On this episode of First Spin, I sit down with Wesley Phipps, current Belmont University student who just released his first EP, "Worst Of It."  Wesley and I chat about how the guitar helped him overcome depression as a kid, life since leaving Dallas for Nashville, and wanting to do it all.     Songs featured in this episode: Few Reasons Drive to Ohio Curtains Leaving Houston Still Gone     If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ...

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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.