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.

Tell us about your first listen on Instagram @AtFirstListenpodcast!

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(Episode 48.)

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.   Tell us about your first listen on Instagram @AtFirstListenpodcast!   Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! (Episode 48.)

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.

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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.

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...

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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.
 ...

Raye's 'This Music May Contain Hope' (2026) Is Too Big for Earbuds

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Our guest Kelly Branco introduces us to Ween via the band's 1997 album 'The Mollusk.'

We discuss the alternative music landscape in the '90s that enabled a strange band like Ween to find its audience, as well as how Ween's unsinkable irreverence influenced beloved millennial TV shows like 'South Park' and 'SpongeBob Squarepants.'

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(Episode 49)

Our guest Kelly Branco introduces us to Ween via the band's 1997 album 'The Mollusk.'
We discuss the alternative music landscape in the '90s that enabled a strange band like Ween to find its audience, as well as how Ween's unsinkable irreverence influenced beloved millennial TV shows like 'South Park' and 'SpongeBob Squarepants.'
Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram.
Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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(Episode 49)

Ween 'The Mollusk' (1997) with Kelly Branco

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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 tape. The Swedes are one of Andrew’s favorite up-and-coming heavy bands.

On this bonus episode, Andrew and Dominique discuss what makes “Split” hit different.

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We tackle some fresh hardcore from Thrown with the newly-released single, &ldquo;Split.&rdquo;
Thrown&rsquo;s groovy brand of slam metal feels especially livid in a genre where the primary goal is to put anger on tape. The Swedes are one of Andrew&rsquo;s favorite up-and-coming heavy bands.
On this bonus episode, Andrew and Dominique discuss what makes &ldquo;Split&rdquo; hit different.
Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram.
Subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss an episode.

Thrown "Split" Is What a Moshpit Injury Sounds Like

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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 mutual respect.

Naturally, Andrew and Dominique veer of course to argue about the credits.

Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListen podcast on Instagram. 

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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 mutual respect.   Naturally, Andrew and Dominique veer of course to argue about the credits.   Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListen podcast on Instagram.  Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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 mutual respect.
 
Naturally, Andrew and Dominique veer...

Get Lost in LEXXE & VÉRITÉ's "Labyrinth"

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Raye's 'This Music May Contain Hope' (2026) Is Too Big for Earbuds

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