07

This week, there's a pink skull in my beach house.

Vektor-_black_future_small Beach House conjures a particular sound on their latest LP, Teen Dream. It's not a genre or style, but the sound of a band coming into their own. This episode features an interview with Beach House on their new LP.

We've also got tracks from Pink Skull's new album, Endless Bummer; plus, a thrash metal surprise from Vektor.

TND: CFCF / Surfer Blood

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

This week, Surfer Blood go continental.

Surfer_blood-_astro_coast_small 2010 is going to be a great year for bands we already know and love, but there are some decent debuts coming to light, too. With Astro Coast, Surfer Blood have put together a full-length that is all over the rock-o-sphere; mixing elements of surf, 90s alternative, and arena without a second guess. Shots of calypso music are a big surprise, too.

Though it's a 2009 release, we've also got tracks from CFCF's first full-length, Continent. The Canadian solo artist is inches away from perfecting his italo disco tribute to soundtrack-worthy electronica.

We also say farewell to one of garage rock's most undeniable powerhouses: Jay Reatard.

The Needle Drop: Vampire Weekend and Owen Pallett

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

This week on the show, Vampire Weekend's Final Fantasy.

Vampire_weekend-_contra_small Vampire Weekend's sophomore album, Contra, recently hit number one on Billboard, and it's hard hard to see why. The LP is basically pure pop sugar, with a load of Caribbean and African influences. Paul Simon's fingerprints show up on the album a few times, too. If you want something painfully deep and challenging, this probably won't be the album for you; but who says making music that's fun is necessarily less artistically sound?

We've also got an interview with Fresno rapper Fashawn, and a deep listen into the new Owen Pallett--formerly Final Fantasy--album, Heartland.

The Needle Drop: Vampire Weekend and Owen Pallett

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

This week on the show, Vampire Weekend's Final Fantasy.

Vampire_weekend-_contra_small Vampire Weekend's sophomore album, Contra, recently hit number one on Billboard, and it's hard hard to see why. The LP is basically pure pop sugar, with a load of Caribbean and African influences. Paul Simon's fingerprints show up on the album a few times, too. If you want something painfully deep and challenging, this probably won't be the album for you; but who says making music that's fun is necessarily less artistically sound?

We've also got an interview with Fresno rapper Fashawn, and a deep listen into the new Owen Pallett--formerly Final Fantasy--album, Heartland.

The Needle Drop: Vampire Weekend and Owen Pallett

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

This week on the show, Vampire Weekend's Final Fantasy.

Vampire_weekend-_contra_small Vampire Weekend's sophomore album, Contra, recently hit number one on Billboard, and it's hard hard to see why. The LP is basically pure pop sugar, with a load of Caribbean and African influences. Paul Simon's fingerprints show up on the album a few times, too. If you want something painfully deep and challenging, this probably won't be the album for you; but who says making music that's fun is necessarily less artistically sound?

We've also got an interview with Fresno rapper Fashawn, and a deep listen into the new Owen Pallett--formerly Final Fantasy--album, Heartland.

TND: Scout Niblett / Beach House

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:00

This week, Scout Niblett's Beach House

Theneedledrop013010block_small Singer-songwriter Scout Niblett's new LP, The Calcination of Scout Niblett, is a deep look into her introspective side. We've got an interview with her about the new LP, and tracks from Beach House's Teen Dream.

The Needle Drop: Four Tet / The Soft Pack

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:10

This week on the show, there is love in The Soft Pack.

Tndwnprblock020610_small Four Tet's latest album, There Is Love In You, is a stunning piece of a electronic music. The high-quality sounds and their meticulous looping lend this release a lot of replay power. It's truly entrancing.

Fresh off their name change from "The Muslims," we've also got the self-titled garage rock debut of The Soft Pack, and a new track from Frog Eyes.

The Needle Drop: Midlake / Basia Bulat

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:10

Basia Bulat goes to Midlake.

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This week on The Needle Drop, public radio's most dangerous show about independent music, we take a listen to new music from Canadian singer-songstress Basia Bulat. Her latest LP Heart of My Own is a collection of truly immediate and intimate folk pop tunes. She's a passionate autoharpist with a load of guts.

We've also got electrorock from Civil Civic, and a look at vintage folk rock with Midlake's new LP, The Courage of Others.

The Needle Drop: Toro Y Moi / Adam Green

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:07

Toro Y Moi goes Minor Love.

Theneedledrop022010block_small This week on TND, we're featuring tracks from the new Adam Green album, Minor Love. Lou Reed isn't dead, but that doesn't stop Green from channeling him in song after song throughout this album. It's not a ripoff--more of a clear influence, really. There are plugs for folk, country, and jazz on this album, too, but it's all filtered through Green's eccentric lyrics and razor sharp hooks.

We've also got new tracks from Yeasayer, Toro Y Moi, and The Morning Benders. Make sure to expect some ambient electropop from Syntaks, too.

The Needle Drop: Toro Y Moi / Adam Green

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:07

Toro Y Moi goes Minor Love.

Theneedledrop022010block_small This week on TND, we're featuring tracks from the new Adam Green album, Minor Love. Lou Reed isn't dead, but that doesn't stop Green from channeling him in song after song throughout this album. It's not a ripoff--more of a clear influence, really. There are plugs for folk, country, and jazz on this album, too, but it's all filtered through Green's eccentric lyrics and razor sharp hooks.

We've also got new tracks from Yeasayer, Toro Y Moi, and The Morning Benders. Make sure to expect some ambient electropop from Syntaks, too.

The Needle Drop: Efterklang / Pantha Du Prince

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:09

Efterklang makes Black Noise.

Theneedledrop022610_small This week, we're diving into some minimalist techno with German electronica artist Pantha Du Prince. His new LP, Black Noise, ventures past his previous album without breaking the subtle, stark barriers he has set for himself. The music is by no means a lush treasuretrove of sound, but still gives a listener a lot of think about.

We've also got Efterklang's latest release, Magic Chairs; a more acessible step away from their grandiose and thematic '07 album Parades. Chairs doesn't dumb down the Efterklang sound as much as it refines it into a more rhythmic, straightforward, and hook-based structure. It's Denmark's take on "thinking man's pop."

We've also got new tracks from Jaga Jazzist and She and Him.

The Needle Drop: Liars / High On Fire

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Liars get Snakes For the Divine.

Theneedledrop030610_small This week on the show, we take a listen to the dark, weird, bizarre dimension Liars visit on their latest album, Sisterworld. The band's music has gotten much eerier since their self-titled release in '07, and the proof is in the old, moldy tapioca pudding. This album will follow you down a cold, dark alleyway with a sharp object of some sort, so watch your back.

We've also got some sludge metal, nectar of the gods, from High On Fire. Their latest album is Snakes For the Divine, and some of these tracks are a real show of riff-fueled brutality. There are some insane solos, too. It's nothing a metal fan should miss.

All that, plus some remixes, a song from Woozy Viper, and Australian garage rock.

TND: The Morning Benders / Ted Leo

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

The Morning Benders echo brutal bricks

Tndblock031310_small This week on The Needle Drop, it's the latest album from California's The Morning Benders, Big Echo. This LP takes a big hint from the early days of rock and roll, but not the dirty underbelly of the genre. Rather, it's the high-production end, influenced by guys like Phil Spector. Grizzly Bear member Chris Taylor gets some co-production credits on Big Echo, so you know the sound quality is there.

We've also got the new Ted Leo album, The Brutalist Bricks. Leo comes off like a real rock vet on this release, bringing a ton of experience and passion to each song. It's pop punk with a strong singer-songwriter sentiment.

All that and 7''s from Awesome Color and Summer cats.

The Needle Drop: Gonjasufi

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Experimental, psychedelic hip hop from Gonjasufi and more.

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This week, Zola Jesus brings a modern take to the world of goth rock, and World Atlas does the best Belle & Sebastian imitation I've ever heard.

That and some mind-altering hip hop from Gonjasufi. Well, "hip hop" may not be the best description for what Gonjasufi, a dreadlocked singer and DJ, does on his debut album: A Sufi and a Killer. This release is an alternate dimension of Middle Eastern folk, funk, pop, and psychedelic rock. It's tough to tell where one influence ends and the other begins.

