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At First Listen

Andrew Magnotta

There"s so much great music that it can be overwhelming to try and keep up with what"s coming out today, let alone important music from years past.Each week on "At First Listen," cohosts Andrew and Dominique dive deep into music new and old that to broaden their musical horizons and (hopefully) discover new favorites.Subscribe so you don"t miss an episode!Connect with "At First Listen" on Instagram @AtFirstListenPodcast.

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45:32

Hayley Williams' 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party'...

At First Listen ·

2025/09/12

We add some context to Hayley Williams' landmark third solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, discuss why it's a step into uncharted territory for her and what it means for the future of Paramore.Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!(Episode 40.)

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15:56

Blood Orange "Somewhere In Between" - Taking It Solo

At First Listen ·

2025/09/04

We're talking about a single from Blood Orange's new album, Essex Honey.We marvel at the mulit-instrumental talent of songwriter/producer Dev Hynes and we discuss the pitfalls and freedoms that comes with being a true solo artist.Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast via Instagram.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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26:27

Is Spotify Attacking Independent Artists or Is There...

At First Listen ·

2025/08/29

Spotify is using weird rules to fine and de-platform independent artists from its service — are these honest mistakes or is something more nefarious going on? Last week, Andrew’s band, One Hundred Thousand, got a notice from its distributor that one song from its 2021 album was flagged for “bot activity” and that the entire album was therefore being removed from Spotify, and all other digital streaming services as a penalty. No one at Spotify appears to be concerned enough to respond to our requests

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12:26

Deftones 'milk of the madonna' - Is This Brat?

At First Listen ·

2025/08/21

On the eve of the release of the new Deftones album, private music, we’re breaking down the band's “milk of the madonna" single. Andrew and Dominique ask where the line is when it comes to an artist rehashing their ‘classic’ sound, and how private music is bound to be the quintessential Deftones album for the new generation of fans who just recently discovered the band and elevated the Deftones to arena-level. Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram! Subscribe so you don’t

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10:20

Kallias' "The Final Cleansing" - Rinse and Repeat

At First Listen ·

2025/08/14

We highlight progressive metal band Kallias' latest single, "The Final Cleansing," the day their new album, Digital Plague, arrives on all streaming platforms.Andrew and Dominique dive into the many layers of "The Final Cleansing," how the song ebbs between cinematic intricacy and straightforward slam.Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of At First Listen.

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60:18

A Look at Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy With Black Sabbath...

At First Listen ·

2025/07/25

We honor the work of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away this week at age 76. Andrew and Dominique give Ozzy his flowers for being a much greater singer, performer and ambassador for rock and heavy metal music than people realize. We talk about the grim circumstances that led to Ozzy co-founding Black Sabbath with Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, and we consider how Satanic panic unwittingly fueled the band’s rise in the ‘70s. We stop down on some highlights from Ozzy’s incredible solo career

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43:32

The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' (1966) - Appreciating...

At First Listen ·

2025/07/17

We surf with The Beach Boys in memory of the band’s late mastermind Brian Wilson, who passed away in June at age 82. Andrew discusses his longstanding curiosity about The Beach Boys, while Dominique explains how one of the squarest bands of the ‘60s was an element of her teenage rebellion in the ‘00s. We discuss why coolness has always eluded the Beach Boys and where the band's legacy stands today. Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram! Subscribe so you don’t miss an

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18:55

Karnivool's "Drone" Is Anything But One-Note

At First Listen ·

2025/07/10

A band Andrew has traveled across the world to see just released its first new song in years.From Perth, Australia, Karnivool is probably the greatest rock band in the world that nobody knows about! We discuss the new single, "Drone," the merits of having a tight catalog and why Karnivool is such a well-kept secret.Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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20:50

Foo Fighters' "Today's Song," Inspecting Dave Grohl's...

At First Listen ·

2025/07/04

Foo Fighters released their first new original song since 2023 this week with "Today's Song."We give our thoughts on the track, the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl's famous fall from grace last year and how he got away with having such an annoying personality for so long without anyone saying anything. Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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14:54

Lola Young's "Not Like That Anymore" Could Be a...

At First Listen ·

2025/06/26

We talk about Lola Young’s embrace of 2010s indie music in her unique brand of soul-pop, and how it confirms a change in alt music, who alt music reaches and who can credibly create it. Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram! Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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49:43

Banks' 'Goddess' (2014) with HOLDN - Discussion Is...

