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The Needle Drop with Anthony Fantano

The Needle Dropwww.theneedledrop.com
Anthony Fantano, the Internet's busiest music nerd, rounds up his weekly rants and reviews, occasionally chatting with artists and other content creators.
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Episodes

Ep. 68: Polyphia, Horrendous, Quavo, Clarence Clarity, City Morgue

Anthony reviews new releases by Polyphia, Horrendous, Quavo, Clarence Clarity, City Morgue, Joji, and Lil Peep, and comments on Drake's recent statements about Kanye West and the Pusha T beef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 20181 hr 11 min

Ep. 65: Hozier, Milo, JMSN, Brockhampton, Prince

Anthony reviews new releases by Hozier, Milo, JMSN, Brockhampton, Prince, and Young Thug ft. Elton John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 03, 201849 min

Ep. 64: Aphex Twin, Spiritualized, 6LACK, Noname

Anthony reviews new releases by Aphex Twin, Spiritualized, 6LACK, Noname, J.I.D, Lil Uzi Vert, and XXXTentacion & Lil Peep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 201851 min

Ep. 62: Armand Hammer, Eminem, George Clanton

Anthony reviews new releases by Armand Hammer, Eminem, and George Clanton. Plus discussions on Eminem's continued fall from grace and whether or not To Pimp a Butterfly would have received a 10/10 had someone like 6ix9ine made it instead of Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 20181 hr 15 min

Ep. 61: Blood Orange, Interpol, Oh Sees, Hermit and the Recluse

Anthony reviews new releases by Blood Orange, Interpol, Oh Sees, Hermit and the Recluse, and Twenty One Pilots. Plus discussions on emo rap and anonymity in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 06, 201859 min

Ep. 60: Worst Rappers in the Game 2018 ft. D. Respect

In this episode of The Needle Drop Podcast, D. Respect and I once again run through a list of the worst rappers out right now, as chosen by you guys over social media. We don't fully agree with the 9 picks, but we go over why each artist might be catching all the negativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 20181 hr 45 min

Ep. 59: 20 Love Songs w/ Wifey

A new episode of the Internet's most inconsistent podcast, as well as a rare appearance by my wife, Dominique - it's a Valentine's Day miracle! Join us as we (attempt) to recommend and discuss at length a new batch of 20 love songs we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20181 hr 35 min

Ep. 58: How to Review an Album ft. Zoe Camp & Beezy430

In this episode of The Needle Drop Podcast, I talk with fellow music critics Zoe Camp and Beezy430 about what it takes to review an album. It's a long set of conversations, but I personally feel as if I barely scratched the surface of this massive, multi-faceted issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 20171 hr 37 min

Ep. 57: How To Get Into Death Grips ft. Dominick Rabrun

In this episode of the TND Podcast, my guest is illustrator, animator, and fellow Death Grips fanatic Dominick Rabrun. He and I have a lengthy discussion about how exactly to get into Death Grips' music. How exactly to enjoy the experimental hip hop trio's music has become a frequently asked question over the years, so I figured I'd try my best to tackle it in-depth with this podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 20171 hr 29 min

Ep. 56: The 10 Worst Rappers in the Game (Revisited) ft. D. Respect

In this episode of The Needle Drop Podcast, D. Respect and I again run through a list of the 10 worst rappers out right now. All rappers were culled from a list of suggestions made by you over social media. We don't fully agree with the suggestions, but we go over why each artist might be catching all the negativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 20171 hr 24 min

Ep. 55: clipping. @ S.O.S. Fest

A couple of weeks ago, our still pretty dead podcast was brought back to life thanks to the good people over at the SOS Fest in Central Texas. They flew me out to speak with a few acts, but mainly to do this on-stage chat with clipping., who have always been a pleasure to interview. This time we talk about the trio's latest album Splendor & Misery, their Donald Trump diss track, and their reaction to music reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 201656 min

Ep. 54: Adam Johnston (YourMovieSucks)

In this episode of the podcast, our guest is one of the harshest and most hilarious film critics on YouTube: Adam of YourMovieSucks. We talk criticism, reviews, music, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 20161 hr 32 min

Ep. 53: Miles Cleret (Soundway Records)

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with the founder of Soundway Records, Miles Cleret. We talk about the process of bringing obscure, foreign music to a Western audience, and the evolution of the Soundway label. We also get an update on the next Ondatrópica album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 201657 min

Ep. 52: Pyrocynical & NFKRZ

On this episode of the podcast, I give Pyrocynical a platform to defend himself. Nah, just kidding! However, I do converse with him and NFKRZ, who are two content creators in the growing community of "commentary" channels on YouTube. We talk drama, Leafy clones, Keemstar, YouTube, memes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20161 hr 31 min

Ep. 51: Xenia Rubinos

On this episode of the podcast, contributor Jeremy Fisette talks with singer-songwriter Xenia Rubinos about her upcoming album, Black Terry Cat, on Anti- Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 201648 min

Ep. 50: 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

May 14, 20161 hr 13 min

Ep. 49: The Nerdwriter

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

May 09, 20161 hr

Ep. 48: Marissa Nadler

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

May 01, 201645 min

Ep. 46: Tim Hecker

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

Apr 16, 201642 min

Ep. 45: FrankJavCee

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

Apr 09, 20161 hr 30 min

Ep. 44: Daveed Diggs

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

Apr 03, 201646 min

Ep. 43: Mitch Grassi (Pentatonix)

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

Mar 27, 201636 min

Ep. 42: Digibro

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

Mar 20, 20161 hr 54 min

Ep. 41: Matmos

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

Mar 13, 201639 min

Ep. 39: Maddox

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

Feb 27, 201656 min
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