This week on Heard It Here First, Keira sits down with rising UK band Roulette to talk about being personally picked by Only The Poets for Battle of the Bands — and what that co-sign meant at this stage of their career.

The band also dive into their latest single “Out of Luck”, sharing the story behind the track, how it came together, and the reaction since release.

From industry backing to building momentum as an independent band, this episode gives an honest insight into what it really takes to level up in the indie scene.

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“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 packed with stories, laughs, and music talk you won’t want to miss!

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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 memory, and what their dream festival would look like 🍻✨ (spoiler: it’s a bit unhinged)

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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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Just 3 days to go until NBHD Weekender! What better way to get in the festival spirit than with a brand new episode of Heard It Here First? Today, Keira Knox chats with The Clause about festival vibes, their debut album, and so much more!

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