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Major Label Debut

Major Label Debut
Major Label Debut
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    MLD Record Club: Charli xcx "Wuthering Heights"

    13/04/2026 | 33 mins.
    In the second installment of the Major Label Debut [News]:- Record Club, Graham and John Paul discuss Charli xcx's "Wuthering Heights".

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    Charli xcx “Out Of Myself” (8:38)
    “Chains of Love”  (11:41)
    "House featuring John Cale” (14:37)
    “Eyes Of The World featuring Sky Ferreira” (14:45)
    “My Reminder” (16: 39)
     *times probably inaccurate because of ads

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    Sound Team - "Movie Monster" with Bill Baird

    06/04/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    Graham is joined by Bill Baird to discuss what he calls the "major label cautionary tale" that is Sound Team's "Movie Monster". Released on Capitol Records in 2006, the expectations for Sound Team's major label debut were big, but creative issues with the album, questionable spending by the label, and critical reception from one particular outlet doomed not only the album, but the entire band.  
    Also, weird theories about eggs.

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    Sound Team “Your Eyes Are Liars” (1:13)
    Spoon “The Agony of Lafitte” (7:02)
    Sound Team “Born To Please” (26:30)
    The Walkmen “We’ve Been Had” (30:05)
    Mazarin “For Energy Infinite” (30:31)
    {{{ SUNSET }}} “Man’s Heart Complaint” (36:45)
    Heavy Meddo “Hairpiece Horseman (feat. Britt Daniel) (60:07)
    * times inaccurate because of ads

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    MLD News - The Jim Irsay Auctions

    25/03/2026 | 30 mins.
    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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    Immersion - "WTF??" and Music Industry Chat with Colin Newman and Malka Spigel

    22/03/2026 | 1h 51 mins.
    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.

    Buy Immersion’s new record WTF?? as well as Colin and Malka’s weekly radio show swimming in sound

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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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    MLD Record Club: Dry Cleaning "Secret Love"

    12/03/2026 | 37 mins.
    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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About Major Label Debut

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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