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First Spin

First Spin

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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.

© 2025 First Spin Music
Episodes
  • Pacific

    Pacific
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Pacific—also known as Will Hunter—an indie artist whose song is closing in on 2 million streams. But numbers only tell part of the story.

    We talk about the real ride of being an independent musician: the momentum, the burnout, the thrill of playing live, and what touring feels like in a post-COVID world. Will doesn’t hold back when it comes to the emotional weight of doing this on your own terms—especially when the algorithms don’t always play fair.

    We also dig into his latest album, how his sound’s evolved, and what keeps him grounded through it all.

    This one’s for anyone who’s chasing something, building from scratch, or just trying to make sense of the dream.

    –– Hayden

    If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.

    And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:
    📱 TikTok
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    Thanks for listening—see you next week.
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    39 mins
  • Eliza Harrison Smith

    Eliza Harrison Smith
    Jun 9 2025

    I first found Eliza Harrison Smith on TikTok a while back— singing something that felt way too honest to scroll past. Her writing hit me immediately. Sharp. Introspective. Real.

    Since then, I’ve kept an eye on her journey, and this January she dropped her debut EP, The Way I’m Wired. It’s raw and catchy and full of the kind of songwriting that stays with you.

    In this first episode of First Spin, we talk about where these songs came from, what it takes to put something that personal into the world, and why being that vulnerable isn’t just brave—it’s essential to writing a great song.

    We also spin two tracks from the new EP:

    • Backslide
    • Supposed To Be Happy

    🎶 Listen to Eliza:

    • Spotify
    • Apple Music
    • Instagram

    This one means a lot. Thanks for starting this journey with me.

    –– Hayden

    If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.

    And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:
    📱 TikTok
    📸 Instagram

    Thanks for listening—see you next week.
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    31 mins
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