Playlist:

  • Here We Go Magic- Collector
  • Fergus & Geronimo- Turning Blue
  • Zola Jesus- I Can't Stand
  • Zola Jesus- Night
  • World Atlas- Saint Mary
  • World Atlas- Girl On A Boys' Bike
  • Acrassicauda- Garden of Stones
  • Holy Fudge- Latin America
  • Gonjasufi- Kowboyz & Indians
  • Gonjasufi- Klowds
  • Gonjasufi- Dust
  • Gonjasufi- DedNd
  • Gonjasufi- She Gone

 

The Needle Drop: 04-10-10

From Anthony Fantano | 57:08

Soul and funk revival from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and minimalist pop from Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi.

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This week on The Needle Drop, we've got the solo debut of Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi, Go Do. This LP builds a minimalist wall of sound using nothing but sweet pop melodies.

Also, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti bringing the days of disco back with their new single, "Round and Round"; plus, soul and funk revival from the new Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings album, I Learned the Hard Way.

The Needle Drop: 04-10-10

From Anthony Fantano | 57:08

Soul and funk revival from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and minimalist pop from Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi.

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This week on The Needle Drop, we've got the solo debut of Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi, Go Do. This LP builds a minimalist wall of sound using nothing but sweet pop melodies.

Also, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti bringing the days of disco back with their new single, "Round and Round"; plus, soul and funk revival from the new Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings album, I Learned the Hard Way.

The Needle Drop: 05-08-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 02:51:23

This week, it’s emotive rock, psychedelic electrohop, and new tracks from Wolf Parade.

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Frog Eyes is a Canadian outfit with an extremely distinctive lead singer, Carey Mercer. Carey’s vocals are thunderous, and shatter all preconceived notions of the stereotypical indie rock frontman. The song structures break quite a few rules, too. The band’s new LP is Paul’s Tomb: A Triumph, and we’ve got a few tracks from it.

We’ve also got new tracks from the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Dokkemand, and two new ones from Wolf Parade; plus, a deep listen into the new Flying Lotus album, Cosmogramma. This LP is cerebral trip through a hip hop-infused mix of jazz, dubstep, techno, and pop.

The Needle Drop: 05-08-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 02:51:23

This week, it’s emotive rock, psychedelic electrohop, and new tracks from Wolf Parade.

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Frog Eyes is a Canadian outfit with an extremely distinctive lead singer, Carey Mercer. Carey’s vocals are thunderous, and shatter all preconceived notions of the stereotypical indie rock frontman. The song structures break quite a few rules, too. The band’s new LP is Paul’s Tomb: A Triumph, and we’ve got a few tracks from it.

We’ve also got new tracks from the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Dokkemand, and two new ones from Wolf Parade; plus, a deep listen into the new Flying Lotus album, Cosmogramma. This LP is cerebral trip through a hip hop-infused mix of jazz, dubstep, techno, and pop.

The Needle Drop: 05-15-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

This week, some dark, moody rock from the National and experimental electrorock from Holy F***.

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Brooklyn’s the National have just released their fifth studio album, High Violet, and it’s one of their most lush, colorful efforts to date. The additional instrumentation really brings the bleak attitude of this band to a new level. That combined with some tight drumming and baritone vocals, this record is a sure standout for this year.

We’ve also got experimental electronics from the Books and Matmos; plus, a new album from Canadian electrorockers Holy F***.

It’s a deadly podcast.

The Needle Drop: 05-15-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

This week, some dark, moody rock from the National and experimental electrorock from Holy F***.

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Brooklyn’s the National have just released their fifth studio album, High Violet, and it’s one of their most lush, colorful efforts to date. The additional instrumentation really brings the bleak attitude of this band to a new level. That combined with some tight drumming and baritone vocals, this record is a sure standout for this year.

We’ve also got experimental electronics from the Books and Matmos; plus, a new album from Canadian electrorockers Holy F***.

It’s a deadly podcast.

The Needle Drop: 05-22-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

The Fall releases a new album, and some undeniably good dance rock from LCD Soundsystem.

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Starting off the show this week, it's Texan garage rock from a trio known as "Harlem." This band's rough and tumbled sound should win the hearts of anyone down for some mangled guitars and cynical lyrics. On the surface, these guys may appear amaturish, but they can put together a mean hook.

We've also got tracks from the Fall's latest record, Your Future, Our Clutter. This band is one of the longest running acts in post-punk music, and they've sound stronger than ever as they close in on thirty studio albums.

To close up shop, it's LCD Soundsystem's This Is Happening. Tight dance grooves, heavy synthesizers, and fantastic vocals from frontman James Murphy make this one of the best records I've heard all year. It's an album that gets greater with each listen.

The Needle Drop: 05-30-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:09

We feature the new Ratatat album, and start a mixtape battle with TSURURADIO.

Ratatat-_lp4_small This week, we've got new music from the electronic duio Ratatat. Their dizzying guitar harmonies and crisp beats make LP4 one of the strongest in the band's discography.

We also hear from Aaron Driggers, editor on TSURURADIO, on a mixtape battle we're in the midst of.

The Needle Drop: 06-05-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:16

Psych rock from Sleepy Sun and songs about travelin' via Tadpole Audio.

Sleepy_sun-_fever_small On the show this week, we take a look at an up-and-coming heavyweight in psychedelic rock revivalism: Sleepy Sun. They're a California outfit, and they've just released their sophomore album, Fever. We've got tracks from that and songs about travelin' brought to us by special guest Amanda Krieg of the blog Tadpole Audio.

The Needle Drop: 06-12-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Here We Go Magic, Male Bonding, Ariel Pink, and Connecticut bands.

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This week on The Needle Drop, Here We Go Magic goes v2.0 on krautrock, and we listen to some sun-baked pop punk from Male Bonding.

Jason Devin of the site CT Indie stops into drop off some of his favorite Connecticut bands; plus, tracks from Ariel Pink’s latest album, Before Today.

The Needle Drop: 06-19-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:13

New music from the Drums and the Radio Dept..

The_drums-_st_small This week on the Needle Drop: New music from the Radio Dept. and the Drums. Plus, Blas Yaselli of the Music Ninja stops by to help pick songs for a Father’s Day mix.

The Needle Drop: 06-26-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:13

Summer songs from Magic Kids and some new bands from the UK.

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This week on The Needle Drop, some new tracks for your summer soundtrack from Magic Kids and Beach Fossils. The Recommender also stops by to, well, recommend some fantastic up-and-coming musicians from the UK.

The Needle Drop: 06-26-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:13

Summer songs from Magic Kids and some new bands from the UK.

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This week on The Needle Drop, some new tracks for your summer soundtrack from Magic Kids and Beach Fossils. The Recommender also stops by to, well, recommend some fantastic up-and-coming musicians from the UK.

The Needle Drop: 07-03-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Wavves and an interview with the editor of Inkwell Press.

Wavves-_king_of_the_beach_small This week on the Needle Drop, summer is in full swing with new music from Black Lips, Best Coast, and Wavves. Plus, the editor of Inkwell Press stops by to talk about covering local music for a local audience.

The Needle Drop: 07-10-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

An interview with New Haven, CT's Procedure Club and progressive rock from Germany.

Various_artists-_cloud_cuckooland_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from Superhumanoids, Sunvisor, and Tim Cohen.

Half of Connecticut's very own Procedure Club stops by for an interview, and we take a dive into Cloud Cuckooland: a compilation of experimental German rock dating back to the 1970s.

The Needle Drop: 07-10-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

An interview with New Haven, CT's Procedure Club and progressive rock from Germany.

Various_artists-_cloud_cuckooland_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from Superhumanoids, Sunvisor, and Tim Cohen.

Half of Connecticut's very own Procedure Club stops by for an interview, and we take a dive into Cloud Cuckooland: a compilation of experimental German rock dating back to the 1970s.

The Needle Drop: 07-17-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:08

New music from Superhumanoids, Bjork, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we’ve got psych rock from Italy, a new single from Panda Bear, Bjork collaborating with the Dirty Projectors, and a new EP from Superhumanoids.

I also try my hand in the wonderful world of DJing, which I hope to get better at in the coming weeks.

The Needle Drop: 07-24-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:01

Experimental music from the Books and Baths.

The_books-_the_way_out_small This week on the Needle Drop, Anthony DJs and we take a look at two of the most experimental albums to come out this year: the Books' the Way Out and Baths' Cerulean.

The Needle Drop: 07-31-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:08

Garage rock with Bare Wires and dreampop from Wild Nothing.

