Major Label Debut

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MLD News - Songs vs Records and Year Two of Major Label Debut Nov 06, 2025

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Graham and John Paul talk about songs and records and songs vs records and also what is in the pipeline for Year Two of Major Label Debut.
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MLD's First Birthday and Year in Review with Graham, John Paul and Josh Oct 29, 2025

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It's been one year of MLD! We discuss lessons learned, our fav highlights from interviews, and dive in to our very first mailbag for some listener questions! Thanks for joining us on this journey and hope you enjoy the next year of MLD!
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MLD News - Cold Takes on "The Life Of A Showgirl" Oct 22, 2025

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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul offer their cold takes on Taylor Swift's "The Life Of A Showgirl".
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Co-writing with Morgan Nagler of Whispertown Oct 16, 2025

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Graham is joined by Grammy nominated songwriter Morgan Nagler to discuss her career as one of the most sought after co-writers in indie music. In addition to perspectives on songwriting, Morgan talks about navigating creative working relationships, the magic of Kim Deal, and why AI will never replace the human connection at the heart of music. Also, Spindrift.
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Morgan Nagler “Cradle The Pain” (4:09)
Kim Deal and Morgan Nagler “Range On Castle” (21:33)
Phoebe Bridgers “Kyoto” (22:48)
Kim Deal and Morgan Nagler “The Root” (27:33)
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MLD News - Future Ruins Oct 08, 2025

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Graham and John Paul talk about the cancellation of Future Ruins and the new Taylor Swift record.
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The Blasters - "The Blasters" with Dave Alvin Oct 01, 2025

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Graham is joined by Dave Alvin to discuss The Blaster’s 1981 self-titled album. Dave also shares his perspective on labels, creative control, and loving what you do. Also, beer and BBQ.
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The Blasters “Marie Marie” (3:02)
Carole King “Up On The Roof” (32:04)
The Germs “What We Do Is Secret” (45:35)
X “Los Angeles” (46:01)
Los Lobos “Walking Song” (46:37)
Shakin’ Stevens “Marie Marie” (55:26)
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MLD News - NIN Review Sep 24, 2025

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Graham is reunited with John Paul who shares his concert review of Nine Inch Nails.
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Save Ferris - "It Means Everything" with Monique Powell Sep 17, 2025

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Joining MLD from a New England hotel lobby in the middle of tour, Monique Powell of Save Ferris talks with Graham about the band's 1997 album, It Means Everything. They discuss questionable major label expectations in the 90s, being dropped from that label, and perseverance through a spinal condition prognosis which threatened Monique's ability to perform.
Also, clam pizza.
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“Come On Eileen” (1:08)
“Spam” (21:50)
The Specials “Ghost Town” (22:54)
Save Ferris “New Sound” (24:11)
“Goodbye” (24:57)
“The World Is New” (27:00)
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MLD News - The MTV VMA MLD GWTs* Sep 10, 2025

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*The Music Television Video Video Music Awards Major Label Debut Graham Wright Thoughts
(Graham talks VMAs and the space awards shows occupy in the industry landscape)
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"Lovers" with Nels Cline Sep 03, 2025

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Graham is joined by composer and true guitar polymath, Nels Cline. Through his 2016 mood music album "Lovers" released on Blue Note records, they discuss creativity and explore the abstract nature of inspiration.
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Nels Cline “Glad To Be Unhappy” (2:53)
“The Night Porter” (7:56)
“Cry, Want” (9:15)
“So Hard It Hurts” (10:22 )
“Secret Love” (35:55)
“It Only Has To Happen Once” (37:16)
“Max, Mon Amour” (46:01)
Victor Young Orchestra “Beautiful Love” (48:55)
Nels Cline “Beautiful Love” (50:05)
“Introduction / Diaphanous” (54:58)
“The Bond” (56:10)
“The Search For Cat” (58:15)
“Snare, Girl” (63:49)
Sonic Youth “Snare, Girl” (64:40)
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