18. Derek VanRiper Discusses Houndmouth, Little Neon Limelight

Send us Fan MailThis week’s guest is no stranger to me on podcasts…it’s Derek VanRiper, my co-host (along with Michael Beller) on The Athletic’s Fantasy Baseball in 15. (It’s just a small part of all the writing, podcasting and producing that DVR does at The Athletic.) DVR chose Houndmouth’s Little Neon Limelight as our album to discuss. We talked about the people and technologies that have influenced DVR’s musical tastes, his experiences with seeing Houndmouth live and our impressions of each of the album’s 11 tracks.Correction: I made a reference to a track on Toto’s 1999 album Mindfields, but I incorrectly referred to it as Since You’re Gone. The title I was searching for (but did not retrieve) was After You’ve Gone. (Check it out – it’s a great song!)You can find DVR on Twitter at @DerekVanRiper. Follow him for great fantasy baseball info and for the upcoming Yacht Rock Brackets.I am on Twitter at @almelchiorBB.This show also has a Twitter account! @youmealbum … In addition to tweeting out links to the episodes and to random cool music things I see on Twitter, I also announce the upcoming guests and featured albums several days in advance. 1:12 DVR joins the show1:41 The many things that DVR does at The Athletic3:19 DVR’s monumental contribution to the music world5:54 How DVR formed his music listening habits10:45 How DVR got introduced to Little Neon Limelight12:48 The two different versions of Houndmouth that DVR has seen live17:06 Houndmouth sounds like they’re playing live on Little Neon Limelight18:49 Al liked the album much better with headphones19:56 Sometimes it’s better to hear a band live first21:52 DVR’s favorite tracks on Little Neon Limelight24:50 Houndmouth’s sound is both unique and familiar Track-by-track breakdown28:10 Sedona35:43 Otis40:38 15 Years42:04 For No One45:27 Black Gold49:36 Honey Slider52:53 My Cousin Greg57:28 Gasoline1:01:22 By God1:03:47 Say It1:06:38 Darlin’ 1:10:42 DVR has doubts that Houndmouth can be as good without Katie Toupin1:12:26 What will live shows be like when they return? Support the show