Graham is joined by Roland 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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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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Graham is joined by veteran arts journalist and host of the critically acclaimed MUBI Podcast, Rico Gagliano. They discuss needle drops in movies, what they are, why we love them, and the power they hold to elevate a movie moment to a phenomenon. Also, buttered or unbuttered movie popcorn.
Check out the current season of Rico’s MUBI Podcast all about the most culture-defining needle drops of the last 40 years.

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Donovan “Atlantis” (28:10)
Queen and David Bowie “Under Pressure” ( 29:45)
Gary Jules “Mad World” (35:10)
LL Cool J “Deepest Bluest (Shark’s Fin)” (48:09)
Green Day “Brain Stew ft. Godzilla” (51:30)
Veruca Salt “Aurora”  (52:30)
Pet Shop Boys “Always On My Mind” (1:05:06)
Arnold McCuller “Nowhere To Run” (1:16:32)
Aimee Mann “Wise Up (1:20:14)
Olivia Newton-John “Xanadu (feat. Electric Light Orchestra)” (1:30:02)
Oingo Boingo “Weird Science” (1:39:50)
Deep Purple “Hush” (1:46:35)

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Standing at the usual Major Label Debut intersection of art and commerce, Graham is joined by musician and composer Sam Kogon to discuss the darkening sky in the shadow of the rapidly expanding “AI overpass” and how to cope with the slop dripping down from above. As a leading voice in intellectual property litigation and advocate for the protection of music creators, Sam shares his perspective on the generative AI landscape and what we lose when we abdicate creative expression to technology. Also, mock duck.

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Sam Kogon “I Could Never” (2:35)
“America” (1:13:03)

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In Major Label Debut - MLD News: Record Club III, Graham and John Paul discuss "Mutiny After Midnight", the physical only release from Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds.

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Graham is joined by accomplished singer-songwriter Lenka. They discuss her first record "Lenka", her new record "Good Days" (out today - listen now!), as well as the sometimes paradoxical intersection of authentic songwriting and commercial sync licensing. Also, tortilla bowl salads. 

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Lenka “The Show” (1:36)
“Long Way Home” (17:56 )
“Unique” (18:30 )
“Good Days” (23:02)
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In the second installment of the Major Label Debut Music Movie Club, Graham and John Paul are once again joined by the inimitable Bret Berg of Museum of Home Video. They discuss a trio of vanity movie projects from Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan.

Check out the trailer for Boomer Rats in the '80s!!
Tune in to the MoHV livestream tomorrow May 19th at 7:30pm PDT (10:30pm EDT)!

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Graham is joined by Anne Richmond Boston of The Swimming Pool Q's to discuss not just the Q's time on A&M records but also the puzzling story of Anne's second solo record. That album, titled "I Should Be Happy" and recorded in the early 90s, was finally released just last year after spending more than thirty years stuck on the proverbial shelf. Anne talks about rediscovering her creativity as a songwriter and musician as well as the joy of live performance. Also, water. And healthy food.

Check out Anne’s album I Should Be Happy

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Swimming Pool Qs “The Bells Ring” (1:13)
Anne Richmond Boston “Who Cares (feat. Terry Adams)” (5:48)
“Bottle Of Sleep” (11:10)
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Intrepid correspondents Graham and John Paul wade into the world of fashion and discuss the Tom Petty collaboration with John Varvatos.

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