Border Crossing – Just An Ode

June 8, 2012

As the rain lashes against the windows here at FWHQ we thought we should let you all know about the brand new EP we released this week from Border Crossing. Just An Ode is the crew’s first release on FW and it’s a belter. Vocals from Jehst, Jyager, Rakin Niass & Knati P complement their [...]

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New Releases: Frameworks & Herma Puma Remixed

May 31, 2012

Two great new releases for you this week – Frameworks’ debut EP ‘Vanish’ and Herma Puma’s ‘Synchro-Remixed EP One’. Frameworks’ lush, epic soundscapes echo the likes of The Cinematic Orchestra and Bonobo, with stunning vocals from Rioghnach Connolly and Sabira Jade. Check it out here: Herma Puma have got 9 dope producers to lend their [...]

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Introducing Frameworks…

May 11, 2012

As promised we are back with more new music for you in the shape of new signing Frameworks, the production alias of 29-year old multi-instrumentalist Matt Brewer. Another product of the thriving music scene of Manchester he’s been building a following over the last few years with releases on Organik Records, My First Moth (new album [...]

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New Signing: Border Crossing

May 4, 2012

We’re delighted to announce the signing of Border Crossing. We’ve been aware of BC for a few years now – their track ‘Searching For Mr Manuva’ was a record that rarely left the DJ box back in the day, and it’s very exciting for us to be releasing their new material. There’s a 7″ and [...]

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Homecut Remixed Vol One

May 1, 2012

Another great new release this week in the shape of Homecut’s remix EP. We’ve got 10 producers to provide their take on a selection of tracks from Homecut’s debut album ‘No Freedom Without Sacrifice’. There’s some heavy-hitting hip hop from Marc Mac (4 Hero), DJ Vadim, Herma Puma and kidkanevil, reggae vibes from Lotek, broken [...]

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Souleance Album Out Now!

April 24, 2012

As some of you may have noticed, the debut Souleance album ‘La Belle Vie’ is out now! We’re very proud of this release – ever since their first EP way back in 2009, Soulist and Fulgeance have been working towards this full length album and it’s really worth the wait. There are several tracks many [...]

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Easter Eggs in the Bedroom

March 21, 2012

This Easter Bank Holiday Sunday we’re teaming up with our wonderful friends at Wah Wah 45 to bring you a musical eggtravaganza (sorry, couldn’t resist) to celebrate the launch of “La Belle Vie”, the excellent new album from First Words’ very own Souleance. Also on the bill is the wonderfully talented Paul White from One [...]

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Souleance Album Teaser

March 12, 2012

We’re delighted to announce the debut album from Souleance, it’s out on April 9th and features collabs with Homecut, Rashaan Ahmad & Shawn Lee. There’s a single coming in 2 weeks but until then, here’s a lil video teaser from the supremely talented Emile Sacre. Enjoy! SOULEANCE • LA BELLE VIE (teaser) from Émile Sacré [...]

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Andy H & Yungun Video

February 17, 2012

Just before Christmas one of our favourite MCs Yungun made the long and difficult journey to Sheffield to record a video with Andy H for their track ‘The Main Attraction’. Thanks to the good folks at Ogle Films, they came up with this: Pretty nice eh? Once you’ve watched that, you might want to point [...]

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Excursions Radio Show # 1

February 2, 2012

Hello everyone! After much debating, procrastinating and general faffing about, we finally have the first of what will hopefully be many radio shows. DJ Gilla has recorded the Excursions show this week at the wonderful Studio Below. The first show is a bit of a taster of what’s to come, featuring some classics, exclusives and [...]

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