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Joshua Peter Record (born 20 November 1987) is an English singer-songwriter who has released one album,Pillars, and one EP.^[1] He has also had various success as a songwriter and producer for many artists includingAvicii,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 andLP.

Josh Record was born instroud,Gloucestershire, England, the son of aBFBS DJ, whom he cites as "my greatest influence".^[2][3] At the age of 16 he moved toLondon to study music at theBRIT School.^[4] He became involved in local charities on the Alton Estate teaching music and participating in related projects, working with young people involved in gangs.^[1] Subsequently starting his own charity called The Root, helping communities in Kenya.

His first release on indie label National Anthem in 2012 made it to number 2 in theSinger Songwriter charts on iTunes in the UK.^[1] The lead track "For Your Love" was heralded by everyone fromSteve Lamacq toZane Lowe toThe Sunday Times who said "His keening falsetto invites comparisons toBon Iver'sJustin Vernon... Record has a sensational debut album in him".^[5]

His next self produced EP "The War" received critical acclaim andZane Lowe made the title track his "Hottest Record of 2013"^[6] onBBC Radio 1, as well as live performances onBBC Radio 2, andBBC Radio 6 Music.

In 2013 Josh Record signed a deal withVirgin Records and in late November 2013 went on to release his EP "Bones", that has been play listed onBBC Radio 1. "Bones" EP also features remixes fromAlt-J, Fryars, and FTSE. Bones was also the featured song to close the winter finale episode of the tenth season ofGrey's Anatomy.

In March 2014, Josh Record re-released "For Your Love" on Virgin Records. Zane Lowe ofBBC Radio 1 made it his "Hottest Record in The World"^[7] on 26 February 2014. The song was remixed byLondon Grammar.

Josh Record's debut albumPillars was released on 14 July 2014, receiving 5-star reviews from theSunday Times andDaily Mail. This was followed by a sold-out headline tour in October.^[3]

He has written and produced for many artists and signed a publishing deal withWarner Chappell in 2017. He has been working withSigala,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 andJorja Smith as well as many others.

In 2014 he co wrote and produced the Official UK Top 20 SingleYours, byElla Henderson.

In 2016 he co wrote and producedLP'sMuddy Waters that received international recognition after closing Season 4 ofOrange Is The New Black.

In 2018 he co wrote the Top 10 UK single 'Lullaby' forSigala andPaloma Faith.

In 2018 he co wrote and producedMerk & Kremont's trackHands Up featuringDNCE and the vocals ofJoe Jonas.

• 14 July 2014 -Pillars

• June 2013 -The War

• July 2013 - The War
• November 2013 - Bones
• January 2014 - Wonder
• March 2014 - For Your Love
• July 2014 - Wide Awake
• June 2017 - Do

• 2 July 2013 - The War
• 29 October 2013 - Bones
• 12 March 2014 - For Your Love
• 14 June 2014 - Wide Awake

  indicates a background vocal contribution.

  indicates an un-credited vocal contribution.

Josh Record played throughout the summer of 2013 and 2014 at music festivals includingGlastonbury Festival,Hard Rock Calling,Latitude Festival, andT in The Park Festival.

Josh Record has supported the likes ofThe 1975,London Grammar,Bastille,Lorde,Rodriguez,Michael Kiwanuka and touring across UK and Europe withSam Smith in February 2014.^[4]

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• 21st-century English singers
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