The First Time | #01 With Gurriers

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 an emerging band and what they’ve got planned next.We also look ahead to Neighbourhood Festival 2026, chatting about what it means to be part of the line-up, what fans can expect from their set and why they’re one of the names worth keeping an eye on this October.Whether you’ve followed The Paris Match for a while or you’re discovering them for the first time, this is your chance to get to know them before NBHD.Follow @hearditherefirstpod for more Road to NBHD interviews, artist discoveries and festival coverage.

We’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 emerging from Scotland’s guitar scene. After quickly building momentum with sold-out headline shows at iconic venues including King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and McChuills, the band released their debut EP, Saint Mungo, on 1st August.Blending melodic overdriven guitars, raw harmonies and sharp indie-pop sensibilities with a nod to the alternative guitar sounds of the ’90s, Fatale are carving out a sound of their own.We chat about the making of Saint Mungo, tracks including “Moves You,” “Jesus Christ” and “Long Hair,” their journey through Glasgow’s live scene, and what to expect when they hit Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester this October.Follow Heard It Here First for more Road to NBHD episodes and your next favourite band.

In 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 Dot Festival, performing at the iconic Maida Vale Studios for Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 and appearing at the BBC Proms alongside English Teacher. She also shares the story behind her music, the experiences that have shaped her as an artist and what audiences can expect from her live set.Plus, Blossom reveals which artists she’s excited to see at Neighbourhood Festival and takes on some of our festival-themed questions ahead of the big day in Manchester.

The 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 fans can expect from their set at Neighbourhood Festival.Catch Saint Clair at Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester on Saturday 17 October 2026. Follow Heard It Here First for more conversations with artists from this year’s line-up.Get your tickets for NBHD here!

For 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 acclaimed debut Come And See, recording between Donegal and London, working with Mark Bowen and Loren Humphrey, and transforming political frustration into a powerful call to action.We also revisit the first moments that shaped Gurriers; from their earliest rehearsals and chaotic live shows to support slots with Turnstile and Kneecap.Nobody’s Coming To Save You arrives on 25 September 2026 via Play It Again Sam, followed by Gurriers’ headline show at New Century Hall, Manchester, on 16 October.Subscribe to Heard It Here First for more episodes of The First Time; the interview series uncovering the moments that shaped the artists you need to know.Follow Heard It Here First:TikTok: @hearditherefirstpodInstagram: @hearditherefirstpodVideo by Alisha Lawton @aalishatakesphotosGraphics by Alex Costford @alexcostforddesign

Jamie 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 the iconic Rockfield Studios, the realities of success and the unforgettable experience of watching Paul McCartney headline Glastonbury!Running Round The Sun is released on 4 September 2026! Make sure to check it out!

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.

In 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 how the festival came to life, what it takes to build something like this from the ground up, and why creating space for emerging artists has never been more important.Plus, we catch up with artists from this year’s lineup (Pale Blue Eyes, Only Real, and Lizzie Esau)to talk about their music, their journey so far, and what playing CloseUp means to them.If you’re into discovering your next favourite artist before they blow up, this one’s for you.🔗Get your tickets here

In 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 June 5th), the stories behind the music, and how this new era compares to their debut. They also talk tour highlights, festival season, and what fans can expect from their Sound City set.Heard It Here First Issue 001 is also out now — featuring emerging artists you need to know. 

We 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 growth, uncertainty, and finding your sound.Follow HIHF ✨~ Instagram: @hearditherefirstpod~ Tiktok: @hearditherefirstpod~ Youtube: @hearditherefirstpod