At First Listen
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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May 1, 2026 • 17 mins
Andrew got an exclusive look at the brand new documentary film, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, which tracks one of heavy metal's greatest bands from its humble East London roots to the world's stage.
Burning Ambition is exclusively in theaters May 7. Go to IronMaidenFilm.com for tickets and more information.
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Burning Ambition is exclusively in theaters May 7. Go to IronMaidenFilm.com for tickets and more information.
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April 17, 2026 • 14 mins
Lady Gaga and Doechii dropped a fresh collaboration, "Runway," ahead of the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, coming in a few weeks.
We talk about what we like about the Gaga/Doechii partnership. Then Dominique harangues Andrew for saying the original Devil Wears Prada film has uninspiring characters and a flimsy plot.
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We talk about what we like about the Gaga/Doechii partnership. Then Dominique harangues Andrew for saying the original Devil Wears Prada film has uninspiring characters and a flimsy plot.
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April 10, 2026 • 22 mins
We finally dive into the French-Canadian instrumental rock band that has taken over the Internet for millions of people.
In an age of pastiche and plagiarism, Angine de Poitrine looks and sounds like nothing you've heard before.
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In an age of pastiche and plagiarism, Angine de Poitrine looks and sounds like nothing you've heard before.
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April 3, 2026 • 39 mins
British singer-songwriter and producer Raye just released a behemoth of a new album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
Andrew and Dominique grapple with the grand scope of the album, which is packed with jazz, musical theatre and classical influences.
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(Episode 48.)
Andrew and Dominique grapple with the grand scope of the album, which is packed with jazz, musical theatre and classical influences.
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(Episode 48.)
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March 27, 2026 • 47 mins
We take a closer look at the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, since quite a few of them surprised us.
We discuss who among the nominees is a lock to make the Hall, and who we would vote for this year.
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(Episode 47.)
We discuss who among the nominees is a lock to make the Hall, and who we would vote for this year.
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March 20, 2026 • 40 mins
We get to know Nashville fusion bassist Jon von Boehm over his love of George Benson's "Give Me the Night," and his own new solo album, 'Reflections.'
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(Episode 46.)
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March 13, 2026 • 39 mins
With his latest album, I Barely Know Her, Sombr has solidified his place as one of the most promising young singer-songwriters today.
Andrew and Dominique break down the high points of the Grammy-nominated album, as well as what sets Sombr's production style apart from his peers.
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(Episode 45.)
Andrew and Dominique break down the high points of the Grammy-nominated album, as well as what sets Sombr's production style apart from his peers.
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March 11, 2026 • 10 mins
The podcast is back to celebrate 311 Day, the high holy day of ‘90s white boy culture.
The Nebraska-bred rap-rock-reggae band has seemingly always met (valid) criticism of its music with positivity, persevering for over 30 years to cultivate one of the most loyal followings in rock.
Andrew introduces Dominique to 311 via their 1999 favorite "Come Original," and we get to hear her immediate reaction.
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The Nebraska-bred rap-rock-reggae band has seemingly always met (valid) criticism of its music with positivity, persevering for over 30 years to cultivate one of the most loyal followings in rock.
Andrew introduces Dominique to 311 via their 1999 favorite "Come Original," and we get to hear her immediate reaction.
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January 30, 2026 • 55 mins
Our guest, comedian Larry Dorsey, Jr., introduces us to Afrobeat innovator Fela Kuti.
We discuss how Kuti exported Pan-Africanism to the world through his music. We talk about his musical roots, his political activism and his *check notes* ... 27 wives???
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We discuss how Kuti exported Pan-Africanism to the world through his music. We talk about his musical roots, his political activism and his *check notes* ... 27 wives???
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December 12, 2025 • 54 mins
Andrew and Dominique look back at their first year cohosting the At First Listen podcast.
We did 43 episodes this year. It was a lot of music to listen to and far too much to remember! So we have to ask: What did we love? What did we forget about? What do we wish we could forget?
Dominique admits that she still listens to Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet weekly. Andrew comes clean about his renewed enjoyment of brutal death metal...
We did 43 episodes this year. It was a lot of music to listen to and far too much to remember! So we have to ask: What did we love? What did we forget about? What do we wish we could forget?
Dominique admits that she still listens to Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet weekly. Andrew comes clean about his renewed enjoyment of brutal death metal...
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November 28, 2025 • 11 mins
Dominique brings in a new song by rapper Fatmowf called 'Copycat," as an epilogue to last week's B.B. King episode, where we asked questions about the legacy of the blues in modern music.
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November 20, 2025 • 37 mins
Why don’t people care about the blues anymore?
We applaud guitarist Joe Bonamassa’s heroic tribute B.B. King Blues Summit 100, celebrating what would be the King of the Blues’ 100th birthday, but have to ask, ‘Why?’
