First Spin

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Episodes: 37

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Hey, I’m Hayden Thomas—musician, lifelong music fan, and the guy who still makes mixtapes for road trips.


First Spin is my weekly interview show where I sit down with emerging artists who I genuinely believe are doing something special. You might not know their names yet, but if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to change that.


This show isn’t about hype. It’s about real conversations—about the first gigs, the late-night doubts, the sound that finally clicks. It’s a space for new voices to tell their stories, and for all of us to listen a little closer.


If you’re always on the hunt for the next song that’ll mean something to you—welcome. You’re in the right place.


New artists. Real stories. Weekly drops. Let’s give ‘em their first spin.


Episode Date
Will McCartt on therapy, collaborating with Northwest Stories, and the influence of Gregory Alan Isakov
May 25, 2026
Drew White on kindness, diabetes, and Concrete Americana
May 04, 2026
Khatumu on racist kids, self-therapizing, and her upcoming performance at Bottle Rock
Apr 20, 2026
American Fraternity on masculinity, LA Hedonism, and celebrating imperfections
Apr 13, 2026
Wesley Phipps on leaving Houston, driving to Ohio, and falling in love with Nashville
Mar 30, 2026
HAFFWAY (Live at The Moroccan Lounge)
Mar 16, 2026
Seth Beamer: "The Song Is In Control"
Mar 09, 2026
Tourneforte's James Uzzel on Myrtle Beach, Carolina Emo, and the Making of Make Good
Feb 23, 2026
Emily James on oversharing, romance, and continuing Summer Nostalgia
Feb 09, 2026
Welcome Stranger on Craigslist, Fleet Foxes and their newest single “Won’t Be Around”
Jan 26, 2026
Ovven on the Peace Corps, OJ, and the influence of Wilco
Jan 19, 2026
Nikki Falk on love songs, analog promotion, and the upcoming album Fighter Dog.
Jan 12, 2026
Will Overman on divorce, Tik Tok kids, and the Somewhere Upstate Tour
Jan 05, 2026
Range Life: recording studios, AI, and the influence of Phantom Planet
Dec 15, 2025
Gursday: slow pitch softball, Bogeyland, and the inspiration of Nirvana
Dec 01, 2025
Louis Metric on song titles, mountaineering, and the inspiration of John Mayer.
Nov 17, 2025
Tennis Courts debut brand new single and vow to never purchase another guitar pedal!
Nov 10, 2025
Penny Beverly on Netflix, dating in LA, and the influence of Portugal. The Man
Nov 03, 2025
The Penske File on the challenges of touring in the USA
Oct 27, 2025
The Dead & Down’s Taylor Burlage on Montana and using space to make The Black Keys a little more Bon Iver
Oct 20, 2025
Dylan Flynn on dead poets, co-writing, and SXSW
Oct 13, 2025
RYLY on creative droughts, genuine fans, and the influence of The Killers.
Oct 06, 2025
Taylor Lansdale on Appalachia, ignoring internet trolls, and the influence of Jason Isbell
Sep 29, 2025
Jack Sanders on the highs and lows of going viral, defining success, and the influence of Tyler Childers
Sep 22, 2025
Addisyn Logan on moving back home, hiding music from her family, and Tik Toks with Josh Allen
Sep 15, 2025
Ryan Taylor Price on Community, the History of Rock n Roll, and the Influence of Neil Young
Sep 08, 2025
Charlie & Margot: Matteo DeBenedetti on Mental health, Balancing Multiple Bands and the New Springsteen Movie
Sep 01, 2025
Magenta Wave on Seattle Rock, Living with Bandmates, and the Influence of Flipturn
Aug 25, 2025
Leisure Hour’s Raegan Gordon on DIY roots, safe spaces, and shooting your shot
Aug 18, 2025
All the Wine: Farewell Currents, Empire Builder, and Songs for Letting Go
Aug 11, 2025
Borrowed Sparks: Mike Bay on Grief, Faith, and Finding a Voice in Nashville
Aug 04, 2025
Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn: On DIY Punk, Orgcore & Not Giving Up
Jul 28, 2025
Justin VanNiekerk of Flycatcher: On Carving a Sound That Sticks
Jul 21, 2025
Madison Hughes: On Genre-Hopping, Honesty & Her Debut Album
Jun 30, 2025
Critter Ruwart: On Brotherhood, Small-Town Roots, and Chasing Big Sounds
Jun 23, 2025
Pacific’s Will Hunter: On Touring, Burnout & Hitting 2 Million Streams
Jun 16, 2025
Eliza Harrison Smith: On Writing Sad Songs That Sound Happy
Jun 09, 2025