Wild_nothing-_gemini_small On this week's the Needle Drop, we've got a new single from Deerhunter, and Anthony DJs a set of dance tracks from around the blog-o-sphere.

We've also got tracks from two new albums: Bare Wires' Seeking Love and Wild Nothing's Gemini.

The Needle Drop: 08-07-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Arcade Fire, Daughters, the Vaselines, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, Daughters reach a new extreme with their latest album, Anthony continues to search for his inner DJ, and we feature new tracks from Arcade Fire’s the Suburbs.

The Needle Drop: 08-07-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Arcade Fire, Daughters, the Vaselines, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, Daughters reach a new extreme with their latest album, Anthony continues to search for his inner DJ, and we feature new tracks from Arcade Fire’s the Suburbs.

The Needle Drop: 08-14-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 01:54:24

Music from the Budos Band, School of Seven Bells, and Autolux.

The_budos_bandiii_small This week on the Needle Drop, we listen to new albums from Autolux and School of Seven Bells. And we've also got a healthy serving of afro-infused funk and soul from the Budos band.

The Needle Drop 08-21-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Jaill, Fever Ray, and Fergus & Geronimo.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we’ve got new tracks from Fever Ray, and an upcoming single from Texas duo Fergus & Geronimo. Plus, spin some tracks from the new Jaill album, That’s How We Burn, and Hartford Courant rock critic Eric Danton brings his favorite music of 2010 so far.

The Needle Drop: 08-28-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Sufjan Stevens, and enough remixes to choke a horse.

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On this week's the Needle Drop, we've got a look at Sufjan Stevens' new EP, All Delighted People: A lush, and horn-heavy tease toward his forthcoming album.

We also spin some new remixes, and look forward to some upcoming releases from Blonde Redhead and Sharon Van Etten.

The Needle Drop: 09-04-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Interpol; plus, one of the most upbeat albums I've heard all year.

Magic_kids-_memphis_small This week on the Needle Drop, it's a new album of dark, moody alternative rock from Interpol. We also lay down some delicate piano music from Goldmund, and play tracks from one of the most upbeat albums of 2010: Magic Kids' Memphis.

The Needle Drop: 09-11-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Blonde Redhead, Of Montreal, and Weezer

Of_montreal-_false_priest_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new albums from Of Montreal and Weezer. We also get aquainted with the sensual sounds of Blonde Redhead's new album, Penny Sparkle.

The Needle Drop: 09-18-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Chromeo and the Walkmen.

Chromeo-_business_casual_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit new LPs from Grinderman and the Walkmen. We've also hitting the dancefloor with Chromeo's latest release: Business Casual.

The Needle Drop: 10-16-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Sufjan Stevens and Belle & Sebastian.

Sufjan_stevens-_the_age_of_adz_small This week on the Needle Drop, Sufjan Stevens goes electronic on his latest album, the Age of Adz. We've also got new tracks from Luke Abbott and Animal Collective's Avey Tare. To finish things up, we'll listen in to Belle and Sebastian's new LP, Belle and Sebastian Write About Love.

The Needle Drop: 10-23-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:15

New music from Matthew Dear and the Extra Lens.

Matthew_dear-_black_city_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got the new Extra Lens album, Undercard. It's an album of simple songs about complicated situations. The project has been renamed and rekindled by its founders, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and Frank Bruno of Nothing Painted Blue. This is their first LP in eight years.

We've also got new tracks from one of the darkest dance albums 2010 has to offer: Matthew Dear's Black City. Come for the beats, stay for the eerie, deadpan vocals.

The Needle Drop: 10-23-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:15

New music from Matthew Dear and the Extra Lens.

Matthew_dear-_black_city_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got the new Extra Lens album, Undercard. It's an album of simple songs about complicated situations. The project has been renamed and rekindled by its founders, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and Frank Bruno of Nothing Painted Blue. This is their first LP in eight years.

We've also got new tracks from one of the darkest dance albums 2010 has to offer: Matthew Dear's Black City. Come for the beats, stay for the eerie, deadpan vocals.

The Needle Drop: 10-30-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Diamond Rings, Squarepusher, and Small Black.

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This week on The Needle Drop, we've got a pretty generous spread: A new song from Girls, Rwandan folk from the Good Ones, and a new album from Squarepusher.

Following that, we've got two pop albums that find power in the drum machine: Small Black's New Chain and Diamond Rings' Special Affections.

The Needle Drop: 11-06-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

Experimental electronics from Skrillex, Gold Panda, and the new Brian Eno album.

Brian_eno-_small_craft_on_a_milk_sea_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got a mess of new tracks from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Electric Wizard, and Woodsman.

Not only that, but we've got a block of adventureous musicians in electronica, including Skrillex, Gold Panda, and Brian Eno.

The Needle Drop: 11-13-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

Music from Weekend and Matt & Kim.

Matt___kim-_sidewalks_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit two sides of a musical spectrum.

Matt & Kim bring some upbeat vocals and personality with their new album, Sidewalks, and then Weekend will follow up with some harsh, noisy, and psychedelic punk rock from their latest release, Sports.

The Needle Drop: 11-20-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:21

New music from Off!, Teebs, and Girls.

Off-_first_four_eps_small This week on the Needle Drop, we dive into some lucid, relaxing instrumental electornica from Teebs. We'll also sample a few tracks from the new Girls EP, Broken Dreams Club, and bring some serious intensity into the fold with Off!'s debut EP.

The Needle Drop: 11-27-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:19

New music from Maserati and Maps & Atlases.

Maserati-_pyramid_of_the_sun_small This week on the Needle Drop, it's a plethora of experimental rock from Canada's Pas Chic Chic to Georgia outfit Maserati. We'll also be diving into new tracks from Glasser, Destroyer, and Mogwai.

The Needle Drop: 12-04-10 (The Best Music of 2010 PT1)

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:12

We revisit our favorite releases of the year in part one of our best of 2010 series.

Four_tet-_there_is_love_in_you_small This week on the Needle Drop, we start our salute to the best tracks and albums of this year. We're going back to the beinging of 2010 and pulling together songs from Beach House, Adam Green, Four Tet, and more. The best of 2010 series will not stop until we touch down on all of our favorite records--or at least until we start getting new music from 2011.

The Needle Drop: 12-11-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:12

We dive into the second part of our tribute to 2010.

Gonjasufi-_a_sufi_and_a_killer_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving deeper into the best music of 2010 with the Tallest Man On Earth, Gonjasufi, and Woods.

The Needle Drop: 12-11-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:12

We dive into the second part of our tribute to 2010.

Gonjasufi-_a_sufi_and_a_killer_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving deeper into the best music of 2010 with the Tallest Man On Earth, Gonjasufi, and Woods.

The Needle Drop: 12-11-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:12

We dive into the second part of our tribute to 2010.

Gonjasufi-_a_sufi_and_a_killer_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving deeper into the best music of 2010 with the Tallest Man On Earth, Gonjasufi, and Woods.

The Needle Drop: 12-19-10 (Best Music of 2010 Part 3)

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:12

It's part three of our tribute to 2010's best music.

Lcd_soundsystem-_this_is_happening_small This week on the Needle Drop, we serve up a third helping of 2010's best musical moments, including tracks from the Radio Dept., Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, and LCD Soundsystem.

The Needle Drop: 12-19-10 (Best Music of 2010 Part 3)

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:12

It's part three of our tribute to 2010's best music.

Lcd_soundsystem-_this_is_happening_small This week on the Needle Drop, we serve up a third helping of 2010's best musical moments, including tracks from the Radio Dept., Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, and LCD Soundsystem.

The Needle Drop: 01-01-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

The fourth installment of our tribute to 2010's best music.

Arcade_fire-_the_suburbs_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're nearing the end of our 2010 music series with tracks from Arcade Fire, Women, Chromeo, Magic Kids, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-01-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

The fourth installment of our tribute to 2010's best music.

Arcade_fire-_the_suburbs_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're nearing the end of our 2010 music series with tracks from Arcade Fire, Women, Chromeo, Magic Kids, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-08-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

The Needle Drop's final look at 2010's best music.

Brian_eno-_small_craft_on_a_milk_sea_small This episode of the Needle Drop finishes the show's look into the best music of 2010. We're closing up shop with music from Brian Eno, Glasser, Luke Abbott, and more. It's been a great year, and you've help make it that way by supporting and listening to TND. Keep being awesome.

