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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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23:11

MLD News - The Florian Schneider Auctions

Major Label Debut ·

2025/11/19

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul dive into the gear and belongings of Kraftwerk's Florain Schneider up for auction - from Volks-Trautoniums to Volkswagons and everything in between.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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65:33

Chris Stamey - "It's Alright"

Major Label Debut ·

2025/11/13

Graham is joined by musician and producer Chris Stamey to discuss his 1987 record, "It's Alright" and the experience with A&M Records, but as you know by now the conversation wanders into his formative years in the New York City scene, the process behind his latest release "Anything Is Possible", and how even with extensive sonic knowledge Chris is still surprised by the magic of music.📻🎚️Chris Stamey “Of Time and All She Brings To Mind” (1:24 )DNA “Egomaniac’s Kiss” (23:07)Lydia Lunch “Ran

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15:12

MLD News - Songs vs Records and Year Two of Major...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/11/06

Graham and John Paul talk about songs and records and songs vs records and also what is in the pipeline for Year Two of Major Label Debut.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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63:32

MLD's First Birthday and Year in Review with Graham,...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/10/29

It's been one year of MLD! We discuss lessons learned, our fav highlights from interviews, and dive in to our very first mailbag for some listener questions! Thanks for joining us on this journey and hope you enjoy the next year of MLD!Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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39:52

MLD News - Cold Takes on "The Life Of A Showgirl"

Major Label Debut ·

2025/10/22

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul offer their cold takes on Taylor Swift's "The Life Of A Showgirl".Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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74:57

Co-writing with Morgan Nagler of Whispertown

Major Label Debut ·

2025/10/16

Graham is joined by Grammy nominated songwriter Morgan Nagler to discuss her career as one of the most sought after co-writers in indie music. In addition to perspectives on songwriting, Morgan talks about navigating creative working relationships, the magic of Kim Deal, and why AI will never replace the human connection at the heart of music. Also, Spindrift.📻🎚️Morgan Nagler “Cradle The Pain” (4:09)Kim Deal and Morgan Nagler “Range On Castle” (21:33)Phoebe Bridgers “Kyoto” (22:48)Kim Deal and

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18:31

MLD News - Future Ruins

Major Label Debut ·

2025/10/08

Graham and John Paul talk about the cancellation of Future Ruins and the new Taylor Swift record.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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78:22

The Blasters - "The Blasters" with Dave Alvin

Major Label Debut ·

2025/10/01

Graham is joined by Dave Alvin to discuss The Blaster’s 1981 self-titled album. Dave also shares his perspective on labels, creative control, and loving what you do. Also, beer and BBQ.📻🎚️The Blasters “Marie Marie” (3:02)Carole King “Up On The Roof” (32:04)The Germs “What We Do Is Secret” (45:35)X “Los Angeles” (46:01)Los Lobos “Walking Song” (46:37)Shakin’ Stevens “Marie Marie” (55:26)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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30:46

MLD News - NIN Review

Major Label Debut ·

2025/09/24

Graham is reunited with John Paul who shares his concert review of Nine Inch Nails.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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64:52

Save Ferris - "It Means Everything" with Monique Powell

Major Label Debut ·

2025/09/17

Joining MLD from a New England hotel lobby in the middle of tour, Monique Powell of Save Ferris talks with Graham about the band's 1997 album, It Means Everything. They discuss questionable major label expectations in the 90s, being dropped from that label, and perseverance through a spinal condition prognosis which threatened Monique's ability to perform.Also, clam pizza.📻🎚️“Come On Eileen” (1:08)“Spam” (21:50)The Specials “Ghost Town” (22:54)Save Ferris “New Sound” (24:11)“Goodbye” (24:57)“The

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16:15

MLD News - The MTV VMA MLD GWTs*

Major Label Debut ·

2025/09/10

*The Music Television Video Video Music Awards Major Label Debut Graham Wright Thoughts(Graham talks VMAs and the space awards shows occupy in the industry landscape)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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74:50

