Major Label Debut

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 !

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 !

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 D...

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. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

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. Frontier Records on Bandcamp 📻🎚️ Flyboys “Picture Perfect” (1:57) Runaways “Cherry Bomb” (16:09) Circle Jerks “Live Fast Die Young” (25:17) Adolescents “Rip It Up” (28:20) C...

Intrepid correspondents and estate sale enthusiasts Graham and John Paul dive into the auction lots of the inimitable David Lynch. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

Graham is joined by Richard Barone of The Bongos to discuss the band's 1983 album, Numbers With Wings . Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

From the collective desk in the shared work space that is the Major Label Debut Podcast Network comes an exciting non-pope related announcement. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

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. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label De...

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. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

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...

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. Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else from Major Label Debut

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...

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)... Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else from Major Label Debut

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. Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And ever...

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. Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else from Major Label Debut

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...

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. Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else...

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...

Ned Brower, former drummer for Rooney, joins Graham to talk about the band's debut self titled album, the unique situation of starting their career on a major label record, and the struggle to maintain authenticity and support creative evolution when confronted with major expectations. Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else from Major Label Debut

Today is something different. Graham is joined by Major Label Debut producers John Paul and Josh. They talk about the origin of Major Label Debut, conduct a Season 1 wrap up, and start previewing upcoming guests! Wanna watch on  YouTube ? Need a t-shirt or a mug? And everything else from Major Label Debut

Dave Pirner, songwriter and lead singer of Soul Asylum, discusses the band's 1988 album "Hang Time". Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

Graham is joined by Brenda Sauter, bassist of the The Feelies, to discuss their 1988 album "Only Life". They also talk about historical New Jersey buildings and saag paneer. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney join to talk about their 1992 album "Piece of Cake" and when the major labels came for the Seattle grunge scene. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !

Acclaimed author and 2x Grammy-winning music critic Bob Mehr joins Graham to discuss his book  Trouble Boys , the definitive biography of the Replacements. Wanna watch MLD on  YouTube ? Need an MLD t-shirt or mug ? And everything else from  Major Label Debut !