We parse through our conflicted feeling about the state of the blues; is the blues a dead genre and did white people kill it?
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We applaud guitarist Joe Bonamassa’s heroic tribute B.B. King Blues Summit 100, celebrating what would be the King of the Blues’ 100th birthday, but have to ask, ‘Why?’
We parse through our conflicted feeling about the state of the blues; is the blues a dead genre and did white people kill it?
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November 13, 2025 • 8 mins
We check out a new song called "Thick Neck" by rapper/guitarist Ando San.
We're intrigued by Ando San's whole vibe, his metal vocalist-turned-rapper transition and whether or now he's a cat guy.
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We're intrigued by Ando San's whole vibe, his metal vocalist-turned-rapper transition and whether or now he's a cat guy.
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November 7, 2025 • 22 mins
We break down a pair of tracks from a relatively unknown but charismatic Queens, New York-based rapped called Young Cardamom.
This Indian-American emcee dropped a flurry of songs with great-looking visuals about a decade ago. Two, in particular, “#1 Spice” and “Nani,” caught our attention this week.
But it’s been years since Young Cardamom released any new music. What happened to him?
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This Indian-American emcee dropped a flurry of songs with great-looking visuals about a decade ago. Two, in particular, “#1 Spice” and “Nani,” caught our attention this week.
But it’s been years since Young Cardamom released any new music. What happened to him?
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October 30, 2025 • 43 mins
Andrew and Dominique know almost nothing about D’Angelo, so if they didn’t do a D’Angelo episode now, they might never learn.
We enlist LiteFM midday host and National Black Radio Hall of Famer Helen Little to help fill in the gaps in our knowledge.
Helen has worked at heritage R&B radio stations in both New York and Philadelphia since the '90s. She was in on the proverbial ground floor of D'Angelo's pop career, met him numerou...
We enlist LiteFM midday host and National Black Radio Hall of Famer Helen Little to help fill in the gaps in our knowledge.
Helen has worked at heritage R&B radio stations in both New York and Philadelphia since the '90s. She was in on the proverbial ground floor of D'Angelo's pop career, met him numerou...
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October 24, 2025 • 18 mins
We discuss the anomaly that is the 1993 stop-motion animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas — a gothic Halloween musical comedy for children that hinges of themes of death, depression, belonging and the Christmas spirit.
Extraordinarily offbeat and original, Nightmare has inspired generations of people with its music, aesthetic and lesson of embracing what makes each of us unique.
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Extraordinarily offbeat and original, Nightmare has inspired generations of people with its music, aesthetic and lesson of embracing what makes each of us unique.
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October 16, 2025 • 16 mins
This bonus episode is a loving tribute to the greatest and one true Halloween song.
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(NOTE: Andrew is of course referring to “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder when he says “Supernatural.” He is humiliated.)
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(NOTE: Andrew is of course referring to “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder when he says “Supernatural.” He is humiliated.)
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October 9, 2025 • 18 mins
We dive into John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s powerful 1972 statement on political violence, “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” which has just been re-released in a gigantic (potentially evil capitalist) box set.
Dominique rants about commercial art versus performance art, and we discuss Yoko Ono’s immense impact on the latter.
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Dominique rants about commercial art versus performance art, and we discuss Yoko Ono’s immense impact on the latter.
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October 2, 2025 • 11 mins
U.K.-based rockers Dinosaur Pile-Up returned this year after a lengthy absence to remind us that contemporary rock music can deal with serious topics and be fun at the same time.
DPU singer-guitarist Matt Bigland re-evaluated much of his life and his choices during a hospital stay in 2021. Once healthy again, Matt recommitted himself to his music and his band. This past August, Dinosaur Pile-Up returned with its first new album in s...
DPU singer-guitarist Matt Bigland re-evaluated much of his life and his choices during a hospital stay in 2021. Once healthy again, Matt recommitted himself to his music and his band. This past August, Dinosaur Pile-Up returned with its first new album in s...
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September 26, 2025 • 60 mins
April Kae returns to the show to join the conversation around Cardi B's AM I THE DRAMA? album.
We discuss the high and low points of Cardi's highly-anticipated, 24-track (!) divorce album, her unending charm and how she constantly finds ways to push boundaries of pop music.
April explains the debt she owes to Cardi B's "Up," as well as the challenges she’s faced while developing her own music and how a breakup clarified her vision f...
We discuss the high and low points of Cardi's highly-anticipated, 24-track (!) divorce album, her unending charm and how she constantly finds ways to push boundaries of pop music.
April explains the debt she owes to Cardi B's "Up," as well as the challenges she’s faced while developing her own music and how a breakup clarified her vision f...
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