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Ep. 20 - Angel Deradoorian Feb 08, 2017

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Welcome to our 20th episode! Have you subscribed on iTunes yet? Please move your finger up one centimeter and hit that button. Ok. We're good. So for this week's episode we celebrate with very special guest: singer, song-writer, thinker, multi-instrumentalist, Angel Deradoorian. We track her winding musical path from Sacramento to NYC, Baltimore to L.A. and back to NY... Many may have first been introduced to Angel's unmistakable harmonics during her time in Dirty Projectors or in appearances on records with Flying Lotus, Boots or The Roots. But our host remembers her more so as a co-worker from the 'olde' Knitting Factory (Leonard St. location) venue in Manhattan. Here Angel worked the door of a sub-level showspace known as only as the 'Old Office'. It was shortly thereafter that she released the unassuming EP 'Mind Raft', a project that at times felt both whimsical and dirge. It wouldn't be till 2015 that she'd finally unveil her debut 'The Expanding Flower Planet' (Anticon). Also, Her brother Aram played in metalcore band, Gay For Johnny Depp, which our host was pleased with himself for working into the conversation. That as much much more so join us for this special journey with Angel Deradoorian. Oh, and also, please subscribe!

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Ep. 19 - Matt Conboy, Amanda Schultz Feb 01, 2017

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"Goodnight Brooklyn" is a fantastic documentary about beloved Brooklyn venue Death By Audio. Host Peter Agoston spoke with the filmmakers, director Matt Conboy and producer Amanda Schultz candidly about its making as well as a history of the showspace itself. Having brought countless shows there as an agent, Agoston recounts some of the bands booked there in the intro, namely JEFF The Brotherhood, Arto Lindsay, Sun Araw, Fergus & Geronimo, Matthewdavid, Crocodiles, and several more. We delve into Conboy's own musical history, having played in numerous bands himself. The venue was a mainstay from 2007 to 2014 before closing in November of that year (Glasslands and 285 Kent, venues on the same city-block also vacating) to make room for Vice Media. This is a must listen if you ever enjoyed or performed shows at this great NYC music venue. "Goodnight Brooklyn" is also available on iTunes and Vimeo in the U.S. and Canada, with wider release to follow. More info at: goodnightbrooklyn.com - if you liked this one please subscribe on iTunes!

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Ep. 18 - Molecules (The Legion) Jan 25, 2017

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While Bronx, NY based The Legion technically only released the one album in 1994's 'Theme + Echo = Krill' (largely produced by Molecules himself), Hip-Hop connoisseurs will remember the break out singles & videos for "Jingle Jangle" and "Legion Groove" (not to mention Molecules appearance on Showbiz & AG's "Runaway Slave"). For what it set out to be, that LP is a masterpiece, an understated homage to The BX and pastiche to The World Famous DJ Brucie B's reign at The Rooftop hotspot (amid social scene where names like Alpo, Rich Porter and A.Z., held more clout than most of the era's rap stars. I've always considered myself a diehard fan of the group - listening to the album again in preparation reminded me of what a unique album it it (famously panned, if not misunderstood, at the time, by Cheo H. Coker (Luke Cage fame)) in The Source (2Pac Cover, Sept '94). When I caught word that producer Showbiz and The Legion's Molecules had recorded a forthcoming joint project together I immediately reached out to the guys from the Bronx-bred hip-hop trio to line up a convo with the Big Man 'Cules himself. It had been a few years but Molecules and I connected again right off the bat and you can tell within this conversation. This was essentially 'Cules first time sitting down really talking at length about his life and career - and we cover a lot of ground, so I'm really happy to present this! Bonus: The House List is now available on Google Play!

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Ep. 17 - Shawn J. Period Jan 18, 2017

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Shawn J. Period made an enduring mark in music during his prolific production output of the 90's - with his seminal hip-hop trio Down South (Big Beat/Atlantic) and later across a sprawling canvas for artists like Mos Def, Black Star, DJ Krush, Artifacts, Mike Zoot, Boot Camp and numerous others. Host Peter Agoston and Shawn J. dig deep into that period of time and bring it full circle in this rare and candid conversation on his life and career. After years of communicating on the phone and email this episode also marked the first time they met in person. Both natives of Virginia - we know Peter was excited to talk about that fact, so shouts to all those in or from VA listening! The true heads will definitely find this chat a treat and if you happen to be unfamiliar with this incredible multi-instrumentalist / producer, we hope it's a great primer to his catalog of music from then to now. Afterward, don't forget to subscribe!

