At First Listen
Andrew Magnotta
Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
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.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
Thrown "Split" Is What a Moshpit Injury Sounds Like
We tackle some fresh hardcore from Thrown with the newly-released single, “Split.” Thrown’s groovy brand of slam metal feels especially livid in a genre where the primary goal is to put anger on…
Get Lost in LEXXE & VÉRITÉ's "Labyrinth"
In this bonus episode, we check out a dreamy new collaboration between VÉRITÉ and LEXXE, “Labyrinth.” The lush, witchy single seems like a longtime coming between a pair of artists with a lot of…
'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Is A Metal Doc That Will Resonate With Everyone
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…
Lady Gaga, Doechii Join Forces on "Runway" (2026)
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…
Angine de Poitrine Is the Artsy Microtonal French-Canadian Math Rock of Fever Dreams
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…
Raye's 'This Music May Contain Hope' (2026) Is Too Big for Earbuds
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…
Examining the Most Surprising 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
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…
Jon von Boehm Talks 'Reflections,' George Benson's 'Give Me the Night' (1980)
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.'Tell us about your first listen in the comments…
Sombr 'I Barely Know Her' (2025) and the Bright Future of Pop Music
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…
Don't Forget to 'Come Original' on 311 Day!
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,…
Exploring the Music of Afrobeat Pioneer Fela Kuti
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…
WRAP IT UP: What Did We Like In 2025?
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…
Fatmowf "copycat" - Chillwave Hip-hop Zoomer ... Blues?
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.Tell us…
'B.B. King Blues Summit 100' - A Tribute to the King
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…
Ando San "Thick Neck" - Rap Metal or Metal *With* Rapping?
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.Tell…
What Ever Happened to Young Cardamom?
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…
D'Angelo: 'Brown Sugar' & Beyond with Helen Little
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…
The Music of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)
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…
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett's "Monster Mash" (1962) - The Only Halloween Song?
This bonus episode is a loving tribute to the greatest and one true Halloween song. Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenpodcast on Instagram! Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! (NOTE:…
John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (1972)
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
At First Listen has published 78 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Comedy, Music.
At First Listen is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 37m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for At First Listen, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers
118 episodes
One Song
Hartbeat
150 episodes
The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers
Next Chapter Podcasts, Josh Adam Meyers
404 episodes
TRIVIA TIME
Trivia Time Weekly Podcast
330 episodes
The Von Haessler Doctrine
Cox Media Group
1,793 episodes
Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
Wampler Pedals
625 episodes