Sep 30, 202610 minS3
The Road to Neighbourhood Festival continues with The Paris Match . In this episode of Heard It Here First, we sit down with the band to talk about their journey so far, finding their sound, building momentum, life as...
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Heard It Here First
Hosted by Keira Knox · music · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
Heard It Here First is a new music discovery podcast spotlighting the artists you’ll be listening to tomorrow. Hosted by music journalist Keira Knox, each episode dives into fresh releases, emerging talent, and honest conversations with up-and-coming musicians across the indie and alternative scene. From behind-the-scenes stories to first listens and cultural commentary, Heard It Here First is where new music gets its moment — before everyone else catches on.
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What is Heard It Here First about?
Heard It Here First is a new music discovery podcast spotlighting the artists you’ll be listening to tomorrow. Hosted by music journalist Keira Knox, each episode dives into fresh releases, emerging talent, and honest conversations with up-and-coming musicians across the indie and alternative scene.
Who hosts Heard It Here First?
Heard It Here First is hosted by Keira Knox. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
What has Heard It Here First covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Road To NBHD - #04 With The Paris Match" (30 September 2026, 10 minutes), "The Road To NBHD - #03 With Fatale" (14 September 2026, 17 minutes), and "The Road to NBHD - #02 With Blossom Caldarone" (2 September 2026, 12 minutes).
How often does Heard It Here First publish?
Heard It Here First publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 51 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Heard It Here First?
Booking probability for Heard It Here First is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Heard It Here First requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Heard It Here First's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Heard It Here First are Artists, Writers & Performers. Heard It Here First has a music audience.
About the host
Keira Knox hosts Heard It Here First, a music podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Episode #3
The Road To NBHD - #03 With Fatale
Sep 14, 202617 minS3We’re back on the Road to NBHD , getting to know the artists you need to have on your radar ahead of Neighbourhood Festival 2026. This episode, Keira is joined by Glasgow band Fatale , one of the exciting new names...
Sep 2, 202612 minS3In the latest episode of Road to Neighbourhood Festival, Keira is joined by the brilliant Blossom Caldarone to chat about her journey so far and the exciting year she’s been having. Blossom reflects on playing Dot to...
Episode #1
The Road To NBHD - #01 With Saint Clair
Aug 24, 202619 minS3The Road to Neighbourhood starts here! For Episode 1, Keira is joined by Saint Clair to talk about their debut EP Something To Be Said , a summer packed with festivals, heading out on tour with Declan McKenna and what...
Episode #1
The First Time | #01 With Gurriers
Aug 24, 202634 minS2For the pilot episode of The First Time, Keira sits down with Gurriers as they prepare to release their highly anticipated second album, Nobody’s Coming To Save You .The band discuss the pressure of following their...
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Episode #46
Heard It Here First - #46 With Jamie Webster
Aug 17, 202636 minS1Jamie Webster joins Heard It Here First to discuss his upcoming fourth album, Running Round The Sun , and the experiences that shaped this more reflective chapter of his career. He shares what it was like recording at...
Episode #45
Heard It Here First - #45 With Kate Couriel
May 22, 202615 minS1This week on Heard It Here First, we’re joined by Manchester alternative-indie artist Kate Couriel. Blending raw storytelling with her classical background as a violinist, Kate’s music explores themes of feminine rage...
Apr 24, 202648 minS1In this special episode, we’ve teamed up with CloseUp Festival to take you behind the scenes of one of the UK’s most exciting grassroots festivals championing new music. We sit down with founder Sam Tucker to talk about...
Episode #43
Heard It Here First - #43 With Dea Matrona
Apr 21, 202611 minS1In this episode of Heard It Here First , Keira sits down with Dea Matrona ahead of their Sound City Festival appearance. Fresh off a European tour, the band dive into their upcoming second album ‘Hate That I Care’ (out...
Episode #42
Heard It Here First - #42 With Heidi Curtis
Apr 3, 202616 minS1We caught up with Heidi Curtis in Manchester during her run supporting Holly Humberstone . From the meaning behind What Am I Missing? to the build-up to her debut EP, this episode is all about the moments in between...
Episode #41
Heard It Here First - #41 With Keyside
Mar 31, 202611 minS1At Heard It Here First, it’s all about catching artists before they blow, and Keyside are right on that edge. The Liverpool band join us to talk their journey to Sound City, the city’s music scene, and a huge run of...
Episode #40
Heard It Here First - #40 With Finn Forster
Mar 27, 202621 minS1Finn Forster is having a big year. From growing up in Middlesbrough to stepping onto stadium stages supporting Stereophonics, his rise has been impossible to ignore, and now he’s heading into his own UK headline tour...
Episode #39
Heard It Here First - #39 With Cherryholt
Mar 24, 202612 minS1Cherryholt are quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging bands in the UK right now — and with their latest single “The Bullet” already building serious momentum, it’s easy to see why. In this episode of Heard...
Episode #38
Heard It Here First - #38 With Lynnie Snow
Mar 20, 202613 minS1Rising indie artist Lynnie Snow joins Heard It Here First ahead of her appearance at Liverpool Sound City . We dive into her latest single ‘Streetlight, Save Me’, unpacking the story behind the track, her songwriting...
Episode #37
Heard It Here First - #37 One Year Of HIHF
Mar 12, 202610 minS1Heard It Here First turns one . 🎉 In this special anniversary episode, we’re looking back at some of the best moments from the podcast’s first year, featuring interview highlights with The Clause , The K’s , Arkayla...
Episode #36
Heard It Here First - #36 With Isolation
Mar 10, 202626 minS1In this episode of Heard It Here First, we’re joined by rising indie band Isolation. The band recently released their latest single “England’s Burning”, and in this conversation we dive into the story behind the track...
Episode #35
Heard It Here First - #35 With Athens
Mar 6, 202612 minS1This week on Heard It Here First, we’re joined by rising indie band Athens following the release of their debut single “Eleanor.” We chat about how the band came together, the story behind the track, and what it’s been...
Episode #34
Heard It Here First - #34 With Freight
Mar 3, 202625 minS1From supporting Alex Spencer to lighting up The Jacaranda in Liverpool as part of This Feeling’s Big in 2026, Freight are a band building something real. Not chasing algorithms. Not waiting around. In this episode of...
Episode #33
Heard It Here First - #33 With Stanleys
Feb 27, 202619 minS1In this episode of Heard It Here First, I’m joined by Stanleys to talk about their new single Pass The Time , evolving their sound, and building momentum as an indie band in 2026. We discuss songwriting, consistency vs...
Episode #32
Heard It Here First - #32 With Ed Fisher*
Feb 24, 202624 minS1Indie pop artist Ed Fisher joins Heard It Here First to talk about his latest single ‘Be Careful (What You Wish For)’, emerging from Newton-le-Willows (home of The Ks), and carving out a 1975-inspired sound in today’s...
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