Expansive, reverb-soaked indie folk with a soaring falsetto. It sounds like the moment the sun finally breaks through a heavy morning fog.
Josh Record creates a sound that feels simultaneously intimate and massive. His music is anchored by delicate acoustic guitar and piano, but it is frequently elevated by lush, cathedral-like production that utilizes heavy reverb and choral-style vocal layering. There is a distinct sense of space in his work, as if the songs were recorded in an empty hall at dawn, capturing every breath and string squeak before they dissolve into a shimmering wall of sound.
What truly sets him apart is his vocal range, specifically a crystalline falsetto that he uses to navigate complex emotional landscapes. Unlike many of his contemporaries who lean into grit or raw power, Record opts for a polished, almost ethereal purity. His background as a high-profile songwriter for pop and electronic artists is evident in his melodic precision; these are folk songs with the structural integrity of a chart-topping anthem, hidden under layers of atmospheric warmth.
Start with the track 'For Your Love' or 'The War' to experience his signature slow-build dynamics. These songs serve as the perfect entry point for anyone who appreciates the emotional weight of a singer-songwriter but craves the sonic depth of a cinematic score. It is music for those quiet, transitional moments of the day when you need something that feels both grounded and transcendent.
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.
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