The Needle Drop: 01-15-10

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

New music from British Sea Power, Cake, and more.

British_sea_power-_valhalla_dancehall_small This week, TND visits new albums from Wire, Cake, and British Sea Power. We're also adding a new segment to the sho: Track Reviews.

The Needle Drop: 01-22-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

New music from Smith Westerns, Fergus & Geronimo, Ghost.

Ghost-_opus_eponymous_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got oddball garage rock from Fergus & Geronimo, and some pop rock on the straight and narrow with Smith Westerns.

We're also serving up a track review from Tennis' new album, Cape Dory; plus, some Swedish metal that looks to the past on Ghost's Opus Eponymous.

The Needle Drop: 01-29-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:11

An interview with Velocities In Music and new tracks from Deerhoof and Destroyer.

Deerhoof-_vs_evil_small This week on the Needle Drop, we scope new tracks from Dumbo Gets Mad and Times New Viking. We also sample new LPs from Deerhoof and Destroyer. The guys from Velocities In Music stop by for a little interview, too!

The Needle Drop: 01-29-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:11

An interview with Velocities In Music and new tracks from Deerhoof and Destroyer.

Deerhoof-_vs_evil_small This week on the Needle Drop, we scope new tracks from Dumbo Gets Mad and Times New Viking. We also sample new LPs from Deerhoof and Destroyer. The guys from Velocities In Music stop by for a little interview, too!

The Needle Drop 02-05-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:26

New music from Dumbo Gets Mad, John Vanderslice, and more

Dumbo_gets_mad-_elephants_at_the_door_small On the Needle Drop this week, we're serving up new tracks from Fleet Foxes and Vivian Girls; plus, a review of the new Cloud Nothings album.

We'll also be looking into new releases from Braids, John Vanderslice, and Dumbo Gets Mad.

The Needle Drop: 02-12-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Anamanaguchi, Earth, and James Blake.

Earth-_angels_of_darkness_small This week on the Needle Drop, the band Earth revisits the world of atmospheric drones with the album Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I. We've also got a review of the new Strokes single, and new tracks from James Blake and Anamanaguchi.

The Needle Drop: 02-12-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Anamanaguchi, Earth, and James Blake.

Earth-_angels_of_darkness_small This week on the Needle Drop, the band Earth revisits the world of atmospheric drones with the album Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I. We've also got a review of the new Strokes single, and new tracks from James Blake and Anamanaguchi.

The Needle Drop: 02-19-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:12

New music from Mogwai, Nicolas Jaar, and Colin Stetson.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we sample some of the most experimental records of this month from Mogwai, Nicolas Jaar, and Colin Stetson.

We also check in on some Vivian Girls sideprojects and scope a new track from Beach Fossils, too.

The Needle Drop: 02-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from PJ Harvey, Toro Y Moi, and Balkans

Let_england_shake_small This week on The Needle Drop, we explore new albums from PJ Harvey and Toro Y Moi. We've also got a nice handful of remixes, and an introduction to the band Balkans.

The Needle Drop: 03-05-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:11

New music from Weedeater, Julianna Barwick, and Sirusmo.

Siriusmo-_mosaik_small New music from Weedeater, Julianna Barwick, and Sirusmo.

The Needle Drop 03-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:30

New music from Mono/Poly, Big K.R.I.T., and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart.

The_pains_of_being_pure_at_heart-_belong_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., which comes off his new mixtape, Returnof4eva. We're also taking a look at forthcoming releases from Metronomy and Mono/Poly. And finally, we're closing up shop with new sounds from the Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their new LP, Belong.

The Needle Drop 03-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:30

New music from Mono/Poly, Big K.R.I.T., and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart.

The_pains_of_being_pure_at_heart-_belong_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., which comes off his new mixtape, Returnof4eva. We're also taking a look at forthcoming releases from Metronomy and Mono/Poly. And finally, we're closing up shop with new sounds from the Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their new LP, Belong.

The Needle Drop 03-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:30

New music from Mono/Poly, Big K.R.I.T., and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart.

The_pains_of_being_pure_at_heart-_belong_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., which comes off his new mixtape, Returnof4eva. We're also taking a look at forthcoming releases from Metronomy and Mono/Poly. And finally, we're closing up shop with new sounds from the Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their new LP, Belong.

The Needle Drop 04-02-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:16

New music from Four Tet, Craft Spells, and Bibio.

Craft_spells-_idle_labor_small This week on the Needle Drop, we touch down on new electonica from Four Tet, Burial, and Wagon Christ. We're also be scoping new releases from new wave revivalists Craft Spells and a true musical chameleon: Bibio.

The Needle Drop: 04-09-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Panda Bear, Holy Ghost, and Apollo Brown.

Holy_ghost-_st_small This week on the Needle Drop, we touch down on new Releases from Holy Ghost! and Panda Bear. We'll also be listening to some Australian electronica, and some Connecticut psych rock from Snake Oil.

The Needle Drop: 04-09-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Panda Bear, Holy Ghost, and Apollo Brown.

Holy_ghost-_st_small This week on the Needle Drop, we touch down on new Releases from Holy Ghost! and Panda Bear. We'll also be listening to some Australian electronica, and some Connecticut psych rock from Snake Oil.

The Needle Drop: 04-16-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Crystal Stilts, Timber Timbre, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, rock 'n' roll gets a dark and hazy makeover with Crystal Stilts' latest album, In Love With Oblivion. We've also got tracks from one of the creepiest bands to come out of Canada: Timber TImbre.

We've visit with those two albums and hear even more from Natural Child, Grouper, and the Shivers.

The Needle Drop: 04-23-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from tUnE-yArDs, Metronomy, and more.

Metronomy-_the_english_riviera_small This week on the Needle Drop, things get strange on the new tUnE-yArDs album, W H O K I L L. We'll also be smoothing things out with some instantaneous indie pop from Metronomy and mixing it up again with some brand new glitches and beats from Mono/Poly.

The Needle Drop: 04-30-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Lento, Chateau Marmont, and Bill Callahan

Bill_callahan-_apocalypse_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Australian garage rockers the UV Race. We'll also be sampling new material from Thee Oh Sees, Ganglians, and They Might Be giants. We'll also take some extended listens to new albums from Bill Callahan and Lento.

The Needle Drop: 05-07-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 58:59

New music from Fleet Foxes and Natural Child.

Fleet_foxes-_helplessness_blues_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving into new records from garage rockers Natural Child and folk heroes Fleet Foxes. We'll also be taking on new tracks from King Tuff, Clams Casino, and Snake Oil.

The Needle Drop 05-14-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:09

New music from Liturgy, Wild Beasts, and Jesu.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we've got some uplifting doom ballads from Jesu's latest LP, Ascension, and some danceable art pop on the new Wild Beasts album, Smother.

The Brooklyn band Liturgy also gives the dark art of black metal a musical makeover on their new LP, Aesthethica.

The Needle Drop: 05-21-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Bon Iver, Balkans, the UV Race, and Amon Tobin.

The_uv_race-_homo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit new records from Australia, Brazil, the UK, and Denmark.

The Needle Drop: 05-21-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Bon Iver, Balkans, the UV Race, and Amon Tobin.

The_uv_race-_homo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit new records from Australia, Brazil, the UK, and Denmark.

The Needle Drop: 05-21-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Bon Iver, Balkans, the UV Race, and Amon Tobin.

The_uv_race-_homo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit new records from Australia, Brazil, the UK, and Denmark.

The Needle Drop: 05-21-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Bon Iver, Balkans, the UV Race, and Amon Tobin.

The_uv_race-_homo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we visit new records from Australia, Brazil, the UK, and Denmark.

The Needle Drop: 05-28-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from the Shivers, Coma Cinema, and Africa Hitech.

Africa_hitech-_93_million_miles_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from South Carolina's Coma Cinema. This project is the solo effort of South Carolina musician Mat Cothran, and he's got some sad stories to tell on his latest album, Blue Suicide. We'll also listen to tracks from the new Africa Hitech record, 93 Million Miles, which fuses electronics with rhythms from around the world. Plus, the Shivers have a new album of songs from New York's the Shivers.

The Needle Drop: 06-25-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:09

New music from Blood Ceremony, Thurston Moore, Kangding Ray, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we visit the latest album from metal occultists Blood Ceremony. Living With the Ancients not only spins tales about witches and demons, but they do it using the heavy guitar riffs of Black Sabbath and the folky flute timbres of Jethro Tull. It's the Anderson and Iommi collaboration that should have been.

