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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...
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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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17 MAR 2025 · 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 Newman.
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3 MAR 2025 · 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.
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17 FEB 2025 · 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 regain control of her music, but also rediscover her joy of songwriting.
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3 FEB 2025 · 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.
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27 JAN 2025 · 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!
Brand new Major Label Debut interviews start rolling on February 3!
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6 JAN 2025 · Dave Pirner, songwriter and lead singer of Soul Asylum, discusses the band's 1988 album "Hang Time".
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23 DEC 2024 · 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.
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9 DEC 2024 · 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.
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25 NOV 2024 · Acclaimed author and 2x Grammy-winning music critic Bob Mehr joins Graham to discuss his book Trouble Boys, the definitive biography of the Replacements.
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11 NOV 2024 · Glen Phillips, songwriter and lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket, joins Graham to discuss the band's 1991 album "fear". Glen shares his perspective on navigating the turning tides that came with commercial success, and remembering how to make music for the sheer joy of it. Also, haggis.
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...
show more
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!
show less
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| Author | Major Label Debut |
| Organization | Major Label Debut |
| Categories | Music Commentary , Music Interviews , Music |
| Website | - |
| majorlabeldebutpodcast@gmail.com |
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