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Drop the Needle in the Haystack!

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A Podcast in celebration of music making both big and small! Join Robby, Eric and Matt in listening to unplayed tracks on Spotify via the Forgotify web app!

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Episodes

  1. Proto-Lofi Music, A Unique Voice and some raw Ben Fold's-Esque Vocals! Ep. 32!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey into the world of Forgotify! Today Eric starts the episode off by introducing us to Canadian duo Hellothisisalex! We listen to proto-lofi music that you can both chill and study to: “Working In A Small Tape Store” off of their album The Canadian Spelling...

  2. Bands Named After Watermelons, Orchestral Beatles and Dancin' With The Devil! Ep. 31!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as the venture forth into the world of Forgotify! This week Robby introduces us to the incredible punk sounds of Crimson Sweet! We listen to their song “No Hot on Cold” from their album Livin’ In Strut. (3:05) Next Matt introduces us to some beautiful Beatles…

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  3. Cowboy Tunes, Zen Americana and Composing for the Stars! Ep. 30!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify! This week it’s Robby’s Birthday and so he kicks the episode off. He introduces us to the fantastic Freddy Fender’s “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” off of the album Voices of Americana: Crazy Cajun’s Cosmic Cowboys. (2:12) Next,...

  4. An Inside Look at Long Island Culture, Norwegian Pop and Danish Alternative Rock. Ep.29!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify. This week Matt takes us to the land of his childhood; we learn all about the culture and idiosyncrasies of the people of Long Island as we listen to the single, “Long Island Girl I Am” by Below 14th Street: Pop3 (2:53). Next...

  5. Bonus-isode! Listening to Sweden based Karma Tree. Ep. 28.5?!

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and special guest Jordan VanHemert as they venture into the world of Forgotify! Matt is busy finishing a commission, so we are on break this week! But fortunately we have a deleted scene from our guest episode featuring Jordan VanHemert! Have fun getting to know the Swedish...

  6. Some Incredible Rocksteady, a SAT word and Where the Wild Things Are? Ep. 28!!

    oin Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture into the world of Forgotify! This time we travel back in time to the 1970s! We listen to Bruce Ruffin’s hit, “I’m In the Thick of It” on his anthology Mad About You. (4:30) Next we listen to Eric’s eclectic pick. We all learn a new SAT word as we listen to...

  7. Special Guest Episode Ft. Jordan VanHemert's New Album "I Am Not A Virus" Ep. 27!

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and special guest Dr. Jordan VanHemert! This is a special episode in that all the tracks we listen to are from Jordan’s new album “I Am Not A Virus.” We start the episode with introductions, (0:00) before moving on to give the title track of the album, I Am Not A Virus, a...

  8. A Brilliant Brazilian Singer, GaragBand Jazz and a Timeless Christmas Classic! Ep. 26!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture forth into the realm of Forgotify. This week Robby starts the episode off by introducing us to the Brazilian singer and songwriter Amelinha! We listen to her incredible track Cintura Fina off the album "Flor Da Paisagem." (4:36) Next, Eric introduces us…

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  9. Japanese Skate Rock, a Nigerian Idol Star, and some Royalty Free Music! Ep. 25!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they embark on a journey into the realm of Forgotify! This week Robby starts us off by introducing us to the Japanese Skate Rock band Blew. We listen to "Atmosphere" off of the album You're Not The Only One. (4:00) Next Eric introduces us to the Nigerian Idol…

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  10. Spanish Indie Pop, An American Ballad and Some Beatles Inspired Piano! Ep. 24!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they once more venture into the world of Forgotify! This week Eric starts us off, we listen to Spanish group, Maybe Tonight's track "Hear the dawn" off of their album Weird Past. (1:30) Next, Robby takes us out West to listen to "Another Man's Grave" off of Scott...

  11. Some Men with Badges, Unsettling Skeletons and Playing in the NY Philharmonic? (Ft. Lily Josefsberg)

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and this week our special guest professional piccoloist Lily Josefsberg as we jump into the world of Forgotify! We start the episode off with Lily's find, we listen to the British band, The Badgeman play "Make Me Feel" off of their album Kings of the Desert. (1:53) Next…

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  12. Drop The Needle in the Haystack is back for Season 2! Ep. 22

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture once more into the realm of Forgotify. This time for Season 2! This time we start out on the other side of the world! Matt introduces us to the music of Sufi Moon on their album “Sufi Moon.” We listen to the track Reason and Love. Dorey Bababuley Shah...

