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Kaidi Tatham – The Only Way

July 21, 2023
First Word Records is very proud to welcome the return of the inimitable Kaidi Tatham, with his 5th album for us, entitled ‘The Only Way’. Kaidi Tatham is a legendary multi-instrumentalist born in the Midlands and based in Belfast. Established as one of the original creators of the Broken Beat
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Jordy X Louis Rei – Too Much

July 18, 2023
Rapper Jordy drops his new single, ‘Too Much’, featuring WSTRN’S Louis Rei, and announces his forthcoming 9-track EP, ‘The Love Ting’, dropping 21st July. The ‘Too Much’ video directed by Shan Phearon (NInes/Potter Payper) puts the video vixens front and centre, with an overriding theme of noughties throughout. Jordy pays
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Twyce – Prouda You

July 17, 2023
South London rising rapper and name on everyone’s lips Twyce drops the song on the summer, ‘Prouda You’ and reconnects with TSB, who also produced his viral hit ‘Of Course’. His combination of Garage meets Drill is the antidote we’ve been looking for, and on ‘Prouda You’, he perfectly combines
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New Music Friday Recap

July 14, 2023
Checking out this weeks music releases, so you don’t have to. Here we are, another completed week. New music has been releases and we’re here to tell you what tracks banged. Nippa recently released a track that some are saying is a contender for track of the summer. Titled, “Reverse”,
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The new 15,000 capacity venue, Drumsheds

July 14, 2023
Opening this September, Drumsheds gives hope to night owls that their raving days are far from over! It’s safe to say that when we are ravers lost their beloved Printworks, it was hard to believe that another venue just as epic would have been birthed so soon. Deemed the heart
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New Music Friday Recap

July 7, 2023
Looking through the weekly releases, so you don’t have to. It’s that time of the week again when we rummage through all of the weeks music releases and let you know what bangers have come out Jordy continues his R&B journey with his latest single, “Too Much”. Featuring Louis Rei
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4 Must See Acts At Hospitality In The Woods

July 3, 2023
With Hospitality in the Woods swiftly approaching, we check out the must-see acts at the festival! All things Drum & Bass will be celebrated this August as Hospitality in the Woods comes to Beckenham Place Park. Hospitality in the Woods is an award winning and world renowned festival, with the
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New Music Friday Recap

July 2, 2023
Finding the latest bangers released last Friday, so you don’t have to! By now you guys should know that Friday is deemed, “release day” within the music community. Most acts feel it appropriate to drop their music on a Friday. There no actually reason as to why this is done,
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Exit Festival Announces Line-Up

June 26, 2023
Serbia’s award-winning EXIT Festival has finalised the stellar lineup for its 2023 edition and revealed a full breakdown of the stage splits Playing EXIT Festival, at Novi Sad’s medieval Petrovaradin Fortress, from July 6th to 9th will be electronic punk band The Prodigy headlining the Gorki List Main Stage, along
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Maleek Berry – My Way

June 26, 2023
Maleek Berry drops the video for his latest single, ‘My Way’ taken from his highly anticipated debut album ‘If Only Love Was Enough’. The ‘My Way’ video was directed by Billy King over two days and shot entirely on film to capture a sleek 70’s era vibe matched with a
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Arkley drops new EP

June 23, 2023
Scottish DJ and producer Arkley returns with his new maximalist 90s dance and rave-inspired EP  Lead track ‘If You Ever Need Love’ immediately sets the scene. Inner City-style synth stabs and a 909 drum loop underpin soulful vocals sampled from a rare 90s dance track by Groove Committee.  The emotive verse bursts into an irresistible drop
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Phabo – Don’t Get Too Crazy

June 19, 2023
Phabo delivers his highly anticipated sophomore album Don’t Get Too Cozy Equal parts rugged, tender and self-assured, PHABO’s classic sound has quickly defined him as one of the most important new voices in the R&B landscape. Offering lyricism that paints vivid expressions of love, intimacy and wonder of existence, Don’t
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Ami X – No stress

June 16, 2023
Manchester-based R&B Singer and Songwriter Ami X Announces Debut Single ‘No Stress’ Under New Alias. Produced by Jason Kellner (Khalid, Amber Mark, BAYLI), ‘No Stress’ is a sensational first glimpse into the artist’s new era. ‘I want my songs to become a soundtrack to listeners own personal stories of love
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Amnesia’s 2023 Season Residencies Announced

June 14, 2023
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Residencies from the likes of HE.SHE.THEY, Paradise, Metamorfosi, elrow, Pyramid & more are all taking place at Amnesia this Summer The world’s most renowned club has completed its weekly residencies for what is set to be the most forward-thinking and diverse summer season yet. There is a mix of retiring
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Night Slugs 15

June 14, 2023
Seminal label Night Slugs share their biggest release of 2023 so far to celebrate their 15th anniversary – Classix Remixed. An extensive compilation album that fuses Night Slugs past, present and future, the selection of originals covers the breath of the Night Slugs catalog, with foundational 2010 tracks like Girl
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Sonus Festival Act Announcements

June 12, 2023
Croatia’s foremost underground techno celebration Sonus, reveals more world class names for its 10th edition on Pag Island from August 20th to 24th. Now joining are Derrick May, Solardo, Miss Monique, Juliet Fox, Lauren Lo Sung, Chelina Manuhutu, Brina Knauss, Layton Giordani, Roberto Capuano and Silvie Loto. Tickets will sell
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Taloula – Danger

June 12, 2023
Deftly exploring nostalgic elements of R&B, Soul and Hip-Hop, the rising singer, songwriter and producer displays a rare vocal poise, delivering high-grade attitude and playful psychedelia across her latest cut. Floating atop spacey synths and rolling basslines, flowering into brassy jazz breaks, the track – self-produced by Taloula with silky
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Field Maneuvers reveal artist names for 2023

June 4, 2023
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Celebrating 10 years in the rave, Field Maneuvers festival returns to a secret Norfolk location for 2023. Taking place 18 – 20 August, expect unparalleled vibes across three days and nights, with a tight-knit crew of party people and their biggest line-up yet. With international heavy-hitters, emerging talent and local heroes,
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Phabo X Arin Ray – Stay

June 4, 2023
R&B artist and creative PHABO enlists US superstar Arin Ray for his dream-like offering “Stay” The final single taken from his highly anticipated sophomore album Don’t Get Too Cozy Click Here For Stream Effortlessly embodying the eclectic touches that have quickly defined him as one of R&B’s most exciting new
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