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Ep. 16 - GE-OLOGY Jan 12, 2017

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This is certifiably an epic conversation. Marking our lengthiest episode to date, 'The House List' host Peter Agoston caught up with his old friend and collaborator Ge-ology. He is an incredible visual artist, painter/collage-art, soulful music producer and the Internationally touring club DJ. Growing up in Baltimore, Ge-ology graduated from The Baltimore School for the Arts, where he had (produced/DJ'ed) a seminal hip-hop group by the name of Born Busy with friend and classmate Tupac Shakur. Geo would also graduate from NYC's School of Visual Arts, which is where he'd befriend fellow-student and future collaborator Matt Doo. Together they formed 'Dooable Arts' amassing a mind-bending look-book of ground-breaking design work for print, album-covers, clothing and more - all sans the use of computers. Agoston and Ge-ology even breakdown the process behind his creation of the seminal Mos Def single 'Body Rock' in which he made the original art and record cover. It's an deep, in-depth conversation about growing up, art, DJing, music, Baltimore, and New York. Take your time with it and enjoy!

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Ep. 15 - Michelle Cable (Pt. 2) Jan 04, 2017

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Welcome back! We usher in 2017 with an all new episode and the continuation of our conversation with booking agent/manager Michelle Cable, owner of Panache Booking. In this Pt. 2, we talk at length about Panache's move to Brooklyn in the mid 2000s, where our host Peter Agoston worked as an agent for some years. We go cover specifics with some of the agency's core acts past and present, including: Blowfly, Ty Segall, Monotonix, RTX/Royal Trux, The Spits, Mac Demarco + more - we got really in depth. Listeners get a candid look into the workings of the sought after boutique agency... there is MUCH more in this special 2017 kick-off episode, so get situated and press play. But if you haven't already, subscribe why don't ya? Happy New Year from 'The House List'!

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Ep. 14 - Michelle Cable (Pt. 1) Dec 28, 2016

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In the final episode of 'The House List' for 2016, host Peter Agoston sat with old friend and colleague Michelle Cable in special extended two-part convo! Cable runs the highly respected Panache Booking agency - regarded worldwide as one of the more distinguished independent agencies in North America.. Panache currently represents a roster of beloved bands including: Mac Demarco, Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Reigning Sound + many more. The first part of this conversation we cover her origin story. Born in DC her family soon moved cross-country to the quaint Northern California town of Fortuna. When Michelle was in high school, she established Panache originally as a zine. Host Agoston first met Cable as a teenage publisher/show-promoter and would soon become a regular contributor to the distinctive DIY-rag. The two delve deep into Humboldt-talk - laying a rich landscape of context as old friends catch up and reminisce. Part Two continues into Michelle's move to NYC (+ most recently to LA) and the evolution of her magazine into a full-service touring/booking agency. There is a lot more covered too so enjoy part one and thank you for listening and all the support in 2016! Look for much more in the new year!

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Ep. 13 - Brian Coleman Dec 21, 2016

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Ep. 13 - Brian Coleman - Many folks out there know how deep 'The House List' host Peter Agoston's hip-hop roots travel so it's always a treat when he can sit in conversation with a fellow hip-hop journalist/collector. Here Peter and Author/journalist Brian Coleman do just that. You may know Coleman from his books - authoring three definitive hip-hop music tomes in the last 5 years - the self-published 'Rakim Told Me' and 'Check The Technique' (pts 1 and 2) - essential reading from the curious, casual fan to the intellectual inquisitive music-thinker. Funk spelunking at its most thoro. A longtime Boston resident, we dig deep into more than just the music of hip-hop but the worlds of local punk/hardcore/ska. With such ground covered in his books - host Peter Agoston and Coleman cover some key bits on hip-hop's most revered full-lengths.. Brian is also a player in the 'Get On Down' release-series - the cats behind recent Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang and Slum Village 7" box-sets among many others. A must listen for burgeoning music writers and hip-hop heads alike. Ok.. enough bio-typing, just listen!

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Ep. 12 - Todd P Dec 14, 2016

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In this episode Peter Agoston sat with iconic underground show promoter Todd Patrick (aka Todd P). Undoubtedly, Todd's impact in the NYC underground/experimental music community is powerful - Establishing a platform for both kids and show-goers as well as countless bands/performers through a rotation of alternative All Ages show spaces (primarily Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint). We talk about his modest start at college in Texas, a chance meeting with Elliot Smith that inspired a move to Portland, OR that would find him running his first show space 17 Nautical Miles. We go deep into his history in venues and his experiences as a Independent promoter working aside a corporate music industry.. In lieu of what's happening with all ages/DIY show-spaces across the country, this episode couldn't come at a more fitting time. We hope you enjoy

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Ep. 11 - Andrew Broder / Fog Dec 09, 2016

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Our very special guest is Minneapolis born & bred self-taught multi-instrumentalist/DJ/producer Andrew Broder. Outside of his many Anticon-related contributions, Many will know of Andrew through his work as 'Fog' - the solo bedroom producer project which evolved into a full live-rock band (releasing a handful of albums on Ninja Tune and Lex) - now finds Andrew back to form on a more solo-driven 5th full-length "For Good". We chat about his begins in Minneapolis, as simply, DJ Andrew, our mutual connection through the cult-classic magazine Life Sucks Die. He was about to go on a lengthy European tour before our conversation and is returning to NYC on 12/12 and 12/13 opening for Bon Iver at King's Theater. So why not share this now! Make sure you purchase "For Good" - we play a snippit of "Kid Kuma" at the end of the show.

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