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my name is justin.
maker. writer. doer.
human person.
i make these things.
Photo: S. Ian Martin
Conversations exploring the music and art scene of Michiana and beyond!
Justin Flagel
Freelance Writer.
Podcaster.
Filmmaker.
Event Host.
Community Volunteer.
I Make These Things
Anywhere The Needle Drops
(Podcast)
Made You A Mix
(Weekly Virtual Mix Tape)
a moment
(Short Film)
First Call
(Short Film)
Astronauts on the Beach
(Short Film)
About
Projects
Lee Emi (Emilee of The Crane Wives) - Anywhere The Needle Drops
Lee Emi, AKA Emilee of The Crane Wives, joins Justin to discuss her upcoming debut solo album, Destroy Everything (out October 2nd!). They chat about growing up in Michigan, visiting Korea and exploring the music there, and the long journey to creating solo music. Pre-save the album now and get your tickets for the Record Release Show, featuring Cal In Red, at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on October 3rd! 4ringe is happening September 26th! Follow @4ringeshow on Instagr
2 hours ago
you say it isn’t personal, but how you treat someone is who you are
August 21st, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Comes Around Again- The Arcadian Wild) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: August 21st, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube. Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on S
6 days ago
a billionaire in space, gonna save the human race marketing salvation as a service
August 14th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Other People's Money - The Menzingers) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: August 14th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube. Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on S
Aug 14
The Erly - Anywhere The Needle Drops
The Erly is back! Fran, Collin, and Trevor join Justin to talk about their upcoming album, Midnight River Show, and their multiple nominations to this year’s Josie Music Awards! Preorder Midnight River Show now and catch The Erly at The NODE in Niles on August 22nd! included song: Barely Through official website: theerlyband.com Instagram: @theerlyband Facebook: @theerlyband TikTok: @theerlyband YouTube: @TheErly Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by the crew ov
Aug 13
i guess that we finally came up with some equality 'cause we all have plastics in our bodies
August 7th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Microplastics - Loose Associates) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: August 7th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube. Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotify,
Aug 7
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