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Major Label Debut
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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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MLD News - Radiohead's LP10...?
Feb 2500:19:33Tap to summarizeIntrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul investigate theories about Radiohead's newly formed company and discuss if it means new music from the band is on the horizon.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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Independent Label Life with Michael Eades of YK Records
Feb 1901:32:33Tap to summarizeGraham is joined by YK Records founder, fellow podcast host, and pioneer of the intersection of music and the early internet, Michael Eades. Michael shares his passion for building and fostering creative communities outside of the mainstream music industry silo. They discuss how the dial-up modem days compare with the current internet landscape, the need for conscious engagement in discovering new music and about starting probably the first internet beard growing contest. Also, cheap cigarettes, hamburgers, and tofu banh mi.📻🎚️Bleary "Sugar Splint" (2:35)Detachment Kit “Ted The Electric” (17:05)sElf “Cannon” (17:30)Call Florence Pow “Periodic Table” (47:38)Kindercastle “New Way of Life” (61:16)Uncle Skeleton “The Ballad of Uncle Skeleton” (64:04)The Prudish Few “Aliver than Ever” (68:04)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
Transcribe →MLD News - Super Bowl Performances
Feb 1100:22:56Tap to summarizeIntrepid correspdondents Graham and John Paul discuss the Super Bowl's pregame and halftime shows.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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Hot Hot Heat - "Elevator" with Steve Bays
Feb 401:27:12Tap to summarizeJoining Graham this week is Steve Bays of Hot Hot Heat to discuss the band's 2005 album, Elevator.Graham and Steve talk about the realities of touring, the impact of mental health on musicians, and the value of passion projects. Also, pad thai and California gas station wine.📻🎚️Hot Hot Heat “Goodnight Goodnight” (1:32)Liars “Mr You’re On Fire Mr” (7:02)Hot Hot Heat “Bandages” (12:42)“Middle Of Nowhere” (16:20)The Walkmen “The Rat” (49:19)“You Owe Me An IOU” (54:42)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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MLD News Pitchfork's Subscription Model and an MLD Announcement
Jan 2800:21:53Tap to summarizeIntrepid correspdondents Graham and John Paul discuss Pitchfork's pivot to a subscription model as well as an exciting announcement from the MLD Podcast Network.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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"The Lost Voice" with Greta Morgan
Jan 2201:19:31Tap to summarizeGraham is joined by Greta Morgan to discuss her memoir, The Lost Voice. Greta shares the evolution of her musical identity after being diagnosed with a disorder that robbed her of her voice. They also talk about the complexities of band dynamics, the impact of COVID-19 on creativity, and the transformative journey of writing a memoir. Also, homemade cinnabons and superfood lattes, or celery and burnt nachos. 📻🎚️Hush Sound “Wine Red” (2:30)Gold Motel “Don’t Send The Searchlights” (8:35)Greta Morgan “White Sands” (27:15)Check out Greta's website!Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
Transcribe →MLD News - A Salute to Bob Weir and 5 Songs To Get Into The Grateful Dead
Jan 1400:29:59Tap to summarizeIntrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Weir and offer a guided introduction to the Grateful Dead.📻🎚️Grateful Dead “St. Steven” (5:30)“Truckin’” (8:07)Bob Weir “Cassidy” (10:22)Grateful Dead “Althea” (13:22)“Touch Of Grey” (15:10)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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Navigating the Intersection of Art and Commerce with Randy Ojeda
Jan 701:18:00Tap to summarizePicture this: you are standing at the intersection of Art and Commerce. It is a hectic crossing; a convoluted tangle with countless voices offering advice anywhere on the scale from utterly awful to actually useful but no easy way to discern which is which. Here to clear a path is Randy Ojeda, manager and music lawyer but for purpose of continuing the mind illustration, a crossing guard the traffic actually stops for. Not only do Graham and Randy talk about bad deals and shady accounting, but also about Randy's unique approach to helping new and indie artists navigate the intersection by making legal services more accessible. Also, club sandwiches and Arnold Palmers.📻🎚️Ganser “Black Sand” (2:14)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
Transcribe →MLD News - Border Disorder
Aug 13, 202500:14:06Tap to summarizeInterpid correspondent Graham discusses an issue from the front lines of Canadian indie band touring: the current situation of US work visas.
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Music Publicity with Brendan Bourke of The Syndicate
Aug 6, 202501:11:04Tap to summarizeGraham 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 watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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