Joshua Peter Record (born 20 November 1987) is an English singer-songwriter who has released one album, Pillars, and one EP. He has also had various success as a songwriter and producer for many artists including Avicii, Wyclef Jean, Sigala, Paloma Faith, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Dua Lipa, Tiesto, Merk & Kremont, Joe Jonas, DNCE, TWICE, Kaskade, Ella Henderson, Galantis, Felix Jaen, Anne Marie, Calum Scott, Alok, Armin Van Burren, Gorgon City, Wilkinson, Anyma, MNEK and LP.
Early life Josh Record was born in stroud, Gloucestershire, England, the son of a BFBS DJ, whom he cites as "my greatest influence". At the age of 16 he moved to London to study music at the BRIT School. He became involved in local charities on the Alton Estate teaching music and participating in related projects, working with young people involved in gangs. Subsequently, starting his own charity called The Root, helping communities in Kenya.
Music career
His first release on indie label National Anthem in 2012 made it to number 2 in the Singer Songwriter charts on iTunes in the UK. The lead track "For Your Love" was heralded by everyone from Steve Lamacq to Zane Lowe to The Sunday Times who said "His keening falsetto invites comparisons to Bon Iver's Justin Vernon... Record has a sensational debut album in him".
His next self produced EP "The War" received critical acclaim and Zane Lowe made the title track his "Hottest Record of 2013" on BBC Radio 1, as well as live performances on BBC Radio 2, and BBC Radio 6 Music.
In 2013 Josh Record signed a deal with Virgin Records and in late November 2013 went on to release his EP "Bones", that has been play listed on BBC Radio 1. "Bones" EP also features remixes from Alt-J, Fryars, and FTSE. Bones was also the featured song to close the winter finale episode of the tenth season of Grey's Anatomy.
In March 2014, Josh Record re-released "For Your Love" on Virgin Records. Zane Lowe of BBC Radio 1 made it his "Hottest Record in The World" on 26 February 2014. The song was remixed by London Grammar.
Josh Record's debut album Pillars was released on 14 July 2014, receiving 5-star reviews from the Sunday Times and Daily Mail. This was followed by a sold-out headline tour in October.
He has written and produced for many artists and signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell in 2017. He has been working with Sigala, Paloma Faith, Dua Lipa, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Tiësto, Merk & Kremont, Joe Jonas, DNCE, Anne Marie, Ella Henderson, MNEK, David Guetta, Calum Scott, Wilkinson, Mr. Probz, Steve Aoki, Don Diablo, Tim Hughes, Jones and Jorja Smith as well as many others.
In 2014 he co wrote and produced the Official UK Top 20 Single Yours, by Ella Henderson.
In 2016 he co wrote and produced LP's Muddy Waters that received international recognition after closing Season 4 of Orange Is The New Black.
In 2018 he co wrote the Top 10 UK single 'Lullaby' for Sigala and Paloma Faith.
In 2018 he co wrote and produced Merk & Kremont's track Hands Up featuring DNCE and the vocals of Joe Jonas.
Discography
Albums 14 July 2014 - Pillars
EPs
June 2013 - The War
Singles
July 2013 - The War November 2013 - Bones January 2014 - Wonder March 2014 - For Your Love July 2014 - Wide Awake June 2017 - Do July 2021 - All of You August 2021 - Where the Wind Blows
Music videos published on YouTube & Vevo 2 July 2013 - The War 29 October 2013 - Bones 12 March 2014 - For Your Love 14 June 2014 - Wide Awake
Songwriting Credits indicates a background vocal contribution.
indicates an un-credited vocal contribution.