We've also got new solo material from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, and electronics hailing from Germany via Kangding Ray's latest album, OR.

The Needle Drop: 07-02-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from SBTRKT, Iceage, Washed Out and more.

Iceage-_new_brigade_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from the Danish post-punk outfit Iceage. The band's new full-length, New Brigade, is easily one of the most blood-pumping albums I've heard this year. We've also got cuts from the new Washed Out LP, and we'll be polishing things off with a hybrid of dubstep and soul via the new SBTRKT album.

The Needle Drop: 07-09-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from J Mascis and Herman Dune.

Herman_dune-_strange_moosic_small This week on the Needle Drop, we dive into new albums from Herman Dune and Dinosaur Jr. frontman J. Mascis.

The Needle Drop: 07-16-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:07

New music from Theophilus London and Jeff and the Brotherhood

Jeff_and_the_brotherhood-_we_are_the_champions_small This week on the Needle Drop, we dive into new records from Theophilus London and Jeff and the Brotherhood. We'll also be serving up new tracks from Bill Baird and the Young Maths. Finally, we've got tracks from two favorites from my neck of the woods as well: Sidewalk Dave and the Guru.

The Needle Drop: 07-30-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:24

New music from Colin Stetson, Little Dragon, Machinedrum, and more.

Little_dragon-_ritual_union_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got one smooth, sexy dance pop cut after another from the new Little Dragon album, Ritual Union. We'll also be sampling electronica from Machinedrum, and some solo sax work from the forthcoming Colin Stetson EP, Those Who Didn't Run.

The Needle Drop: 08-06-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Machinedrum, Hudson Mohawk, and the compilation Brand New Wayo

Various_artists-_brand_new_wayo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving into new electronic releses from Hudson Mohawke and Machinedrum. Plus, some tracks from a compilation of Nigerian funk and disco music recorded in the late 70s and early 80s: Brand New Wayo.

The Needle Drop: 08-13-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from John Tejada, Blood Orange, Rival Sons, and More.

Rival_sons-_pressure___time_small This week on the Needle Drop, we explore some long, winding electronic pieces from John Tejada. We'll also be hearing some sensual pop tunes from Blood Orange and get a surprisingly good hard rock revival album from Rival Sons.

The Needle Drop: 08-20-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Chelsea Wolfe, the War On Drugs, and More.

Chelsea_wolfe-_apocalypse_small On this week's the Needle Drop, we'll be trying out two new albums from the War on Drugs and Chelsea Wolfe. We've also got plenty of tracks from upcoming albums by acts such as Ganglians, Twin SIster, and Feist.

The Needle Drop: 09-03-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Hella, Active Child, and Shlohmo.

Shlohmo-_bad_vibes_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from bedroom beat producer Shlohmo's new album, Bad Vibes. We also catch up on the latest releases from dream pop project Active Child and California math rockers Hella.

The Needle Drop: 09-17-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from St. Vincent, Veronica Falls, Weekend, and more.

St This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new, experimental ballads from the new St. Vincent album Strange Mercy. We'll also be diving into new releases from Veronica Falls, Weekend, and Toro Y Moi.

The Needle Drop: 09-24-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from BADBADNOTGOOD, A Winged Victory For the Sullen, Big Troubles, and more.

A_winged_victory_for_the_sullen_small New music from BADBADNOTGOOD, A Winged Victory For the Sullen, Big Troubles, and more.

The Needle Drop: 10-01-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

Music from Stephen Malkmus, Factory records, and more.

Stephen_malkmus-_mirror_traffic_small This week on the Needle Drop, it's new material from Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus. We've also got some vintage dance mixes from Factory Records, and some progressive rock from Wobbler.

The Needle Drop: 10-01-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

Music from Stephen Malkmus, Factory records, and more.

Stephen_malkmus-_mirror_traffic_small This week on the Needle Drop, it's new material from Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus. We've also got some vintage dance mixes from Factory Records, and some progressive rock from Wobbler.

The Needle Drop: 10-15-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Rustie, La Dispute and more.

Rustie-_glass_swords_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're delving into two very different records from Rustie and La Dispute. Rustie is a Glasgow music producer whose new album, Glass Swords, is a bight, heart-pumping piece of electronica. La Dispute should also bring heartrates up, but for different reasons. These guys are a hard-hitting Michgan band specializing in melodic guitar passages and extremely poetic lyricism.

The Needle Drop: 10-22-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Kuedo, Michael Beach, and Tom Waits.

Tom-waits-bad-as-me-cover-300x300_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Tom Waits, Kuedo, Michael Beach, and more.

The Needle Drop: 10-29-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Milo, The Field, and more.

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This week on the Needle Drop, we've got some long strands of ambient, minimal techno from the new Field album, Looping State of Mine. We're also pushing some tracks from the new Milo album I Wish My Brother Was Here. He's a nerd rapper with a witty sense of humor.

We'll also be kicking things off with new tracks from the Strange Boys, the Devil's Blood and more.

The Needle Drop: 11-05-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Vallenfyre, the Strange Boys, and Sólstafir.

The_strange_boys-_live_music_small This week on the Needle Drop, we listen to new tunes from Teebs, Comet Gain, Gonjasufi, and Surfer Blood. We'll also be exploring the latest albums of Sólstafir and the Strange Boys.

The Needle Drop: 11-12-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

New music from Nicolas Jaar, Atlas Sound, Teebs, and more.

Atlas_sound-_parallax_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from the new Atlas Sound record, Parallax. If you've been in the market for some dreamy pop rock tunes, this is where you wanna be. We've also got some of the most mind-bending electronic music I've heard htis year coming from the new Nicolas Jaar EP, Don't Break My Love.

The Needle Drop: 11-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Crystal Stilts, The Log.Os, and King Krule.

Pg_1_logos_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got some futuristic soul music from a new musical project, the Log.Os. We're also featuring new EPs from Crystal Stilts and King Krule.

The Needle Drop: 11-26-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Crystal Stilts, The Log.Os, and King Krule.

Pg_1_logos_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got some futuristic soul music from a new musical project, the Log.Os. We're also featuring new EPs from Crystal Stilts and King Krule.

The Needle Drop: 12-03-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Music from Oneohtrix Point Never, the Spits, and Comet Gain.

Oneohtrix_point_never-_replica_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got music from the album Replica, coming from ambient and experimental music producer Oneohtrix Point Never. We'll also be serving up a heafty serving of punk rock from the spits and old school indie jams from Comet Gain.

The Needle Drop: 12-10-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:07

New music from Nujabes, Jacaszek, and Cormorant.

Jacaszek-_glimmer_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new music from the latest Jacaszek album, Glimmer. It's a plesant blend of classical instrumentation, and ambient songstructures. Plus, it's complimented with a few electronic elements as well. We've also got a blend of different metal styles coming off the new Cormorant album, Dwellings, as well as a posthumous album from music producer Nujabes.

The Needle Drop: 12-17-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Anthony Fantano starts sifting through his favorite records of 2011.

Nicolas_jaar-_space_is_only_a_noise_small This is part one of the Needle Drop's show series tributing the best records of 2011.

The Needle Drop: 12-24-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Anthony Fantano continues looking back on the best music of this year.

Fleet_foxes-_helplessness_blues_small This is part two of the Needle Drop's show series tributing the best records of 2011. In this episode, we look back on new records from Fleet Foxes, Crystal Stilts, Big K.R.I.T., and Holy Ghost!.

The Needle Drop: 12-31-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

Anthony Fantano continues looking back on the best music of this year.

Battles-_gloss_drops_small This is part three of the Needle Drop's show series tributing the best records of 2011. In this episode, we look back on new records from Battles, Iceage, Africa Hitech, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-07-11

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 59:00

Anthony Fantano continues looking back on the best music of this year.

Thundercat-_the_golden_age_small This is part three of the Needle Drop's show series tributing the best records of 2011. In this episode, we look back on new records from Thundercat, The Log.Os, La Dispute, Veronica Falls, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Jonti, Gonjasufi, Zammuto, and the Shins.

Zammuto-_idiom_wind_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Zammuto, Jonti, and the Act of Estimating as Worthless.