At First Listen ·

2025/06/19

Gina Petro a.k.a. singer-songwriter HOLDN takes the wheel and assigns us Banks' Goddess debut album, one of the most impactful records for Gina's own musical endeavors. Gina recalls how she backed into being a "singer" in the first place and how she bonded with Banks' music in the back of a van while on tour with her old alternative band. We discuss the merits of seeing concerts alone, where big pop music productions fall short and why all LGBTQ+ kids need a good English lit teacher.Tell us about

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7:46

Is Kesha's "Boy Crazy" the Most Unhateable Bad Song...

At First Listen ·

2025/06/12

Kesha's new single "BOY CRAZY." is an early contender for song of the summer. We ask ourselves, is Kesha's return a harbinger of an oncoming Boy Summer ... or just a recession indicator.Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of At First Listen!

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12:42

Charli xcx's "party 4 u" Is an Old Song but a New Hit

At First Listen ·

2025/06/05

On this episode, we ask why a five-year-old song by Charli xcx is suddenly a hit, and whether the indie sleaze vibe of the official music video for “party 4 u” is a recession indicator. Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of At First Listen!

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14:08

Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan's "Young & Dumb" Is...

At First Listen ·

2025/05/29

Avril Lavigne released her first new song in a couple of years, and it features her old skate park pals Simple Plan.Like a siren calling out to millennials, "Young and Dumb" might be enough to get the attention of aging emos, but does it have anything more to offer than nostalgia? And is Avril too young to be making these types of songs?Tell us about your first listen via Instagram @AtFirstListenPodcast!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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52:43

Sly and the Family Stone 'Fresh' (1973) - Sly Lives!

At First Listen ·

2025/05/22

Our longest running challenge was to watch the Hulu documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) and listen to Sly & the Family Stone's Fresh album, and after several months, we finally completed it!We discuss what struck us about QuestLove's documentary, the highs of the Fresh album and our respective experiences with Sly and the Family Stone's music in our lives.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of At First Listen.Connect with us on Instagram

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44:27

Mom's Music: A Mothers Day Episode for Renée and Yvonne

At First Listen ·

2025/05/15

We let our moms choose the music for today's episode!We parse through hits from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Carole King, as well as jazz standards, while contemplating how our mothers shaped our musical experiences. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Call your mom. And connect with us via Instagram @AtFirstListenPodcast!(Episode 34.)

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51:22

Is It Time to Rage Against the Rock and Roll Hall of...

At First Listen ·

2025/05/08

We react to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class of inductees with Q104.3 New York and iHeartRadio Classic Rock brand boss Eric Wellman. We wrestle with the controversies, compromises and inherent frustrations of the Rock Hall. Eric dives into the Rock Hall’s history and relevance to the radio and music business. Andrew and Dominique weigh the relevance of this year’s nominees and what direction the Rock Hall should take in the future. And, of course, we debate the snubs! Connect with us on

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13:27

Talkin' Tok: The Frank Ocean "Solo (Reprise)" Social...

At First Listen ·

2025/05/01

Users on social media platforms have been acting Frank Ocean's "Solo" from his 2016 studio album, Blonde. Dominique and Andrew discuss what might have sparked this trend, why Frank Ocean is such a pivotal artist for LGBTQ+-identifying people and André 3000's contribution to the accompanying "Solo (Reprise)" track from the album.Tell us about your first listen via Instagram @AtFirstListenPodcast!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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56:38

The Smiths 'The Queen Is Dead' (1986) with Shem...

At First Listen ·

2025/04/24

It turns out that Americans have been pretty well misinterpreting Smiths songs for quite a long time now. On this episode our guest, comedian and South London native Shem Pennant, leads a seminar on The Smiths and their iconic 1986 album, The Queen Is Dead. Shem offers much needed context to the album, explains why the Smiths’ phenomenon was so uniquely British, and why he doesn’t let Morrissey’s post-Smiths political statements detract from his enjoyment of the band's music.Connect with us via

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14:33

Talkin' Tok: Why No One Is Angry About Rob Apollo's...

At First Listen ·

2025/04/17

We have a very serious conversation about gender conformance, surrounding a very unserious song by Detroit-based rapper Rob Apollo.Apollo's song "SHE / THEY" has been circulating on TikTok lately, mainly due to a racy lyric in the chorus that you'd think self-righteous Zoomers would hate. Dominique and Andrew discuss what teens, tweens and queer people find so fun about the song, and why no one is actually as mad about pronouns as you think they are.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of At First

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