
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 whe... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Interviews | |||

“Live music shouldn’t be a luxury” — Only The Poets join Keira for Episode 25, diving into their mission to champion grassroots venues and uplift unsigned artists.
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Heard It Here First is back for 2026! We’re joined by Shannon Gillespie for one of our most chaotic (and fun) episodes yet. No rules, no script — just great energy, big laughs and a conversation that went completely off the rails 🎧✨
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It's release day for 'Big Light' and we've got the incredible Pippa Crossland with us for episode 23! She chats about her song writing journey, the stories that inspire her, and her ultimate dream dinner party lineup.
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We’re back and buzzing! This episode features one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands, Arkayla. Join Keira as she dives into fresh music, massive shows, and the band’s vision of their dream festival.
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Ahead of their biggest headline show yet, Rosellas stopped by to chat with Keira about what’s next. From imagining a Rosellas-themed service station tour, to bonding over our love for Sam Fender, to sharing thoughts on Pink Floyd—this episode’s packe... more
We’re kicking off our brand new collab with Newton Music Festival by sitting down with the chaos crew themselves — GONDOLAS! Catch them live on Saturday, August 2nd! Keira digs into how they got fired from volunteering , their most iconic festival me... more
Just before tearing up Glasto with her DJ set, Radio 1’s Jodie Bryant swung by for a chat with Keira Knox! They spilled the tea on The Fangirl Files, future pop bangers, and what it actually takes to get a Radio 1 presenter’s attention 👀🎧
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We're back! In this new episode, Keira Knox chats with rising band Darling! They dive into all things Inhaler, Sam Fender, upcoming music and their viral TikTok covers!
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