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EP25: Lord Huron – Indie Folk’s Creative Under-the-Radar Juggernaut

Alton Derringer • November 24, 2021
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For a band that has had such a large impact on pop culture for the last decade, Lord Huron has remained under-the-radar of many music listeners. Starting out in Michigan as the brainchild of Ben Schneider, a multi-talented artist, Lord Huron has become a hugely influential indie rock band whose music has appeared in numerous films, commercials, television shows, and in series for NBC, The CW, Netflix, HBO, and Showtime. Their songs have also appeared on music charts worldwide.


Based out of their own Whispering Pines studio in Los Angeles, California, Lord Huron – now composed of Schneider and his former high school bandmates – continue to generate wonderfully inventive music. Accompanied by Ben Schneider’s artwork and multimedia creations such as the collection of live-streamed shows called Alive from Whispering Pines, the band takes us on a fictional journey into the storied past of Whispering Pines studio and music from a bygone era.


In this Derringer Discoveries episode, the Derringer Brothers – Alton and Paul – explore Lord Huron’s latest album, Long Lost, and share their favorite album tracks. They’ll also share their thoughts on whether Lord Huron has taken their latest concept album too far. Did they Jump the Shark? Did they Cross the Rubicon? You’ll have to listen to find out.


Be sure to stick around for the Post-Episode Bonus where Paul and Alton introduce you to a talented singer-songwriter named Katie Tich (pronounced “tish”) out of Baltimore, Maryland. Katie was kind enough to join the Derringer Brothers for an exclusive interview where she shares how she got her start in music and provided insight into her heartfelt and emotional lyrics.


Katie’s songs have appeared on the Derringer Discoveries curated playlist, the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) - Top 25. The TMR Top 25 consists of the latest compelling songs that the Derringer Brothers find to be some of the best music worldwide. The chart is updated monthly, so be sure to click "like" and check back often to hear the latest finds by Derringer Discoveries!


If you hear a snippet from today’s episode that you want to explore further, all the songs, except for one, can be found on the accompanying Spotify playlist, Lord Huron – Indie Folk’s Creative Under-the-Radar Juggernaut. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out which Lord Huron song Paul Derringer dislikes so much that he refused to let us include it on this playlist.


Please visit the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25, a music chart by Derringer Discoveries, available on Spotify. Updated monthly, this chart reflects our current 25 favorite, new songs by recording artists worldwide with a focus on fresh folk, adult rock, alternative rock, rock & roll, and power pop. Click “Like” (the heart icon) to follow the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25.


The Derringer Brothers want to hear from you!  Send us your feedback at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com. You may hear your comments read on a future episode of Derringer Discoveries! Keep listening! 


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Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms. 

EP73: The Music of Carole King with Special Guest Victoria BeeBee

By Alton Derringer • October 29, 2024
Team Derringer welcomes the talented Victoria Beebee as their special guest to delve into Carole King's iconic music. Victoria is a multi-talented and gifted singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer, and vocal instructor from London, England. (And wow, does she have some pipes!) Victoria joins hosts Laura, Alton, and Paul to navigate through her favorite selections from Carole King's extensive repertoire.

EP72: Lina Cooper [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • October 14, 2024
Independent recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, musician, and native of Ukraine, Lina Cooper, joins Team Derringer from her Los Angeles studio to talk about her music, her lyrics, and her experience participating in the recent Planting for the Future live stream concert.

EP71: Michael Daughtry [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • October 1, 2024
Michael Daughtry, Billboard charting adult contemporary recording artist, singer/songwriter, music coach, mentor, and punctual carpool dad joins Team Derringer from the Durham/Fayetteville area of North Carolina, US for this Planting for the Future episode.

EP70: At the Starlight [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • September 27, 2024
In this episode, Team Derringer features At the Starlight, a South Florida-based indie rock quartet with members hailing from Cuba, Israel, Puerto Rico, and the state of Montana! The band At the Starlight derived their name from a song lyric by another group, which goes, "Throwing rocks at the starlight." The guitarist, Dari, was fond of the phrase and proposed it to the other band members—Anabel, Jino, and Jeremy—who agreed on it through a vote. Born from a chance online encounter, the band has grown and evolved to include some of the simplicity and polish associated with pop-rock while maintaining ties to folk influences from its roots.

EP69: Dan Friedman and the Green Music Program [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Alton Derringer • September 22, 2024
Team Derringer welcomes environmentalist and musician Dan Friedman to the podcast. Dan discusses the inception of The Green Music Program and his collaboration with Nick Cheshire, founder of Little Free Trees of Devon, England, to conceive the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert."

EP68: Indigo Daydream [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • September 18, 2024
Team Derringer welcomes indie alt-rock artist Indigo Daydream, the musical and short film production project of Nick Cheshire from Devon, England, to talk about his upcoming short film "Be the Sunshine," which will debut at the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert." Not only is Nick Cheshire a music producer and short film maker, he is also the founder of Little Free Trees, a non-profit organization dedicated to distributing and planting trees. Lots and lots of trees!

EP67: Gabrielle Ornate [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • September 11, 2024
Derringer Discoveries interviews Gabrielle Ornate, an indie rock artist participating in the Planting for the Future Livestream event.

EP66: DUEL NATIVE [A Planting for the Future Episode]

By Paul Derringer • September 3, 2024
This episode highlights the music project DUEL NATIVE, originating from Australia with connections to the UK and the Caribbean. DUEL NATIVE is the creation of Stephen Choi. DUEL NATIVE will be featured in the Planting for the Future Livestream event.

EP65: Discovering Fox and Bones

By Alton Derringer • August 18, 2024
Blending indie-rock, country, and soul, the Portland, Oregon-based duo Fox and Bones joins Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) to discuss the stories behind their songs, life on tour, and the daily challenges of succeeding in the modern music industry. Comprising talented singer-songwriters Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore , Fox and Bones have released four albums filled with soulful, deeply relatable indie-rock treasures. Team Derringer recently had the pleasure of experiencing Fox and Bones live as they made a stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, during their east coast tour, opening for Fantastic Cat . It's safe to say that Fox and Bones deliver an immensely entertaining performance, complete with soulful, catchy tunes. Don't miss the chance to see them live at a venue near you. If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to tell others about Derringer Discoveries . Subscribe to our podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and X and consider signing up for our newsletter . Your support would mean a lot to us! Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

EP64: Tame Impala with Special Guest Agaaze

By Paul Derringer • July 28, 2024
How much do you know about Tame Impala ? In this episode, Team Derringer interview US-based recording artist Agaaze . They delve into his inspiration drawn from Australian recording artist Tame Impala , who is recognized on Spotify as one of the Top 200 recording artists in the world! Join Laura, Alton, and Paul (Team Derringer) as they reveal Agaaze 's Top Five Favorite songs (so far) by Tame Impala, the project of Kevin Parker (also known as "Tame" by the cool kids). How many of Tame's songs do you know? Did you see the 2023 movie Barbie? It featured one of Tame's songs " Journey to the Real World ." In addition to snippets of songs by Tame , this episode features songs by and employs many snippets of the song " Token Clown " by our special guest Agaaze. If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to tell others about Derringer Discoveries . Subscribe to our podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and X and consider signing up for our newsletter . Your support would mean a lot to us! Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

EP63: Rediscovering Elliott Murphy

By Alton Derringer • July 2, 2024
In this episode, Team Derringer interviews rock legend Elliott Murphy who has been a fixture on the music scene for over 51 years. Elliott is not just a rock musician; he's also a novelist, record producer, singer-songwriter, journalist, and actor. From his residence in Paris, France, where he lives with his wife Françoise, Elliott entertains Team Derringer (and our listeners) with tales of his early days as a musician from Long Island, New York. He reminisces about times spent with iconic musicians like Bruce Springsteen , Billy Joel , and Lou Reed . He also recounts his experiences of rising to fame—and experiencing setbacks—in the rock-and-roll scene of the early '70s. Now in his second (or perhaps third) act, Elliott embraces a quintessential European lifestyle and continues to grace the stage, captivating audiences for more than fifty years. Elliot Murphy's website: www.elliottmurphy.com If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to tell others about Derringer Discoveries . Subscribe to our podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and X and consider signing up for our newsletter . Your support would mean a lot to us! Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast.

EP62: The Zombies featuring Søren Koch

By Paul Derringer • June 20, 2024
In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview Søren Koch of Denmark, the third and current bassist for The Zombies . Yes, this is The Zombies from the UK! In the 1960s, throughout a number of countries including the US and UK, they scored timeless hits, including " She's Not There " and " Time of the Season ." After their split, the band released the now-iconic album " Odessey and Oracle " in 1968, which was listed by Rolling Stone magazine in 2012 as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Some fun facts about The Zombies : In 2019, The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In October 2023, they released their latest album " Different Game ." Presently, The Zombies are on a multi-nation tour, and they have 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Join Team Derringer as Søren Koch , who has been a member of The Zombies since 2018, unveils his Top Five Favorite Songs (So Far) by the band. Where do you expect " She's Not There " and " Time of the Season " to rank? You might be surprised! Additionally, discover Søren's thoughts on " Odessey and Oracle " and " Different Game ." Tune into this episode to learn more. Breaking News : Søren has made an unprecedented move with his top pick and violated a Derringer Discoveries ' rule! Find out how Laura, Alton, and Paul react to this unexpected transgression. In this episode, you'll hear " voiceovers " from listeners worldwide. Contribute your voice to upcoming episodes! Email your MP3 voiceover to feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com . Feel free to say what you want! Keep it short! (Keep it clean!) Make it humorous, just like Colleen from Waynesboro, Virginia (US), who shared a funny story about her rooster's aversion to Derringer Discoveries ! As an added bonus, Team Derringer will also present Søren Koch's other band, The Beatophonics , who hail from Denmark. What more could you ask for? If you enjoyed this episode, please tell others about Derringer Discoveries . Subscribe to our podcast so you’ll never miss an episode. You can follow us on social media: Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and X and, if you're so inclined, sign up for our newsletter . We sure would appreciate it! Thanks for listening to Derringer Discoveries!
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