Heard It Here First
Heard It Here First
Podcast Description
“Heard It Here First” aims to celebrate and promote the very best of the upcoming scene, coinciding with our ethos to help promote and celebrate the diverse and vibrant world of music. Presented by Keira Knox, this podcast highlights the people who are at the top of the industry with insights and exclusives!
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The podcast focuses on topics like music industry trends, artist development, and local music scenes, with episodes featuring discussions about new releases, collaborations, and festivals. For instance, episode #06 explores the Wigan music scene with singer-songwriter Hannah Mazey, while episode #04 features a conversation with major industry names at the Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards.
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.
This 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, social injustice and navigating the world as a young artist today. With tracks like ‘Patriarchy’s Dead’ gaining serious momentum online, she’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging voices in the UK alternative scene.
In this episode, we talk about political songwriting, social media, anger in music, the realities of being an independent artist in 2026 and everything she has coming next.
Listen now and make sure to follow the podcast for more conversations with the best new artists around.
🎟️ HIHF Presents: The Next Wave, 15th July at Band on the Wall. Tickets.
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