Justin VanNiekerk of Flycatcher: On Carving a Sound That Sticks

This week I got to talk with Justin VanNiekerk, guitarist for Flycatcher, a band out of New Jersey that’s been quietly building one of the most interesting sounds I’ve heard in a while.We talked about how Flycatcher came together, how the sound’s grown up without losing its edge, and what it means to actually find your own thing in a world full of noise. Justin listens to music like someone who really cares—and you can hear that in the way he plays. Nothing feels accidental. Every track feels like it was built with intention, but without overthinking it.There’s a warmth and depth to what they’re doing that feels rare, and it made for a really fun, thoughtful conversation.They’re part of the independent Memory Music Label—a small label Justin says they’re proud to be part of, and one that gives them the freedom to keep doing things their own way. Check out their tour dates here. –– HaydenSongs in this episode (in order):- Brother-Dissolve-Sodas in the FreezerIntroduction music Blood Sugar Blues by former First Spin guest, Drew White.If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:📱 TikTok📸 InstagramOfficial Spin Podcast Spotify PlaylistOfficial Spin Podcast Apple PlaylistThanks for listening—see you next week.