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MLD News - Ella Langley Sep 25, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul discuss Ella Langley's all-time record breaking #1 "Choosin' Texas".
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MLD News - Stella Lefty etc. Sep 12, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul weigh in on Stella Lefty and nepotism in the music business.
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MLD Record Club: Bleary "Little Brain" Sep 02, 2026

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Graham and John Paul talk about the debut record "Little Brain" from Nashville band Bleary.
Check out their page and grab a copy for yourself!
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Bleary “Soft and Rotten” (8:34)
“Little Brain” (15:36)
“Sugar Splint” (18:38)
Fastboy” (26:16)
* times probably inaccurate because of ads :(
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MLD News - Ellie Goulding, Management and Live Nation, oh my! Aug 26, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul delve into the recent conflict between Ellie Goulding and her former management team, and discuss the unique role of managers in the music business.
And don't forget to check out "Fully Slow" by So Faint
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MLD News - Brooklyn Vegan and Music News Outlets Aug 12, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul discuss the evolving music news landscape.
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MLD News - Apalooza Aug 05, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul talk music festivals. From the Polo Grounds big ones to the condemned hotel small ones, there's a festival out there for everyone.
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MLD News - Angine de Poitrine, Jack White, & Twin Temple Jul 29, 2026

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Josh is on vacation so Graham and John Paul run wild!
Graham downloads his experience seeing Angine de Poitrine and Jack White rock Toronto. Also: Canadian guitar legend Brendan Dean, Charley Crockett kicking Twin Temple off his tour, and a very special DC Talk review that 11 year-old Graham wrote for his church newsletter.
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Angine de Poitrine - https://anginedepoitrine.com/
Jack White - https://jackwhiteiii.com
Gutvoid - https://gutvoid.bandcamp.com

The Features - "Exhibit A" with Rollum Haas Jul 22, 2026

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Graham is joined by Rollum Haas, drummer of The Features, to discuss the band's 2004 major label debut "Exhibit A". They also talk about the recent release of "Exhibit A (Original Sweat Tea Mix)" on YK Records and the differences between the original recording and the "polished" major label version. Also, steamed broccolini and pole caught salmon.
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The Features “Blow It Out” (1:17)
“Million Ways To Sing The Blues” (22:06)
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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul discuss the details and fallout of the copyright lawsuit won by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
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MLD News - Johnny Marr's Guitars Are Our Stars Jul 06, 2026

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul delve into another edition of Major Label Debut's Music Related Auction Spectacular and break down the top items they'd appreciate being gifted to them.
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