This week I sit down with Emily James, who's breakout song 'Brooklyn' has been on nearly every playlist I've made in the last 3 years.  Emily opens up about the success of that song, her upcoming LP 'Summer Nostalgia' (and why it shares a name with last years' EP), the line between vulnerability and oversharing, and making romance out of life. Songs featured in this episode: Uncommon Sense Blueprint Brooklyn Song for Bryan Picture It Underdog If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot ...

Tourneforte's James Uzzel on Myrtle Beach, Carolina Emo, and the Making of Make Good

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.