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Major Label Debut

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Art and Commerce
Music Business
Elliott Smith
In the Trees
South By Southwest
The Replacements
Rooney
Music Industry
R.E.M.
The Watchmen
Soul Asylum
Vashti Bunyan
Winnipeg
MCA Records
Napster
Columbia Records
Toad the Wet Sprocket
A&M Records
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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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Randy Ojeda
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Steve Baze
Member of the band Hot Hot Heat
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Greta Morgan
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Greg Alsop
Former drummer of Tokyo Police Club and musician involved in writing music for various media projects.
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Episode: Tokyo Police Club (and beyond!) with Greg Alsop *rebroadcast*
Dan Mangan
Canadian singer-songwriter known for his folk and experimental music.
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Episode: Dan Mangan + Blacksmith - "Club Meds" with Dan Mangan
Keith Murray
Lead vocalist and guitarist of We Are Scientists
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Episode: We Are Scientists - "With Love and Squalor" with Keith Murray
Chris Stamey
Artist, songwriter, and producer known for his work with The DBs and solo albums
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Episode: Chris Stamey - "It's Alright"
Morgan Nagler
Professional songwriter, member of Whispertown, and solo artist
Whispertown
Episode: Co-writing with Morgan Nagler of Whispertown
Dave Alvin
Musician, guitarist, and songwriter, known for his work with The Blasters and X.
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Episode: The Blasters - "The Blasters" with Dave Alvin

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Graham Wright
Host of engaging discussions with musicians and industry professionals, focusing on their experiences with major labels and the intersection of art and commerce.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Love it.

    Graham Wright is such a great host! Very good at interviews and talking solo. Enthusiastic, curious, and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alittlechaos
    United States5 months ago
  • In-Depth, Insightful discussion

    MLD goes deeper into the process of creating an album than your typical podcast. Really fascinating stuff. Love the final question too! Also, the News episodes are fantastic. So fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Echoes1313
    United States8 months ago
  • Guards down, interest up!

    The artists he interviews have all been very relaxed and forthcoming. It feels—in the best way—like eavesdropping on what musicians talk about when muggles aren’t around. The wonderful thing that connects them is the love of the art. Just heard one with the Soul Asylum guy. I only know their singles, and the best compliment I can give this show is I am going RIGHT NOW to listen to the album they talked about! Adding this: listen even if you’ve never heard of the band! If you love music and you l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kchrisfox
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Music Pod

    Great concept! Graham is a fantastic host and the guests have been interesting. A different take on the music podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob23087
    United States10 months ago
  • Guards down, interest up!

    The artists he interviews have all been very relaxed and forthcoming. It feels—in the best way—like eavesdropping on what musicians talk about when muggles aren’t around. The wonderful thing that connects them is the love of the art. Just heard one with the Soul Asylum guy. I only know their singles, and the best compliment I can give this show is I am going RIGHT NOW to listen to the album they talked about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kchrisfox
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and candid interviewing style of the host, noting his ability to engage guests in meaningful conversation.
Many enjoy the deep dives into the creative processes and stories behind significant music careers.
Overall, the discussions resonate well, striking a balance between entertainment and informative industry insights.
There are some critiques about advertisements; some feel they detracted from the episode experience.

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"The Lost Voice" with Greta Morgan
Q: How has your voice changed in the last two years?
Greta mentioned that her speaking voice has improved significantly, and she can now sing quietly with a beautiful tone.
"The Lost Voice" with Greta Morgan
Q: What were you eating when you were writing The Lost Voice?
Greta shared that she would typically have gluten-free toast and tried to make it taste like a Cinnabon.
Navigating the Intersection of Art and Commerce with Randy Ojeda
Q: How has your journey led you to where you are today?
Randy explains he started in bands, shifted to law school, then moved into management, and eventually became a music lawyer to support independent artists.
Navigating the Intersection of Art and Commerce with Randy Ojeda
Q: What is the crappiest deal you've ever seen an artist stuck in or almost stuck in?
Randy Ojeda responds with a recent example where a girl band was offered an exploitative deal that would have given a management company complete control over their careers for a decade.
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith - "Club Meds" with Dan Mangan
Q: What were you expecting when you put it on again?
I was expecting to hate how my voice was recorded and be reminded of some tumultuous feelings around the record, but I felt none of that.

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1. Randy Ojeda
2. Steve Baze
3. Greta Morgan
4. Greg Alsop
5. Dan Mangan
6. Keith Murray
7. Chris Stamey
8. Morgan Nagler

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