"Lovers" with Nels Cline

Major Label Debut ·

2025/09/03

Graham is joined by composer and true guitar polymath, Nels Cline. Through his 2016 mood music album "Lovers" released on Blue Note records, they discuss creativity and explore the abstract nature of inspiration.📻🎚️Nels Cline “Glad To Be Unhappy” (2:53)“The Night Porter” (7:56)“Cry, Want” (9:15)“So Hard It Hurts” (10:22 )“Secret Love” (35:55)“It Only Has To Happen Once” (37:16)“Max, Mon Amour” (46:01)Victor Young Orchestra “Beautiful Love” (48:55)Nels Cline “Beautiful Love” (50:05)“Introduction /

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80:52

Oliver Stone's "The Doors" with Bret Berg of Museum...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/08/30

Surprise! In this bonus episode Graham is joined by Bret Berg of Museum of Home Video to discuss Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “The Doors”. MLD is honored to collaborate with MoHV and present Bret’s edit as the inaugural entry in the long awaited MLDMMC (Major Label Debut Music Movie Club). Join us and tune in to the stream on Museum of Home Video Tuesday, September 2 at 7:30pm PST (10:30pm EST)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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16:39

MLD News - Oasis Review

Major Label Debut ·

2025/08/27

Graham saw Oasis aand he's gonna tell you about it!Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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74:34

"The Simpsons Sing The Blues" with Alan Siegel

Major Label Debut ·

2025/08/20

Graham is joined by Alan Siegel, fellow Simpsons fan and author of "Stupid TV, Be More Funny", to discuss the 1990 album, "The Simpsons Sing The Blues". They talk about the album as well as the early years of the show, and why The Simpsons holds such a massive space in our hearts. Also, Ye Rustic Inn's buffalo wings.Check out Alan's book "Stupid TV, Be More Funny"📻🎚️“Moaning’ Lisa Blues” (1:47)“Born Under A Bad Sign” (15:35)“Bartman” (18:55)“Deep Deep Trouble” (22:40)“Look At All Those Idiots”

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14:06

MLD News - Border Disorder

Major Label Debut ·

2025/08/13

Intrepid correspondent Graham discusses an issue from the front lines of Canadian indie band touring: the current situation of US work visas.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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71:04

Music Publicity with Brendan Bourke of The Syndicate

Major Label Debut ·

2025/08/06

Graham is joined by veteran music industry publicity wizard, Brendan Bourke. They discuss his work with a seemingly endless list of artists including Elliott Smith, Broken Social Scene, Interpol, Clinic, and Tegan and Sara to name just a few. Word has it Brendan is probably solely responsible for Feist's "Let It Die" getting released in the US as well...Also, Jerquee and Bob's Texas Jalapeno Chips.📻🎚️Check out Bodega, Big Special, Dead Tooth, Nancy Ajram, Autoheart, and Weakened Friends.Wanna

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10:15

MLD News - Ozzy, Lucy and Hulk...y

Major Label Debut ·

2025/07/30

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul pay homage to Hulk and Ozzy and discuss what Lacy Dacus is up to. Also, Graham's ranking of Coldplay albums.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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67:02

"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain" with Nate Jackson...

Major Label Debut ·

2025/07/23

Graham is joined by Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn, authors of Tearing Down The Orange Curtain, to talk about the history and legacy of Orange County's explosive punk scene.📻🎚️Social Distortion “Mommy’s Little Monster” (7:06)Agent Orange “Bloodstains” (7:22)T.S.O.L. “Sounds Of Laughter” (8:02) China White “Dangerzone” (8:14)The Vandals “Wanna Be Manor” (8:21)Pennywise “Bro Hymn” (15:20) Millencolin “Lozin’ Must” (15:34)The Offspring “Bad Habit” (16:35)Adolescents “Amoeba” (17:11)Social Distortion

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16:43

A Major Label Debut Midsummer Manifesto

Major Label Debut ·

2025/07/16

Graham Wright is here and he's never wrong.Welcome to Wednesdays!Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!

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