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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 - Ozzy, Lucy and Hulk...y
Jul 30, 202500:10:15Tap to summarizeIntrepid 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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"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain" with Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn
Jul 23, 202501:07:02Tap to summarizeGraham 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 “Story Of My Life” (19:53)Ink & Lead “So Drunk, So Many Hotdogs” (21:02)The Mechanics “No Brakes” (47:44)Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
Transcribe →A Major Label Debut Midsummer Manifesto
Jul 16, 202500:16:43Tap to summarizeGraham 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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Green Day - "Dookie" with Rob Cavallo
Jul 9, 202501:24:40Tap to summarizeDo 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 watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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MLD Announcement - Wednesdays
Jul 7, 202500:04:53Tap to summarizeIntrepid 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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Guster - "Lost And Gone Forever" with Ryan Miller (Pt. 2)
Jun 27, 202501:03:24Tap to summarizeRyan 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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Guster - "Lost And Gone Forever" with Ryan Miller (Pt. 1)
Jun 23, 202500:51:24Tap to summarizeGraham 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!
Transcribe →MLD News - God Only Knows What Taylor Swift Will Do Next
Jun 16, 202500:26:54Tap to summarizeIntrepid correspdonents Graham and John Paul return to reflect on the legacy of Brian Wilson and what could possibly remain for Taylor Swift to accomplish.Wanna watch MLD on YouTube?Need an MLD t-shirt or mug?And everything else from Major Label Debut!
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