  13. The Spongetones, The Parachute Men and Glowing Rain Family

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey into the realm of Forgotify! This week Robby starts us off! We listen to the Beatles-reminiscent “Christmas Boy” by the Spongetones on their album Mersey Christmas. (2:42) Next Matt introduces us to phasing, minimalistic brilliance of Glowing Rain…

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  14. 60's Psychedelic Rock, Nu Metal, and a Traditional Ethiopian Song! Ep. 20!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey into the realm of Forgotify! This week Matt starts the show, taking us back in time to the psychedelic rock sounds of the 1960's. We listen to Tripsichord on the album "The Narrow Gate" performed by Music Box. (1:30) Next, Eric introduces us to some Nu...

  15. Some Feel Good Acoustic Music, a "-Tastic" Experience, and a Special Guest! (Ft. Adam D. O'Dell) Ep. 19!

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and for one week only, special guest Adam O'Dell, as they venture into the realm of Forgotify! This week we listen to some music that left us at a loss for words, suffice it to say, it was nice! Check out Josh Joffen on his track "Josh Is In Love With A Dancer" on his album...

  16. Canadian Country Music, Chinese Indie Rock, and some Forgotten Pop Punk. Ep. 18!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey into the land of Forgotify! This week we talk about the life of the absolute legend Howard Johnson, may he Rest In Peace. (2:30) Then Robby introduces us to the music of Canadian Country Music star Carroll Baker. We listen to "Wichita" on her album I'd Go...

  17. R&B and Blues as well as Music Designed to be Ignored?

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey once more into the realm of Forgotify. First Robby introduces us to the R&B soulfulness of Solex on their album The B-Side as we listen to the track "Crazy4U." (3:06) Next Matt introduces us to some music that was created not to be heard? We listen to...

  18. One for the Ladies, a Throwback and Something a Little Cinematic! Ep. 16!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they embark on another Forgotify journey! This week they travel back in time to listen to songs of the American Revolution! We listen to The Committee of Correspondence perform "To the Ladies" on the album, The American Revolution in Song and Ballad. (2:35) Next Matt...

  19. Mountaineering Woodstock, a Cuban Soprano, and a Pop Punk Prodigy! Ep. 15!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they venture once again into the world of Forgotify! Start the episode by learning about how to make Avocado Toast (3:08). Then we head out West to what is referred to as mountaineering Woodstock ! Journey with us to the Grand Teton’s to listen to Charlie Brown’s “39...

  20. An 8 bit classic and Jazz Memes. A Very Forgotify Christmas! Ep.14!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they embark on an early holiday journey to the land of Forgotify! Today's episode features British musician Matt Whistler's single, "Merry Christmas Everyone." (3:40) Then we go retro, Robby presents his find, "Hark the Herald, 8-bit Angels Sing" by Songs Made For You...

  21. Forgotify is dead. Ep 13!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they mourn the death of Forgotify. Gone too soon, they bring forth one last round of finds. First we listen to the Chicago based group, The Skinny as they perform "J-Rock" on their album Dig On It. (2:35) Next Eric takes us into the realm of Duke Silver. We listen to...

  22. Special episode, Special Guest. Listening to some Texas Reggae and British HipHop. (Ft. James Edge!!) Ep. 12

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and this week, special guest James Edge of James Edge and the Mindstep! We start this week off with Robby throwing us a curveball! Pleasantly surprised by the Reggae vibes given off on Rick Dinsmore's track "You Always Want What You Can't Have" on his album Texas Highway we...

  23. Oh boy (oboe), do we have some tunes (and Trots) for you! Ep. 11!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they travel into the world of Forgotify to discover lost music! To start the podcast, enjoy some entertaining stories of names being forgotten. (0:24) Then enjoy the gift Eric gives Matt as we listen to German oboe virtuoso Burkhard Glaetzner perform Giuseppe...

  24. Honky-Tonk is a noun, unexpected jazz instruments and a fellow that's all Skin & Bones! Episode 10! (Ft. Steven Crino)

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and this week a special guest, Steve Crino as they travel into the land of Forgotify where a new gem is just around every browser refresh. We start our podcast off with some honky-tonk goodness with Chris Reeves's "A Real Good Year For Beer," on his album A Good Year For...

  25. Some Appalachian Folk, an unexpected Demo and one of the best songs we've heard on the show! Ep. 9!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt for a fantastic episode of new Forgotify finds. This week we travel to Appalachia to listen to some incredible Appalachian Dulcimer playing. We listen to Sam Rizzetta's Carolan's Farewell to Music on the album "Bucks and Does" (1:58). Then we unexpectedly find a pleasant...

  26. Happy Halloween! Shantymen, something kind of spooky, and "Dubya" Dot Com! Ep. 8!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they journey back in time and space to the turn of the 20th century in Scotland. Here they listen to some old Dreg songs retrieved from wax cylinders previously thought lost! (1:23) "Fire Down Below," performed by Bob Walzer and friends on the album When Our Ship…

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  27. One Funky Man Goes to a Mashup Concert and Ends Up Feeling Blue! Ep. 7! (Featuring. Chelsea de Souza)

    Join Robby, Eric, Matt and for the first time ever, a special guest, (Chelsea de Souza) as they journey into the realm of the forgotten. This week the crew travels to the UK to listen to the comedic genius of Russ Abbot on his track "Only One Man." (2:07) Next it's time to head to Boston to get a...

  28. A Norwegian Boy, the Successor to the Austrian tradition, and How to Write a Country Song! Ep. 6!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt on their musical journey around the world! Listen to the funky synths of Norwegian artist Jonny Yen Bang's "I Must Be Wrong." (4:34) Next, the crew heads over to Brussels to hear the Oxalys ensemble perform Max Reger's "Clarinet Quintet in A Major." (10:34) Finally, we...

  29. Late 80's Gospel Pop, Matt Groening approved Jazz and a Gentleman's Agreement! Ep.5!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they explore more works from the Forgotify web application! This week we listen to Darren Rhodes "Look Up," a song that caught us all by surprise! (0:40) Then we listen to some spooky jazz on 'Ghosts," performed by Andy West, Henry Kaiser, John French, and Michael...

  30. Bulgarian Jazz, a Lonely Man named Denim Dan and some punk Doesn't Like my Hat! Ep. 4!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they explore more works from the Forgotify web application! This week we travel to Bulgaria to hear Jim, Gem, Jam performed by famed pianist Milcho Leviev and the incredible Kaval player Theodosii Spassov (0:46). Then we join Denim Dan on his track Lonely Man Denim…

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  31. Glam Metal, a Patriotic Hymn and a tune from the Big Easy Ep. 3!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they explore more works from the Forgotify web application! This week we travel to Stockholm, Sweden to listen to some Gemini Five's, Babylon Rockets (1:15), then to Utah to hear a song written by Janice Kapp Perry and GOP Senator Orrin Hatch, Heal Our Land (10:10)…

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  32. The Annoying (Vimeo) Orange, Belgian Drones and something from Pigtown!

    Join Robby, Eric and Matt as they explore new works from the Forgotify web application! This week we talk about H.O.T.Z's Drive Me Crazy at 2:30. Hellvete's De Gek at 12:20 and finally Ernst Bacon's Pigtown Fling at 23:05. Stick around to hear what else we have been listening to this week at 39:43!

  33. Drop the Needle in the Haystack Ep. 1!

    Episode 1 of a podcast created to celebrate music making both big and small! Join Robby, Eric and Matt as we listen to unplayed tracks on Spotify via the Forgotify web app! Tracks/Artists listened to in this episode: Never Gonna Have A Real Career - Oh, that Patrick Make Each Moment - Craig...

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A Podcast in celebration of music making both big and small! Join Robby, Eric and Matt in listening to unplayed tracks on Spotify via the Forgotify web app!

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How many episodes does Drop the Needle in the Haystack! have?

Drop the Needle in the Haystack! has 33 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 2, 2021.

What is Drop the Needle in the Haystack! about?

A Podcast in celebration of music making both big and small! Join Robby, Eric and Matt in listening to unplayed tracks on Spotify via the Forgotify web app!

How often does Drop the Needle in the Haystack! release new episodes?

Drop the Needle in the Haystack! publishes weekly, based on its 33 episodes since September 2020.

Who hosts Drop the Needle in the Haystack!?

Drop the Needle in the Haystack! is created and hosted by Drop the Needle in the Haystack.
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