Major Label Debut

Intrepid auction-watchers Graham and John Paul each discuss their top three picks from Jim Irsay's collection - exploring iconic music memorabilia, rare guitars, and a bunch of other cool stuff. Also, John Paul attempts to understand Graham's distaste for Pink Floyd.

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In a Major Label Debut first, Graham is joined by returning guests Colin Newman and Malka Spigel. They talk shady labels, artist advocacy and the importance of maintaining (or fighting to regain) artistic control of work, as well as their love of cats. Also, don't eat in the studio.

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Immersion  “Use It Don’t Lose It” (1:02)
Modern Nature “Pharaoh” (90:55)
AK/DK “Nobody Shouts (feat. Thick Richard)” (91:56)
Anna Erhard “Hot Family” (92:39)
Holiday Ghosts “Sublime Disconnect” (93:18)
Cubzoa “In 2 Worlds” (93:57)
My Precious Bunny “I Go Up You Go Down” (94:32)
* times probably inaccurate because of ads

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In this inaugural episode of Major Label Debut Podcast Network’s Record Club, Graham and John Paul discuss Dry Cleaning’s lastest record “Secret Love”.

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Dry Cleaning “Scratchcard Lanyard” (2:43)
Sparklehorse “Piano Fire” (3:12)
Dry Cleaning “Joy” (18:02)
“Let Me Grow and You’ll See the Fruit” (19:30)
“Evil Evil Idiot” (22:06)

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Joining Graham this week is Ramesh Srivastava to discuss Voxtrot's self-titled 2007 debut - the only full length the band would make before breaking up in 2010. They discuss the challenges of album leaks, the significance of reviews, the journey of self-discovery in the music industry, and the impact of audience perception on artistic growth. Ramesh also shares his insights on finding purpose in creative work and the importance of showing up for the craft, regardless of inspiration. Also, breakfast tacos. 

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Foxtrot “Kid Gloves” (2:14)
“The Start of Something” (13:30)

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul investigate theories about Radiohead's newly formed company and discuss if it means new music from the band is on the horizon.

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