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