Ep. 21 - Devin Horwitz (Nature Sounds)




The House List Podcast show

Summary: This episode's special guest Devin Horwitz and host Peter Agoston have known each other for years. In this episode the two track Devin's career as a writer/photographer (and rapper?) evolved into record label stalwart. Peer into this candid catch-up as they delve deep into the history of Devin's long-running Nature Sounds imprint, his years at High Times Magazine to interning at Creed Taylor's iconic CTI. They even dip into his seminal college years making demos with Aesop Rock and Blockhead). Most notably Devin and our host worked with DOOM (f/k/a MF Doom), and Peter plies the guest for tidbits on the elusive artist's whereabouts, rumored releases and more. Yo, have you subscribed on iTunes yet? He also recalls our guest loaning him some money when he was too poor for a train ticket home! Also: Note the episode opening snippet, from a decades+ interview Agoston did with Doom in 2003 - where they in fact mention Devin - talk about serendipitous! Both intro and outro tunes were also produced by Devin (circa 2001). This is a classic listen for any hip-hop head, DOOM fan, or aspiring record-label-runners .. only on 'The House List'.. Enjoy! And please don't forget to Subscribe on iTunes, rate it if you can as well! Many more to come! Tell a friend.