Funky tech house favorite Joshwa is cementing his place in the scene with the launch of his very own label, No Bad Fridays Records.
The London-based artist’s marked rise has included hit tracks like “My Humps,” “Magalenha” and “Miracles,” respectively released on esteemed labels like Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars, Spinnin’ Deep and Chris Lake’s Black Book Records.
Now, as Joshwa continues to break new ground in 2024, he’ll begin cultivating a label sound of his own with No Bad Fridays’ debut release “Get Stupid / Lluvia,” a spicy two-tracker due out today, Friday, April 5, 2024.
Packed with Joshwa’s bouncy tech house flair, chopped vocals, and fat basslines, “Get Stupid” satisfies the scene’s growing appetite for UK sounds. Meanwhile, “Lluvia” melds Latin-influenced vocals with hypnotizing flute melodies to create an eerily intoxicating groove.
Each track embodies a sound that Joshwa has championed on his ascent to the big time. As such, the dual release, which has already garnered support from John Summit, Chris Lake, FISHER, Dom Dolla, Chris Lorenzo and more, stands as a fitting way to inaugurate his first endeavor as a label boss.
“It’s never a bad day when new music is released into the world,” Joshwa wrote on Instagram. “It’s been a dream of mine to have my own label where I can share the music that represents my sound and who I am. Where I can explore the darkness and the light.”
“Some of the most significant moments in my career have taken place on a Friday,” he continued. “Whether it was a release, being playlisted, or playing a big show—all have led me to this moment. All have led me to No Bad Fridays.”
Even more big plans are in the works, as Joshwa’s upcoming summer tour dates will see him play for venerated brands like Lovejuice, D4 D4NCE, elrow and Jamie Jones’ Paradise in London and Ibiza, in addition to festival appearances at Beyond Wonderland Chicago, Day Trip and more. Find a complete list of tour dates below.
Keep up with Joshwa via his Instagram page and stream “Get Stupid / Lluvia” here.
Joshwa upcoming tour dates:
April 8 – Bounce Social House – Orlando, FL
April 26 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO (Chris Lake Support)
May 4 – Zebbies Garden – Washington, DC
May 11 – Chemistry – Canterbury
May 12 – Lovejuice – Studio 338 – London
May 18 – Lovejuice – Ibiza Rocks – Ibiza
June 1 – Beyond Wonderland Chicago- Northerly Island Park – Chicago, IL
June 10 – D4Dance – Obeach – Ibiza
June 15 – Concourse Project- Austin, TX (Wax Motif Support)
June 23 – Day Trip Festival – Queen Mary – Long Beach, CA
July 15 – D4Dance – Obeach – Ibiza
July 27 – Lovejuice – Ibiza Rocks – Ibiza
August 7- Hï – Ibiza (FISHER Support)
August 10 – Downtown Las Vegas Events Center – Las Vegas (Noizu Support)
August 17 – Elrow – Amnesia – Ibiza
August 24 – Elrow Town – Malaga – Spain
September 4- Paradise- Amnesia – Ibiza
Featured image from Joshwa.