Year Artist Album Song Co-written with 2014 Ella Henderson Chapter One "Yours" Gabriella Henderson 2015 MNEK Small Talk EP "More Than a Miracle" Uzoechi Emenike, Laura Dockrill, Hobbie Stuart, Ryan Cecil Campbell Anne-Marie Karate EP "Stole" Anne-Marie Nicholson, Laura Dockrill Tim Hughes Pocketful of Faith "Hallelujah (Friend and King)" Timothy Hughes, Jacob Atwooll LP Lost on You "Muddy Waters" Laura Pergolizzi, Michael Francis Gonzalez 2016 Don Diablo "What We Started" Don Schipper, Steven Aoki, Alessandro "Lush" Miselli, Simone "Simon" Privitera, Jason Walker, Andrew Bullimore Jones New Skin "Hoops" Cherie Jones-Mattis, Laura Dockrill Mans Zelmerlow Chameleon "Round Round" Moh Debehi, Ellen Tollbom 2017 Dan Owen Stay Awake with Me "Made to Love You" Daniel Owen Open Hands and Enemies EP "Home" Daniel Owen, Jacob Atwooll Jones Acoustic "Becoming" Cherie Jones-Mattis, Laura Dockrill Wilkinson Hypnotic "We Will Be" Mark Wilkinson, Adam Brown Matrix & Futurebound "Light Us Up" Brendan Collins, Jamie Quinn, David Gibson, Edvard Forre Erfjord, Henrik Barman Michelsen 2018 Don Diablo Future "Everybody's Somebody" Don Schipper, Andrew Bullimore "Found You" Don Schipper, Thomas Troelsen, Joshua Wilkinson, Andrew Bullimore Sango In the Comfort Of "Comfortable" Sango, Ryan Cecil Campbell Merk & Kremont "Hands Up" Federico Mercuri, Giordano Cremona, Simone "Simon" Privitera, Eugenio Maimone, Joseph Jonas, Andrew Bullimore, Emily Philips, Ant Whiting Icarus In the Dark EP "Flowers" Ian Griffiths, Thomas Griffiths, George Adapoe, Ryan Hurley, Jack McManus, Andrew Bullimore MOTi "Just Don't Know It Yet" Timotheua Romme, OHYES, Bruce Fielder, Andrew Bullimore Wilkinson "I Need" Mark Wilkinson, Andrew Bullimore, Eduardo "Rrotik" Nascimento, Jacob Atwooll LP Heart to Mouth "One Night in the Sun" Laura Pergolizzi, Nathaniel Campany, Michael Francis GonzalezDawn RichardNew Breed"New Breed"Dawn Richard, Derek BergheimerSigala & Paloma FaithBrighter Days / The Architect: Zeitgeist Edition"Lullaby"Jessica Glynne, Janée Bennett, Bruce Felder, Andrew Bullimore, Paloma Faith, Joakim JarlArmin van BuurenBalance"Blah Blah Blah"Andrew Bullimore, Armin Van Buuren 2019 Lvndscape Hanging On EP "Hanging On" Galen Behr, Jack McManus, Andrew Bullimore "Matterhorn" Galen Behr, Jack McManus, Andrew Bullimore "Cassiopeia" Galen Behr, Jack Mcmanus, Andrew BullimoreCourage"Let Me Let You Down"Joseph Carson, Kaity Dunstall, Laura DockrillWinnie RaederFrom Here"Still"Winnie Raeder, Jacob AttwoolFelix Jaehn"Love On Myself" (featuring Calum Scott)Andrew Bullimore, Felix Jaehn, Tom Mann, Vincent KottkampAnna Of The NorthDream Girl"Playing Games"Anna Lotterud, Barney Lister"Dream Girl"Anna Lotterud, Barney ListerLUMEEdge Of My Seat EP"Something Sweeter"Zara Kershaw, Daniel HollowayArmin van BuurenBalance"Million Voices"Andrew Bullimore, Alastair Lloyd-Webber, Armin van Buuren, Benno De GoeijWinnie Raeder"She"Winnie Raeder, Jacob AttwoolMonsta XAll About Luv"MISBEHAVE"Andrew Bullimore, Derrick Milano, The Invisible MenConor Maynard"Hate How Much I Love You"Andrew Bullimore, Conor Maynard, Jake Torrey, Noah ConradLily MooreMore Moore Mixtape"Breakfast"Lily Rendle-Moore2020ITZYIT'z Me"Nobody Like You"Yubin, Andrew Bullimore, 이우민 ‘Collapsedone’Tiesto & Becky HillThe London Sessions"Nothing Really Matters"Ollie Green, Karen Poole, Kye Gibbon, Matt Robson-Scott, Becky Hill, Ryan Ashley, Tijs VerwestBecky HillOnly Honest on the Weekend"Space"David Whelan, Mark Ralph, Michael Di Scala, Becky HillTom GrennanEvering Road"Amen"Wayne Hector, Tinashe Fazakerley, Lucian Nagy, Tom GrennanPaloma FaithInfinite Things"Last Night On Earth"Paloma Faith, Patrick WimberleyTWICEEyes Wide Open"Do What We Like"Rod Radwagon, Grace Barker, Sana Minatazoki"Behind The Mask"Sam Klepmner, Dua Lipa, Jacob Attwooll, Jang Da-hye2021Enhypen"10 months"Josh Record, Tom Mann, Lostboy, Andrew BullimoreArmin van Buuren"Should Be Loving You"Josh Record, Andrew Bullimore Armin van Buuren"Anita"Josh Record, Andrew Bullimore YOU"Find U"Josh Record, Andrew Bullimore 2022Galantis & Navos"What It Feels Like"Josh Record, Andrew Bullimore
Live performance
Josh Record played throughout the summer of 2013 and 2014 at music festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Hard Rock Calling, Latitude Festival, and T in The Park Festival.
Josh Record has supported the likes of The 1975, London Grammar, Bastille, Lorde, Rodriguez, Michael Kiwanuka and touring across UK and Europe with Sam Smith in February 2014.
References
External links
National Anthem label