The Needle Drop: 01-21-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Cloud Nothings, First Aid Kit, Young Fathers, and more.

Cloud_nothings-_attack_on_memory_small This week on the Needle Drop, we look into the latest release from the Swedish sister singer-songwriter duo First Aid Kit. We'll also be indulging in some experimental hip hop from young fathers, and a smattering of punk and post-hardcore from Cloud Nothings.

The Needle Drop: 01-28-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Hospitality, Chairlift, Pop. 1280, and Gonjasufi.

Chairlift-_something_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got tracks via the latest releases from Chairlift, Gonjasufi, Pop. 1280, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-28-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Hospitality, Chairlift, Pop. 1280, and Gonjasufi.

Chairlift-_something_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got tracks via the latest releases from Chairlift, Gonjasufi, Pop. 1280, and more.

The Needle Drop: 01-28-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Hospitality, Chairlift, Pop. 1280, and Gonjasufi.

Chairlift-_something_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got tracks via the latest releases from Chairlift, Gonjasufi, Pop. 1280, and more.

The Needle Drop: 02-04-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:09

New music from Evian Christ, John Talabot, and Superhumanoids.

John_talabot-_fin_small This week on the Needle Drop we've got new electronica, hip hop, and pop from Big K.R.I.T., Evian Christ, John Talabot, and Jack White.

The Needle Drop: 02-25-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Perfume Genius, Burial, and more.

Perfume_genius-_put_your_back_n_2_it_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got a slew of sad songs coming from the new Perfume Genius album, Put Your Back N 2 It. We're also spinning some long, cerebral cuts from the new Burial EP, Kindred. Oh, yeah, we've got new tracks from Gorillaz and Pallbearer, too.

The Needle Drop: 02-25-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Perfume Genius, Burial, and more.

Perfume_genius-_put_your_back_n_2_it_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got a slew of sad songs coming from the new Perfume Genius album, Put Your Back N 2 It. We're also spinning some long, cerebral cuts from the new Burial EP, Kindred. Oh, yeah, we've got new tracks from Gorillaz and Pallbearer, too.

The Needle Drop: 03-03-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:10

New music from Bishop Morocco, Christian Mistress, Serengeti, and more.

Christian_mistress-_possession_small This week on the Needle Drop, we sample tracks from an album of heavy metal throwbacks from Washington band Christian Mistress. We'll also be sampling new tracks from Death Grips, Royal Headache, and the underground R&B outfit THEESatisfaction.

The Needle Drop: 03-10-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:11

NEW MUSIC FROM THE MEN, BIG K.R.I.T., AND MORE.

Front_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're serving up loads of new tracks from forthcoming albums erupting from the underground. We'll also be featuring the many musical masks of the Men. The band's new album showcases everything from instrumental country to raw garage punk. Big K.R.I.T's mixtape will get a feature as well. It's the third free album the Mississippi MC has released in the past three years, and he's sounding better than ever.

The Needle Drop: 03-24-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:06

New music from Unsane, Soap&Skin, and more.

Unsane_cover_wreck_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling tracks from forthcoming albums by Zammuto and Death Grips. We'll also be diving into the latest albums from New York post-hardcore outfit Unsane, and Austrian singer-songwriter Soap&Skin.

The Needle Drop: 03-31-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

NEW MUSIC FROM THEESATISFACTION, ZEUS, AND MORE.

Theesatisfaction-awe-naturale1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got some experimental hip hop from the new THEESatisfaction album. We'll also be listening to Zeus take a rock 'n' roll time machine back to when Queen, Big Star, and the Beatles ruled the school.

The Needle Drop: 04-07-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:06

NEW MUSIC FROM BADBADNOTGOOD, ZAMMUTO, SCREAMING FEMALES, AND MORE.

3696265495-1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we try out the latest set of tracks to be released by Zammuto. It's the first album the produer and singer-songwritier has written since leaving the experimental folk outfit the Books. We'll also be listening to the new BADBADNOTGOOD album, BBN2. The Toronto jazz outfit has greatly improved its sound and playing since its debut album last year.

The Needle Drop: 04-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:10

NEW MUSIC FROM BIG K.R.I.T., BIG BLOOD, SQUAREPUSHER, AND MORE.

Bb_otp_part_2fma_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're dishing out more new singles than usual, touching down on teaser tracks from forthcoming albums by Squarepusher, Off!, mewithoutYou, and more. We'll also be dishing out some freakish tracks from the new Big Blood album, Old Time Primitives.

The Needle Drop: 04-28-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

NEW MUSIC FROM DEATH GRIPS, ST. VINCENT, R. STEVIE MOORE, AND MORE.

Dross-glop-a-bg-1_1272x825_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're trying out new tracks from R. Stevie Moore, St. Vincent, and Dweller On the Threshold. We'll also be scoping some new remixes of material from Battles' 2011 album Gloss Drop, and a full set of songs from the new Death Grips album, the Money Store.

The Needle Drop: 05-05-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:08

NEW MUSIC FROM BILLY WOODS, TORCHE, AND MORE.

Torche-harmonicraft_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got a deep look into two new albums from Torche and Billy Woods. D.C. MC Billy Woods' latest album is a hardcore hip hop mutation that'll grit teeth and chill spines with it's aggressive personality and gritty imagery. Torche's latest effort, Harmonicraft, is about the catchiest album of loudrock tunes you'll hear this month.

The Needle Drop: 05-05-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:08

NEW MUSIC FROM BILLY WOODS, TORCHE, AND MORE.

Torche-harmonicraft_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got a deep look into two new albums from Torche and Billy Woods. D.C. MC Billy Woods' latest album is a hardcore hip hop mutation that'll grit teeth and chill spines with it's aggressive personality and gritty imagery. Torche's latest effort, Harmonicraft, is about the catchiest album of loudrock tunes you'll hear this month.

The Needle Drop: 05-12-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:08

NEW MUSIC FROM ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, FLAMING LIPS, LONE, AND MORE.

Lone-2 This week on the needle drop we've got new tracks from Animal Collective, Four Tet, and TNGHT. We'll also be exploring tracks from the latest albums released by the Flaming Lips, OFF!, and Lone.

The Needle Drop: 05-19-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:07

NEW MUSIC FROM SQUAREPUSHER, BEACH HOUSE, FERGUS & GERONIMO, AND MORE.

Beachhouse_bloom_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling the latest releases from Beach House and Squarepusher. We'll also be trying new tracks from Girl Unit, Luke Abbott, and Fergus & Geronimo.

THE NEEDLE DROP: 05-26-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

NEW MUSIC FROM DOPE BODY, KILLER MIKE, BARONESS, AND MORE.

Dope-body-natural-history-608x608_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're exploring the latest albums from weirdo rockers Dope Body, and we'll be sampling some hardcore hip hop off Georgia rapper Killer Mike's new album,R.A.P. Music.

The Needle Drop: 06-02-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

NEW MUSIC FROM ONDATROPICA, MOUNT EERIE, AND SAVAGES.

16fb1fdf_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling a series of tracks from the new Mount Eerie album, Clear Moon. It's the most serene release to come from the longstanding experimental folk and rock project. We'll also be laying out a gauntlet of tracks from new singles and forthcoming albums. Be on the lookout for names like Savages, Slugabed, Ondatropica, and more!

The Needle Drop: 06-23-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:04

NEW MUSIC FROM IAMAMIWHOAMI, FIONA APPLE, AND MORE.

Fiona-apple-the-idler-wheel_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling tracks from the latest releases from Swedish synth pop songstress iamamiwhoami, and piano rock warrior Fiona Apple.

The Needle Drop: 06-23-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:04

NEW MUSIC FROM IAMAMIWHOAMI, FIONA APPLE, AND MORE.

Fiona-apple-the-idler-wheel_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling tracks from the latest releases from Swedish synth pop songstress iamamiwhoami, and piano rock warrior Fiona Apple.

The Needle Drop: 06-30-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

NEW MUSIC FROM OPEN MIKE EAGLE, LIARS, AND TY SEGALL

Open_mike_eagle-4nml_hsptl-cover_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're sampling new albums from Liars, Bobby Womack, Open Mike Eagle, and Ty Segall. Covering all the bases from quirky art rap to tough-as-nails garage rock.

The Needle Drop: 07-07-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

NEW MUSIC FROM H-SIK, DIRTY PROJECTORS, BLUR, AND MORE.

