Eggs Podcast
Space Hog, "In the Meantime," and Surviving the Music Industry | Antony Langdon
Oct 23, 2026
About this episode
Space Hog founding member Antony Langdon on the band's 90s rise with "In the Meantime," navigating the music industry, and keeping the creativity alive. Summary In this engaging conversation, Ryan Roghaar and Antony Langdon, founding member of Space Hog, discuss the band's journey from their origins in New York City to their rise to fame in the 90s with the hit song 'In the Meantime.' Antony discusses the challenges of navigating the music industry, the evolution of their sound, and the importance of maintaining creativity. Langdon also reflects on the business side of music, the impact of touring, and the upcoming tour with EMF, emphasizing the significance of connecting with fans in today's digital age. Spacehog is hitting the road for 11 dates with EMF and Ecce Shnak! 14 June: The Ritz, San Jose CA 15 June: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA 17 June: Star Theater, Portland OR 18 June: Neptune, Seattle WA 20 June: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City UT 21 June: Oriental Theater, Denver CO 23 June: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ 24 June: Music Box, San Diego CA 26 June: The Observatory, Santa Ana CA 27 June: The Regent, Los Angeles CA 28 June: House of Blues, Las Vegas NV Takeaways The formation of Space Hog was a mix of chance encounters and shared musical interests.The band's rise to fame was marked by a bidding war among record labels in the 90s.Experiencing sudden fame can be overwhelming, and young artists are unprepared.Maintaining a diverse sound can be both a strength and a challenge in the music industry.The importance of building a solid fan base rather than relying on a single hit.Navigating the complexities of music contracts and publishing deals is crucial for artists.The evolution of the music industry has shifted towards singles and streaming.Creativity extends beyond music into other artistic ventures like acting and filmmaking.The upcoming tour with EMF is a chance to reconnect with fans and test the waters for future projects.Engaging directly with fans through social media and live events is essential for modern artists. Chapters 00:00 The Origins of Space Hog 06:02 Navigating the American Dream 11:57 Creative Evolution and Artistic Integrity 17:55 The Journey of a Creative Mind 23:58 Looking Ahead: Future Endeavors 34:12 The Evolution of Music Distribution 44:48 The Experience of Music Consumption 51:25 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape Learn more about the band: https://spacehog.band/ Credits: Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM The Carton: https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28 The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggsthepodcast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info:djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: rogha.ar