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

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Damin Tyler began his new era in June by releasing breezy new summer song about gay love called "Real Man."

The song presents a wholesome, wistful experience of young love that makes no effort to obfuscate for the benefit of uptight straight audiences. 

Andrew and Dominique discuss the progress that "Real Man" represents, and why the mainstream needs exposure to more artwork that is both by and for the LGBTQ+ community.  

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Damin Tyler began his new era in June by releasing breezy new summer song about gay love called "Real Man."
The song presents a wholesome, wistful experience of young love that makes no effort to obfuscate for the benefit of uptight straight audiences.&nbsp;
Andrew and Dominique discuss the progress that "Real Man" represents, and why the mainstream needs exposure to more artwork that is both by and for the LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenpodcast on Instagram.
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Pride Doesn't End In July: Applauding Damin Tyler's "Real Man"

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Andrew and Dominique check out the new Bring Me the Horizon song "Dehumanized," a new single released in celebration of BMTH's re-recorded version of its 2006 debut album, Count Your Blessings.

We discuss our preconceptions of BMTH and whether they're the only culturally relevant contemporary heavy metal band.

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Andrew and Dominique check out the new Bring Me the Horizon song "Dehumanized," a new single released in celebration of BMTH's re-recorded version of its 2006 debut album, Count Your Blessings.
We discuss our preconceptions of BMTH and whether they're the only culturally relevant contemporary heavy metal band.
Tell us about your first listen at @AtFirstListenpodcast on Instagram.
Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Take Me to the Nearest Breakdown: Bring Me the Horizon "Dehumanized"

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On this episode, Andrew and Dominique discuss the long-lost unfinished Deftones album Eros, which leaked last month after over a decade of fan fixation.

Eros is the album the band was working on circa 2008 when bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a catastrophic car accident that left him in a semi-comatose state until his death in 2013.

Deftones abandoned work on the album following Cheng’s accident. The band’s subsequent album, Diamond Eyes, in 2010 was a stark departure in sound that only begged more questions about the stepping stone that Eros might’ve been.

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(Episode 50)

On this episode, Andrew and Dominique discuss the long-lost unfinished Deftones album Eros, which leaked last month after over a decade of fan fixation.
Eros is the album the band was working on circa 2008 when bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a catastrophic car accident that left him in a semi-comatose state until his death in 2013.
Deftones abandoned work on the album following Cheng&rsquo;s accident. The band&rsquo;s subsequent album, Diamond Eyes, in 2010 was a stark departure in sound that only begged more questions about the stepping stone that Eros might&rsquo;ve been.
Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenpodcast on Instagram!
Subscribe so you don't miss a new episode!
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(Episode 50)

Deftones' Lost Album 'Eros' Has Finally Leaked; Is It Wrong to Love It?

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

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