The Needle Drop with Anthony Fantano

On this episode of the podcast, a friend of the show, Zach Hart, interviews Anthony Fantano. Together, they try to find out where exactly Anthony's life went wrong, driving him to create YouTube music reviews for a living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Needle Drop Podcast, we're talking with YouTube content creator and culture critic Evan Puschak. We go off on a tangent-laced discussion about the promotion of new albums in the Internet age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Needle Drop Podcast, we're talking with singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler. Contributor Jeremy Fisette asks her about her upcoming record, touring, and the songwriting process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, an interview with electronic music artist Tim Hecker. We talk about ambient music, his latest album, and artistic concepts in regards to experimental music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, a discussion about all things art and music with Mr. FrankJavCee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the TND Podcast, a conversation with Daveed Diggs. We've been following his career since his involvement with the experimental hip hop trio known as clipping., but he's since landed major roles as Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette on the sensational Broadway hip hop musical, Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with YouTuber and Pentatonix member Mitch Grassi. We talk about singing, Mitch's love of music, and some alternative electronic music producers that he's into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with self-described "Otaku Gonzo Journalist," Digibro. He regularly uploads reviews and opinion pieces on his YouTube channel, diving into the ever-growing world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Matmos about their latest album Ultimate Care II. We talk about albums, washing machines, touring, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with culture critic and provocateur, Maddox. Since the late 90s, he's been writing rants that expose the inherent shittiness of life--but it turns out he hates because he cares. We talk about his upcoming book, metal, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Mark Grondin of Spectrum Pulse. In light of Kanye West's recent Twitter outbursts, we talk about white publications speaking on black music, and the idea of covering music along racial lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Full of Hell's Spencer Hazard. We talk working with Merzbow, the Body, and some of the philosophy behind the band's extreme, abrasive sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with Connecticut rapper Apathy. We talk hip hop, upcoming releases, keeping it independent, old school vs. new school, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org fame. His daily video series on health and the latest nutritional studies can be found on this 130,000-subscriber YouTube channel. He's also got a new book out titled How Not To Die, which goes into the how and why of preventing our leading causes of death via diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Tiny Mix Tapes writers Pat Beane and SCVSCV about their collaborative piece, "2015: Identity Crisis." We'll be discussing the politics and quality of modern music reviews and thinkpieces. A few albums will be coming up in the discussion as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, a conversation with one of SSB Melee’s top-ranking players, Hungrybox. We’re talking with him about tournament play, the SSB franchise, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going over a list of the 10 "worst" rappers in the game right now with D. Respect of the DBL D's Podcast, considering why they get such widespread hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with rapper extraordinaire Busdriver about politics, jazz, America, his musical past, and a bit about his latest musical project Thumbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk with up-and-coming electronic music producer and recent Brainfeeder Records signee Iglooghost. His newly released EP Chinese Nü Yr is easily one of our favorites this year, and we're talking about the music on it, his influences, and old Internet memes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A convo with the most metal YouTuber I know: Infidel Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A debate about "poptimism" with We Listen for You founder Zach Hart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with RipFork's Matt Wendus. On and off for the past several years, Matt has made it his mission to critique written music reviews. He and Anthony discuss reviews, grammar, and the state of music journalism (also accounting). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with ex-music writer Chris Ott about his history with Pitchfork Media, and Condé Nast's recent acquisition of the notorious music website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with YouTube-based food critic, podcaster, shortwave radio enthusiast, and sharp dresser TheReportOfTheWeek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with illustrator, animator, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, and creator of the Hip Hop RPG Dominick Rabrun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony responds to fan-submitted e-mails about musical life after forty, untimely deaths, and lyrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony speaks with Zev Deans, director at Panorama Programming who has made videos for such artists as Behemoth, Chelsea Wolfe, and Liturgy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk semi-anonymous producer and songwriter Clarence Clarity about his musical influences, the overwhelming Internet age, and the music on his latest album No Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony chats with guitarist, songwriter, and fellow YouTuber Rob Scallon about his musical influences and the mindset of a YouTube musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony talks with vlogger, comedian, and Internet blood-boiler, George Miller. The character he regularly plays on his YouTube Channel has grown to be one of the most controversial entities on the platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony speaks with Wisconsin rapper and producer Milo about his next album So the Flies Don't Come, his growth as an artist, becoming self-sufficient, and learning all the tricks of the musical trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony speaks with saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington about the recording of his latest record, The Epic, and the tour he's in the midst of with his incredibly talented band, the Next Step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with Arizona hip hop trio Injury Reserve. Topics include their phenomenal debut mixtape Live from the Dentist Office and the AZ rap scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk with Cali singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe about her fantastic album Abyss, her writing process, dreams, the concept of an abyss, and sleep paralysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony speaks with Ethan and Hila of H3h3productions and FrankJavCee about YouTube's strike system, copyright in the Internet age, and predatory MCNs signing unaware content creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk with Sleaford Mods vocalist/lyricist Jason Williamson about Mod culture, Russell Brand, passing gas, and UK politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion with fellow YouTube music reviewers Big Quint and Here Lies Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with YouTube-based movie reviewer, Chris Stuckmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A conversation with the boys in Baltimore noise rock outfit Dope Body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A chat with London-based electronic music producer Ash Koosha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talk with Neil Cicierega (aka Lemon Demon), the mind behind animutation, Potter Puppet Pals, and last year's insane pair of mashup albums Mouth Sounds/Mouth Silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Needle Drop Podcast returns with an episode all about vaporwave! Interviews with musician/documentarian, Wolfenstein OS X, and musician/founder of Dream Catalogue (the largest label dealing with vaporwave music), Hong Kong Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices