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Major Label Debut

Major Label Debut

Graham Wright (Tokyo Police Club, CBC Radio) interviews musicians, producers, and writers about what happens when bands sign to a major label. Candid conversations about the intersection of art and commerce. Debuting Monday October 28! New episode every other week!

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84:40

Green Day - "Dookie" with Rob Cavallo

Major Label Debut ·

2025/07/09

Do you have the time,To listen to me pod?Graham is joined by music production legend Rob Cavallo to discuss his role in Green Day's 1994 album, Dookie. Rob shares his perspective on production, Green Day's rise through the realms of rock stardom, and the superior way to tune your guitar. Also bagels.📻🎚️Green Day "When I Come Around" (2:50)The Muffs “Big Mouth” (11:21)Green Day “She (4-Track Demo)” (12:35)“Chump/Longview” (44:52)“Basket Case” (45:49)“She” (46:45)“Basket Case (Demo)” (52:18)Wanna

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4:53

MLD Announcement - Wednesdays

Major Label Debut ·

2025/07/07

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul deliver breaking news about Wednesday on Monday.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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63:24

Guster - "Lost And Gone Forever" with Ryan Miller...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/06/27

Ryan Miller of Guster returns and talks with Graham about more insider tales of the music industry.📻🎚️Cameron Winter “Love Takes Miles” (23:25)Waxahatchee “Right Back To It (ft. MJ Lenderman)” (25:10)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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51:24

Guster - "Lost And Gone Forever" with Ryan Miller...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/06/23

Graham is joined by Ryan Miller of Guster to discuss the band's 1996 album "Lost And Gone Forever". They talk about creative evolution, great producers, and maintaining genuine connection with their audience over the last 30 years.📻🎚️"Barrel of a Gun" (0:51)"Rainy Day" (21:18)"Satellite" (42:17)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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26:54

MLD News - God Only Knows What Taylor Swift Will Do Next

Major Label Debut ·

2025/06/16

Intrepid correspdonents Graham and John Paul return to reflect on the legacy of Brian Wilson and what could possibly remain for Taylor Swift to accomplish.

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79:21

Independent Label Life with Lisa Fancher of Frontier...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/06/09

For the very first time on Major Label Debut Graham is joined by someone from a record label!Lisa Fancher of Frontier Records talks good taste, distributer disasters, and many other realities of running an independant label.https://frontierrecords.bandcamp.com/📻🎚️Flyboys “Picture Perfect” (1:57)Runaways “Cherry Bomb” (16:09)Circle Jerks “Live Fast Die Young” (25:17)Adolescents “Rip It Up” (28:20)Christian Death “Romeo’s Distress” (34:25)Suicidal Tendencies “Institutionalized” (40:07)Thin White

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23:11

MLD News - The David Lynch Auctions

Major Label Debut ·

2025/06/02

Intrepid correspondents and estate sale enthusiasts Graham and John Paul dive into the auction lots of the inimitable David Lynch.

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84:52

The Bongos - "Numbers With Wings" with Richard Barone

Major Label Debut ·

2025/05/26

Graham is joined by Richard Barone of The Bongos to discuss the band's 1983 album, Numbers With Wings.

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6:33

MLD Annoucement - Music Movie Club

Major Label Debut ·

2025/05/19

From the collective desk in the shared work space that is the Major Label Debut Podcast Network comes an exciting non-pope related announcement.

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86:58

Tokyo Police Club (and beyond!) with Greg Alsop

Major Label Debut ·

2025/05/12

Graham is joined by drummer, composer, songwriter, long-time friend and grilled cheese wizard, Greg Alsop to discuss the industry through the lens of their band, Tokyo Police Club. A candid conversation between two friends about creativity, musicianship, and the end of a nearly twenty year old band.

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16:52

MLD News - If AI Writes a Song, Does Anyone Care?

Major Label Debut ·

2025/05/05

Musician and YouTuber Benn Jordan has devised a novel way to foil AIs attempting to train on his songs. Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul take sides in the dawning cyber war between musicians and their robot replacements.

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67:33

Claw Hammer - "Thank The Holder Uppers" with Bob Lee

Major Label Debut ·

2025/04/28

Graham is joined by Bob Lee, drummer of Claw Hammer and roughly 99 others bands, to discuss the 1995 album Thank The Holder Uppers. Bob shares his unique perspective about the practical aspects of being a drummer, navigating the complexities of major label dynamics, and also the value of creative collaboration and what it truly means to live the dream of being a musician. Also pizza and pasta carb-loading.

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11:39

MLD News - Coachella Forever (or Coachella Never?)

Major Label Debut ·

2025/04/21

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul return to discuss the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and what it may mean about the US festival landscape.

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81:08

The Surfaris - "Play" with Bob Berryhill

Major Label Debut ·

2025/04/14

Bob Berryhill, founding member of The Surfaris and surf rock legend, joins Graham to discuss the band's 1963 album "Play". Bob shares insights into the early days of the Surfaris and their influences (6:15), the recording of their first original and iconic songs "Surfer Joe" and "Wipeout" (22:15), as well as the pressure of major label and their conflicts with the unscrupulous industry characters around them (41:20). Also turkey sandwiches.

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13:11

MLD News - Return of the King (of Piracy)

Major Label Debut ·

2025/04/07

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul discuss Napster's return to the forefront of music news. They talk about Napter's evolution (2:09), the future of virtual concerts (4:39), and if anyone actually understands the economics of the metaverse (8:43)...

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64:52

moe. - "No Doy" with Rob Derhak

Major Label Debut ·

2025/03/31

Rob Derhak, founding member and bassist of moe., joins Graham to discuss the band's 1996 album "No Doy". They talk about how the tape trading community not only facilitated fan connection but expanded their reach, and how the band pushed back against their record label's attempts to alter their artistic vision. Also strawberry shortcake.

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13:45

MLD News - The End Of SXSW?

Major Label Debut ·

2025/03/26

A new feature from Major Label Debut! Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul discuss recent revelations about the future of the iconic South By Southwest music festival, and what it tells us about the state of the biz. Also barbeque.

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78:03

Wire - "Pink Flag" with Colin Newman and Malka Spigel

Major Label Debut ·

2025/03/17

In a Major Label Debut first, Graham conducts a double feature discussion with partners in art and in life, Colin Newman and Malka Spigel. Colin (founding member, songwriter and guitarist of Wire) talks about the band's 1977 iconic, critically acclaimed debut album "Pink Flag", and Malka (founding member and bassist of Minimal Compact) talks about their 1985 album "Raging Souls", produced by Colin Newman.

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83:01

The Watchmen - "In The Trees" with Sammy Kohn

Major Label Debut ·

2025/03/03

Sammy Kohn, drummer of Canadian alt-rock legends The Watchmen, joins Graham to discuss the band's 1994 album, "In The Trees". They discuss the band's origins in the Winnipeg music scene, the impact of external pressures on the band's dynamics, as well as the importance of balancing personal happiness in the pursuit of success.

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58:00

Vashti Bunyan - "Just Another Diamond Day" with...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/02/17

Vashti Bunyan joins Graham to share the incredibly unique journey behind her 1970 album, "Just Another Diamond Day". They talk about the songwriting and recording process and how the experience caused her to walk away from the industry completely. However, over the following thirty years her album became a cult classic, inspiring a new generation of songwriters. In turn leading Vashti to not only regain control of her music, but also rediscover her joy of songwriting.

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