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.
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The Surfaris - "Play" with Bob Berryhill
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 around them (41:20). Also turkey sandwiches.
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MLD News - Return of the King (of Piracy)
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)...
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moe. - "No Doy" with Rob Derhak
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.
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MLD News - The End Of SXSW?
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.
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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