Ebc018_front_500_small This week on TND, we've got tracks off the latest releases by H-SIK, Hot Chip, and Dirty Projectors. We'll also be sampling tracks from the new Blur single as well.

The Needle Drop: 07-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:06

NEW MUSIC FROM THE DEBO BAND, FOXYGEN, PARQUET COURTS AND MORE.

Debo_small This week on the Needle Drop, we'll be sampling new tracks from Parquet Courts, Ariel Pink's  Haunted Graffiti, and electronic music producer John Tejada. We'll also be listening to the latest albums from these two artists: Ethiopian pop sensation the Debo Band, and the schizophrenic singer-songwriter duo known as Foxygen.

The Needle Drop: 08-04-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:05

NEW MUSIC FROM TEEN, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, AND NIKI & THE DOVE.

Niki-_-the-dove-instinct_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're exploring new music from Swedish Pop duo Niki & the Dove; plus, we'll be hearing some compilation material from self-recording eccentric R. Stevie Moore. There will probably be a slew of other artists you're year to hear about as well. Let's go!

The Needle Drop: 08-11-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:04

NEW MUSIC FROM R. STEVIE MOORE, DESAPARECIDOS, GRIZZLY BEAR, AND MORE.

280826_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Grizzly Bear, Jessie Ware, Airhead, and Matthew Dear. We'll also be serving up a load of tracks from the new R. Stevie Moore compilation, Lo Fi Hi Fives.

The Needle Drop: 08-25-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:04

New music from Wild Nothing, Parquet Courts, Flying Lotus and more.

Wild-nothing-nocturne-artwork_small This week on the show, we're trying out new tracks from Flying Lotus, Holy Others, Krule Kid, and more. We're also diving into the latest LPs from Wild Nothing and Parquet Courts.

The Needle Drop: 09-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:03

New music from Woods, Ondatropica, and more.

Woods-bend-beyond_small In addition to our usual assembly of new tracks and singles, we'll also be diving into the latest album from Woods, Bend Beyond . The album is a pretty awesome and modern take on psychedelic folk, being graced with the band's usual falsetto vocals. We've also got new tracks from Ondatropica's self-titled debut. The Columbian cumbia supergroup is defying genre with over an hour of music on their new LP.

The Needle Drop: 09-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:03

New music from Woods, Ondatropica, and more.

Woods-bend-beyond_small In addition to our usual assembly of new tracks and singles, we'll also be diving into the latest album from Woods, Bend Beyond . The album is a pretty awesome and modern take on psychedelic folk, being graced with the band's usual falsetto vocals. We've also got new tracks from Ondatropica's self-titled debut. The Columbian cumbia supergroup is defying genre with over an hour of music on their new LP.

The Needle Drop: 09-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | 57:03

New music from Woods, Ondatropica, and more.

Woods-bend-beyond_small In addition to our usual assembly of new tracks and singles, we'll also be diving into the latest album from Woods, Bend Beyond . The album is a pretty awesome and modern take on psychedelic folk, being graced with the band's usual falsetto vocals. We've also got new tracks from Ondatropica's self-titled debut. The Columbian cumbia supergroup is defying genre with over an hour of music on their new LP.

The Needle Drop: 09-22-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

New music from Title Fight, Grizzly Bear, and more.

Grizzly-bear-shields1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're exploring new tracks from a variety of genres from Flatlander, METZ, Dinosaur Jr., and the Bruiser Brigade. We'll also be diving into the latest albums from Grizzly Bear and Title Fight.

The Needle Drop: 10-01-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

New music from the Gaslamp Killer, Flying Lotus, and more.

Flying-lotus-until-the-quiet-comes_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving into the latest beatmusic albums from Flying Lotus and the Gaslamp Killer. Both are at the forefront of some pretty interesting musical ideas right now with their respective albums, Until the Quiet Comes and Breakthrough .

The Needle Drop: 10-16-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

New music from Godspeed You! Black Emeperor and Tame Impala.

63ce0528_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're playing the latest tracks from Haleek Maul, How to Destroy Angels, Rhye, and the Babies. We'll also be diving into the colorfully psychedelic sounds of the new Tame Impala LP, Lonerism , as well as the full-length return of post-rock heavyweights, Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

The Needle Drop: 10-24-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:02

New music from Death Grips, Macklemore, and more.

Macklemore-ryan-lewis-the-heist-album-artwork1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're listening to new tracks from Holy Ghost!, Daphni, and Jean Grae. We'll also be playing tracks off the lastest releases from Macklemore and Death Grips.

The Needle Drop: 10-30-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:03

New music from Kendrick Lamar, Karriem Riggins, and more.

Kendrick-lamar-good-kid-maad-city-1350679355_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're trying out new tracks from Chelsea Wolfe, Andy Stott, and Mac DeMarco, too. We'll also be exploring the latest full-length releases from Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar, and part-jazz drummer, part-hip hop producer Karriem Riggins.

The Needle Drop: 11-04-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:01

New music from Andy Stott, Pile, and more.

1501973542-1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Diamond Rings, Dirty Projectors, and folk singer Jessica Pratt. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Andy Stott and Pile.

The Needle Drop: 11-04-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:01

New music from Andy Stott, Pile, and more.

1501973542-1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Diamond Rings, Dirty Projectors, and folk singer Jessica Pratt. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Andy Stott and Pile.

The Needle Drop: 11-04-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:01

New music from Andy Stott, Pile, and more.

1501973542-1_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Diamond Rings, Dirty Projectors, and folk singer Jessica Pratt. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Andy Stott and Pile.

The Needle Drop: 11-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 55:50

New music from Hot Sugar, Jessica Pratt, and more

Jpalbum_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tunes from Hot Sugar, M-O-D, Code Orange Kids, Dumbo Gets Mad, and more. We'll also be diving into the latest album from singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt.

The Needle Drop: 11-14-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 55:50

New music from Hot Sugar, Jessica Pratt, and more

Jpalbum_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tunes from Hot Sugar, M-O-D, Code Orange Kids, Dumbo Gets Mad, and more. We'll also be diving into the latest album from singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt.

The Needle Drop: 11-26-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:02

New tracks from Do Make Say Think, Vessel, and Veronica Falls

Vessel-order-packshot_small This week on the show, we've got new tracks from the likes of Michael Price, Voivod, Veronica Falls, and Susanne Sundfor. We'll also be diving into the latest full-length effort from UK music producer Vessel.

The Needle Drop: 12-03-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:02

New music from Angel Olsen, the Evens, and more.

Evens_cover_small This week on The Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Zoo Babies, Dumbo Gets Mad, and Holly Herndon. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from D.C. underground vets the Evens and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Angel Olsen.

The Needle Drop: 12-11-12

From Connecticut Public (WNPR) | Part of the The Needle Drop series | 57:02

Part 1 of my favorite releases of 2012.

Portico_quartet_self-titled_cover_art_hi-res_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're starting our revisit to the best records of 2012. We'll be doing it for the next several episodes, actually. Here, we're revisiting past releases from post-punkers Cloud Nothings, electronic jazz experimentalists Portico Quartet, and pained singer-songwriter Perfume Genius.

The Needle Drop: 12-19-12

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My favorite music of 2012: Part 2

9680614a_small This week on The Needle Drop, we continue our revisit to some of the best releases 2012 had to offer. We bring tracks from Soap&Skin, Spiritualized, Bit K.R.I.T., BADBADNOTGOOD, and more!

The Needle Drop: 01-02-13

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Music from Torche, Death Grips, and more.

Cs1939571-02a-big_small This week on The Needle Drop, we head further into my favorite albums of 2012 with my third episode in this series.

The Needle Drop: 01-08-13

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Music from Holograms, Fiona Apple, Dope Body, and more.

Fiona-apple-the-idler-wheel_small It's our 4th installment of our look back on some of the best albums of 2012.

The Needle Drop: 01-15-13

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Music from Xibalba, the Evens, and more.

Xibalbacoveronly300dpi1_small It's my 5th, and final, installment of great music off my favorite records of 2012

The Needle Drop: 01-23-13

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New music from Milo, Foxygen, Factory Floor, and more.

1732926511-1_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're looking at the latest releases from pop/rock revivalists Foxygen, and experimental rapper Milo. We'll also be hearing new tracks from Factory Floor and Low.

The Needle Drop: 01-30-13

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New music from Oliver, Comadre, TTNG, and more.

