Major Label Debut

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 !

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”...

*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 !

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 A...

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...

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 !

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” (1:4...

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 !

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 Chi...

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 !

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) Mill...

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 !

Do you have the time, T o 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-Trac...

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