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Major Label Debut

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 73

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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22/05/2026
#88
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#62
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05/05/2026
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30/04/2026
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🇨🇦 Canada - musicCommentary
25/04/2026
#90
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24/04/2026
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🇨🇦 Canada - musicCommentary
16/04/2026
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https://majorlabeldebut-shop.fourthwall.com/
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https://www.guster.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@MajorLabelDebut/videos
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https://www.patreon.com/museumofhomevideo
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Elliott Smith - "XO" with Rob Schnapf

Season 1 · Episode 1

lundi 28 octobre 2024 • Duration 46:17

Rob Schnapf, producer of Elliott Smith's 1998 record "XO", joins Graham to discuss this landmark major label debut, helping Smith continue to expand his sonic palette, and burritos.

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Welcome to Major Label Debut

jeudi 17 octobre 2024 • Duration 00:42

Host Graham Wright (Tokyo Police Club, CBC Radio) welcomes you to the new podcast Major Label Debut. Launching October 28, 2024 with new episodes every other week!

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Toad the Wet Sprocket - "fear" with Glen Phillips

Season 1 · Episode 2

lundi 11 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:01:27

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.

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The Replacements - "Tim" with Bob Mehr

Season 1 · Episode 3

lundi 25 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:13:42

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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Mudhoney - "Piece of Cake" with Mark Arm and Steve Turner

Season 1 · Episode 4

lundi 9 décembre 2024 • Duration 37:19

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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The Feelies - "Only Life" with Brenda Sauter

Season 1 · Episode 5

lundi 23 décembre 2024 • Duration 39:18

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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Season 1 Wrap-Up and Season 2 Preview

lundi 27 janvier 2025 • Duration 57:27

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!

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Soul Asylum - "Hang Time" with Dave Pirner

Season 1 · Episode 6

lundi 6 janvier 2025 • Duration 34:49

Dave Pirner, songwriter and lead singer of Soul Asylum, discusses the band's 1988 album "Hang Time".

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Rooney - "Rooney" with Ned Brower

lundi 3 février 2025 • Duration 01:06:45

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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Vashti Bunyan - "Just Another Diamond Day" with Vashti Bunyan

lundi 17 février 2025 • Duration 58:00

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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