Comadre-comadre_small This week on the Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from California X, Oliver, Akron/Familiy, and more. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from electronic producer Gold Panda, math rock band This Town Needs Guns, and screamo outfit Comadre.

The Needle Drop: 02-06-13

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New music from Tomahawk, Buke & Gase, Nails, and more

4294146457-1_small This week on The Needle Drop , we've got new tracks from the likes of Colin Stetson, Nails, Bonobo, and more. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Tomhawk and Buke and Gase.

The Needle Drop: 02-13-13

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New music from My Bloody Valentine, Everything Everything, and more.

My-bloody-valentine-mbv_h_small This week on The Needle Drop , we're trying out new tracks from Grave Babies, Beach Fossils, and Fat History Month. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Everything Everything and My Bloody Valentine.

The Needle Drop: 02-13-13

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New music from My Bloody Valentine, Everything Everything, and more.

My-bloody-valentine-mbv_h_small This week on The Needle Drop , we're trying out new tracks from Grave Babies, Beach Fossils, and Fat History Month. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from Everything Everything and My Bloody Valentine.

The Needle Drop: 02-20-13

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New music from Veronica Falls, Beach Fossils, and more.

Beachfssil_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're sampling music from the latest releases by bands such as Iceage, Pissed Jeans, and Veronica Falls. We'll also be taking a deeper listen into the latest Beach Fossils LP, Clash The Truth.

The Needle Drop: 02-27-13

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New music from Warm Soda, Iceage, Shlohmo, and more.

Iceage-youre-nothing-608x608_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're diving into new releases from Warm Soda and Iceage. We'll also be sampling brand new tracks from Matmos, Shlohmo, Saltland, and more.

The Needle Drop: 03-05-13

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New Music from Grave Babies, Atoms For Peace, Call of the Void, and more.

12667_small This week on The Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Call of the Void, Soap&Skin, Roomrunner, and more. We'll also be sampling the latest full-lengths from Atoms For Peace and Grave Babies.

The Needle Drop: 03-20-13

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New music from Autechre, Shlohmo, Kylesa, and more.

Exai_packshot_600_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're diving into the latest releases from Shlohmo and Autechre. We'll also be trying out new tracks from Kylesa, Smith Westerns, and more.

The Needle Drop: 03-27-13

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New tracks from Vampire Weekend, Savages, David Bowie, and more.

David-bowie-the-next-day1_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're tripping through some of the latest tracks from Vampire Weekend, The Knife, Savages, and more. We'll also be visiting with the latest full-length release from the one and only David Bowie.

The Needle Drop: 04-03-13

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New music from The Drones, Kvelertak, KEN mode, and more

Meir-22683385-frntl_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're checking out some new tracks from The Mary Onettes, Mikal Cronin, and Mount Kimbie. We'll also be sampling tracks from the latest releases from KEN mode, The Drones, Kvelertak.

The Needle Drop: 04-03-13

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New music from The Drones, Kvelertak, KEN mode, and more

Meir-22683385-frntl_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're checking out some new tracks from The Mary Onettes, Mikal Cronin, and Mount Kimbie. We'll also be sampling tracks from the latest releases from KEN mode, The Drones, Kvelertak.

The Needle Drop: 04-03-13

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New music from The Drones, Kvelertak, KEN mode, and more

Meir-22683385-frntl_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're checking out some new tracks from The Mary Onettes, Mikal Cronin, and Mount Kimbie. We'll also be sampling tracks from the latest releases from KEN mode, The Drones, Kvelertak.

The Needle Drop: 04-03-13

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New music from The Drones, Kvelertak, KEN mode, and more

Meir-22683385-frntl_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're checking out some new tracks from The Mary Onettes, Mikal Cronin, and Mount Kimbie. We'll also be sampling tracks from the latest releases from KEN mode, The Drones, Kvelertak.

The Needle Drop: 04-03-13

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New music from The Drones, Kvelertak, KEN mode, and more

Meir-22683385-frntl_small This week on The Needle Drop, we're checking out some new tracks from The Mary Onettes, Mikal Cronin, and Mount Kimbie. We'll also be sampling tracks from the latest releases from KEN mode, The Drones, Kvelertak.

The Needle Drop: 04-10-13

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New music from Lapalux, The Mary Onettes, Phosphorescent, and more.

Lapalux_small This Week on The Needle Drop, we're looking into the latest releases from Lapalux and The Mary Onettes. We'll also be trying out brand new tracks from Phosphorescent, Deerhunter, , and Cold Cave.

The Needle Drop: 04-10-13

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New music from Lapalux, The Mary Onettes, Phosphorescent, and more.

Lapalux_small This Week on The Needle Drop, we're looking into the latest releases from Lapalux and The Mary Onettes. We'll also be trying out brand new tracks from Phosphorescent, Deerhunter, , and Cold Cave.

The Needle Drop: 04-17-13

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New music from the Knife, James Blake, TNGHT, and more.

Screen_shot_2013-01-30_at_4 On this week's episode of The Needle Drop , we're featuring brand new tracks from TNGHT, Young Fathers, and Queens of the Stone Age. We'll also be sampling the latest full-lengths from The Knife and James Blake.

The Needle Drop: 04-17-13

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New music from the Knife, James Blake, TNGHT, and more.

Screen_shot_2013-01-30_at_4 On this week's episode of The Needle Drop , we're featuring brand new tracks from TNGHT, Young Fathers, and Queens of the Stone Age. We'll also be sampling the latest full-lengths from The Knife and James Blake.

The Needle Drop: 04-24-13

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New music from Big K.R.I.T., Kurt Vile, Gold Panda, and more.

Ole-998_kurt_vile-walkin_on_a_pretty_daze_small This week on The Needle Drop, we've got new tracks from Gold Panda, Holograms, and more. We'll also be diving into the latest full-length releases from MIssissippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. and psychedelic singer-songwriter Kurt Vile.

The Needle Drop: 05-01-13

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New music from Ghostface Killah, Colin Stetson, and more.

Screen_shot_2013-01-29_at_1 On this week's episode of The Needle Drop , we're taking a listen to new tracks from MGMT, Co La, and Savages. We'll also be sampling from the latest full-lengths by saxophonist Colin Stetson and New York emcee Ghostface Killah.

The Needle Drop: 05-08-13

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New music from Savages, The Haxan Cloak, Jenny Hval, and more.

Savages-silence-yourself-e1363729038628_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're diving into the latest releases from post-punk outfit Savages and dark ambient producer the Haxan Cloak. We'll also be listening to new music from Norwegian singer-songwriter Jenny Hval.

The Needle Drop: 05-22-13

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New music from Daft Punk, The Uncluded, and Altar of Plagues.

Daftpunk-1367945965_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're serving up new tracks from Kimya Dawson's and Aesop Rock's the Uncluded, and black metal outfit Deafheaven as well. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from metal outfit Altar of Plageus and the kings of French house music, Daft Punk.

The Needle Drop: 05-22-13

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New music from Daft Punk, The Uncluded, and Altar of Plagues.

Daftpunk-1367945965_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're serving up new tracks from Kimya Dawson's and Aesop Rock's the Uncluded, and black metal outfit Deafheaven as well. We'll also be diving into the latest releases from metal outfit Altar of Plageus and the kings of French house music, Daft Punk.

The Needle Drop: 05-29-13

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New music from the Uncluded and This Routine Is Hell!

A1826179610_10_small On this week's episode of The Needle Drop, we dive into the latest tracks from Tonetta and Melt Yourself Down. We'll also be taking a listen to music from the latest full-length releases by The Uncluded and This Routine Is Hell. We've even got a few tracks from Connecticut indie rock outfit The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die!

The Needle Drop: 06-05-13

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New music from Quasimoto, Bibio, Integrity and more.

4521644_small This week on The Needle Drop, we'll be trying out new tracks from Queens of the Stone Age, Integrity, and Primal Scream. We'll also be listening to the latest full-lenghts from Quasimoto and Bibio.

The Needle Drop: 06-26-13

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New music from BADBADNOTGOOD, Smith Westerns, Jon Hopkins, and more!

4448989_small This week on the Needle Drop, we're spinning new tracks from BADBADNOTGOOD and Lee Bannon. We'll also be sampling a bit of music from the new Darkside remix album that takes on tracks from Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. The latest full-lengths from Jon Hopkins and Smith Westerns will be explored as well.