First Word Records

05/10/2026

The vinyl of .sweet's 'I Swear To You' album is now back in stock on Bandcamp & record shops. Here's a lil' clip of Georgie & performing 'Smaller'.

02/10/2026

It's Bandcamp Friday! Today we're offering 25% OFF everything from our page. Select from recent big hitters, or dig deeper into our catalogue of soulful jazzy beats & treats.

Just add the code 'October' at checkout.

Offer valid until 8am GMT, Sat 3rd October.

25/09/2026

OUT NOW!
'kiss it better' is the brand new single from Allysha Joy.

Self-produced and recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, this the first solo track from the multi-talented Naarm artist since her acclaimed 2024 album ‘The Making of Silk’.

‘kiss it better’ is available on all digital platforms now.
https://lnk.to/fw382

23/09/2026

A big thanks to all for the support across the board so far on 'Part 1', the debut EP by Ships Of The Pharaohs which dropped last Friday on vinyl & digital.

Please join us this Friday night at Total Refreshment Centre in North London for a little launch party, rolling 8pm-1am with DJ sets from the band (Mr. Nubian Goldbar Dexter Dougan & Achanté) and First Word's own Aly Gillani / Gilla & BobaFatt.

Sleeve artwork by
Mastered by Scrimshire

18/09/2026

OUT NOW!

The debut EP from Ships of the Pharaohs is out THIS FRIDAY including the singles 'Joys' & 'Sun is Rising'.

Pre-Order from Bandcamp now & you also get the track 'Can't Quit' upfront exclusively ahead of Friday's drop.

Support has come from BBC's Jamz Supernova, Craig Charles, Soweto Kinch, Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), Shy One (NTS), Rohan Rakhit (Worldwide FM), Novena Carmel (KCRW), Bobbito Garcia, Clash, Somewhere Soul & more.

Ships of the Pharaohs are Last Nubian, Achanté, Goldbar & Dexter Dougan.

'Part 1' EP is available on 12" vinyl & digital. Lnk in comments.

15/09/2026

The debut EP from Ships of the Pharaohs is out THIS FRIDAY including the singles 'Joys' & 'Sun is Rising'.

Pre-Order from Bandcamp now & you also get the track 'Can't Quit' upfront exclusively ahead of Friday's drop.

Support has come from BBC's Jamz Supernova, Craig Charles, Soweto Kinch, Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), Shy One (NTS), Rohan Rakhit (Worldwide FM), Novena Carmel (KCRW), Bobbito Garcia, Clash, Somewhere Soul & more.

Ships of the Pharaohs are Last Nubian, Achanté, Goldbar & Dexter Dougan.

'Part 1' EP is available on 12" vinyl & digital. Lnk in comments.

11/09/2026

OUT NEXT FRIDAY

The debut EP from Ships of the Pharaohs.

A 4-piece London band consisting of Last Nubian, Achantè, Goldbar & Dexter Dougan.

12" vinyl & all digital platforms.

Pre-Order:
lnk.to/shipsofthepharaohs

10/09/2026

OUT NOW!
Sam Michnik ft. Lex Amor & Brother Portrait
'Inside'

https://lnk.to/fw379

The debut solo single from the Polish-born, London-based drummer, composer & music curator, Sam Michnik, who founded the Unit 31 collective and has previously performed / recorded with artists like Ego Ella May, Alfa Mist, Tom Misch, Allysha Joy, CHERISE & Olivia Dean.

Much more music from Sam Michnik to come very soon, but for now, press play......

09/09/2026

OUT TOMORROW
'Inside' is the debut single from Sam Michnik.
Featuring Lex Amor & Brother Portrait.

On all digital platforms Thurs 10th Sep.
Pre-Save: lnk.to/fw379

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Visual by Sam Michnik & Karolina Wielocha