Live At The Jazz Cafe

by First Word on August 31, 2010

We’re back! As the bank holiday weekend signals the beginning of the end of the summer, FW returns with a huge show at the legendary Jazz Cafe. We’ve got The Haggis Horns celebrating the launch of their ‘Keep On Movin’ album with an exclusive live show featuring the sublime vocals of Nia Saw. Also on the bill is Homecut’s incredible beatbox show, with Testament providing jaw-dropping versions of tracks from his ‘No Freedom Without Sacrifice’ album, as well as DJ support from FW boss Gilla. Tickets are only £10 advance – you can get them here.

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New Releases from FWHQ

by First Word on July 6, 2010

Thanks to all those who came out on Sunday for Submotion Orchestra and Red – an amazing night. Right, to business, lot’s of new music up on the FW shop this week – below is a little taster of some of the releases we’ve got up at the moment. Have a listen – you can listen to everything in full at our shop here.
Hotter than July! by djgilla

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First Word Live!

June 28, 2010

Well that was a disappointing weekend. After the inevitable football-based comedown, let’s remember there’s plenty of things to be happy about. Firstly, eagle-eyed readers will be able to pre-order the brand new album from The Haggis Horns and kidkanevil’s new remix EP – you can do that here. There’s also free music from our Two [...]

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kidkanevil – Basho Basho Remixed Remixed EP One

June 24, 2010

More new music incoming this week – here’s a sneak preview of the upcoming kidkanevil remix 12″. Dope mixes from Eliphino, Blue Daisy, Illum Sphere and Tokimonsta – it’s so good we named it twice. Have a listen…
kidkanevil – Basho Basho Remixed Remixed EP One by djgilla

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The Simonsound on Gilles Peterson

June 16, 2010

More news from The Simonsound this week – after the fantastic Maida Vale session and interview on Gilles Peterson’s Radio One Worldwide show, the guys also found time to record a podcast for Gilles’ Worldwide site. Check it out to hear Simon and Matt talking influences and music as well as Gilles’ Jim Jarmusch anecdote. [...]

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The Simonsound – Transmissions on your wireless…

May 27, 2010

The Simonsound’s debut album Reverse Engineering is available now from the First Word shop, and the boys have been busying themselves promoting the record all over your wirelesses. They were in the historic Maida Vale studios last week recording a session for Gilles Peterson’s Radio One Worldwide show, and they joined Gilles in the studio [...]

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Exclusive to FW – new music on pre-release.

May 11, 2010

There’s 3 great new releases out this month on First Word – you can pick up these up exclusively from the First Word Shop. Have a listen to the tracks below – we’re really proud of all 3, from the return of funk heroes The Haggis Horns to the boom-bap hip hop of ASM (ft [...]

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May 2010 Music

April 29, 2010

A few people have been asking for some of the up-coming highlights on First Word in the next month of so – your wish is our command! Here’s a few tracks from the recent past and impending future. Enjoy!
First Word Records May 2010 by djgilla

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First Word Live!

April 23, 2010

Greetings! We’ve got a big show coming up next week in London over the Bank Holiday. For the first of our monthly live sessions at Brick Lane’s Vibe Bar we’ve got new signings ASM (A State Of Mind) playing live, with DJ support from Pimpernel Jones (Herma Puma) and Gilla. Click the flyer below [...]

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More Free Music!

April 20, 2010

Hello all, more free music this week – we’re giving away the download of 6ix Toys new single ‘Do Your Thing’ for nowt through our shop. Just click the link below to get the music. Vinyl fans can buy the 7″ at the shop too, so get clicking to pick up one of the big [...]

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