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Major Label Debut

Major Label Debut

54 episodes

1 day ago

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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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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Music Commentary

Music Interviews

Episodes (20/54)

Major Label Debut

Tokyo Police Club (and beyond!) with Greg Alsop *rebroadcast*

In this spirit of the season we reflect on the support of our dearest friends with this rebroadcast. From all of us at MLD, take care and Happy Holidays!

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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1 day ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - News You Can Yules

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul are bringing you season's greetings with the official MLD 2025 Gift Guide.

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Girlfriend Material's Hyped For The Holidays
Dan Mangan's New Album Natural Light
We Are Scientists / Keith Murray's 20th Anniversary of With Love And Squalor
Chris Stamey's New Album Anything is Possible
Morgan Nagler's New Single “Cradle the Pain"
The Blasters / Dave Alvin's New Album with The Third Mind Right Now! and the first vinyl pressing of his Merle Haggard tribute Tulare Dust
Save Ferris / Monique Powell's New Single "Get Dancing"
Nels Cline's New Album Consentrik Quartet
Bret Berg and Museum of Home Video's Patreon
Alan Siegel's New Book Stupid TV, Be More Funny
Brendan Bourke's artist roster including Big Special and Moon Panda
Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn's New Book Tearing Down the Orange Curtain
Green Day / Rob Cavallo's 30th Anniversary Resissue of Dookie
Guster / Ryan Miller's 2024 Album Ooh La La
Lisa Fancher and everything from Frontier Records
The Bongos / Richard Barone's 2025 Live Album The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985
Greg Alsop's Delta Underground Single “I Won’t Give You Up"
Claw Hammer / Bob Lee's New Band Astral Jets
Surfaris / Bob Berryhill's 60th Anniversary pressing of “Wipe Out"
Moe. / Rob Derhak's 2025 Album Circle of Giants
Wire / Colin Newman and Malka Spigel's New Immersion Album WTF??
The Watchmen / Sammy Kohn's Show more...

1 week ago

28 minutes

Major Label Debut

Dan Mangan + Blacksmith - "Club Meds" with Dan Mangan

Graham is joined by Dan Mangan, singer/songwriting icon of the Canadian music scene, to discuss his 2015 album Club Meds. Dan candidly shares what happened when the record he took a big swing on didn't quite connect, and how hard lessons learned during that experience led him down a new path. They also talk about hanging with Paul McCartney, turning down a drum feature from Dave Grohl, and the mid 00's fascination with robots. Also, sausage breakfast wraps.

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Dan Mangan + Blacksmith “Vessel” (2:47)
“Offred” (8:30)
Dan Mangan “So Much For Everyone” (19:09)
“Robots” (28:30)
Bon Iver “Skinny Love” (34:27)
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith “New Skies” (50:35)
“Mouthpiece” (56:44)
“Club Meds” (1:00:29)
“Forgetery” (1:06:05)
Dan Mangan “Race To The Bottom” (1:19:44)
“Cold In The Summer” (1:24:30)
Lay Low” (1:44:19)

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2 weeks ago

1 hour 53 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - Jack White and Eminem's Halftime Show

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul talk about Jack White and Eminem's performance at the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving halftime show.

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3 weeks ago

19 minutes

Major Label Debut

We Are Scientists - "With Love and Squalor" with Keith Murray

Graham is joined by Keith Murray of We Are Scientists to discuss the band's 2005 major label debut, With Love And Squalor. They also talk about the journey from major label to self-releasing records, as well as autobahn toilets and country pubs.
Also, burritos and margaritas.

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We Are Scientists “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” (2:20)
Art Brut “Formed A Band” (20:15)
We Are Scientists “The Great Escape” (24:55 )
Ambulance Ltd. “Primitive (The Way I Treat You)” (51:45)

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4 weeks ago

1 hour 47 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - The Florian Schneider Auctions

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.

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1 month ago

23 minutes

Major Label Debut

Chris Stamey - "It's Alright"

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.

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Chris Stamey “Of Time and All She Brings To Mind” (1:24 )
DNA “Egomaniac’s Kiss” (23:07)
Lydia Lunch “Ran Away Dark” (23:36)
Chris Stamey “Cara Lee” (29:19)
Chris Bell “I Am The Cosmos” (34:35)
Chris Stamey “I’d Be Lost Without You (feat. The Lemon Twigs)” (43:00)
“Meet Me In Midtown (feat Marshall Crenshaw)” (45:26)
“Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (feat. The Lemon Twigs)” (52:45)

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1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - Songs vs Records and Year Two of Major Label Debut

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.

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1 month ago

15 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD's First Birthday and Year in Review with Graham, John Paul and Josh

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!

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1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Major Label Debut

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

Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul offer their cold takes on Taylor Swift's "The Life Of A Showgirl".

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2 months ago

39 minutes

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Co-writing with Morgan Nagler of Whispertown

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.

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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 Morgan Nagler “The Root” (27:33)

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2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - Future Ruins

Graham and John Paul talk about the cancellation of Future Ruins and the new Taylor Swift record.

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2 months ago

18 minutes

Major Label Debut

The Blasters - "The Blasters" with Dave Alvin

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.

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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)

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2 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - NIN Review

Graham is reunited with John Paul who shares his concert review of Nine Inch Nails.

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3 months ago

30 minutes

Major Label Debut

Save Ferris - "It Means Everything" with Monique Powell

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.

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“Come On Eileen” (1:08)
“Spam” (21:50)
The Specials “Ghost Town” (22:54)
Save Ferris “New Sound” (24:11)
“Goodbye” (24:57)
“The World Is New” (27:00)

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3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - The MTV VMA MLD GWTs*

*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)

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3 months ago

16 minutes

Major Label Debut

"Lovers" with Nels Cline

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.

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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 / Diaphanous” (54:58)
“The Bond” (56:10)
“The Search For Cat” (58:15)
“Snare, Girl” (63:49)
Sonic Youth “Snare, Girl” (64:40)

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3 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Major Label Debut

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

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, October 2 at 7:30pm PST (10:30pm EST)

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3 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Major Label Debut

MLD News - Oasis Review

Graham saw Oasis aand he's gonna tell you about it!

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4 months ago

16 minutes

Major Label Debut

"The Simpsons Sing The Blues" with Alan Siegel

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"
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“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” (26:20)
“See You Smile” (34:10)
“The Monorail Song” (39:14)
“It Was A Very Good Beer” (42:00)
“Baby On Board” (58:00)

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4 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes