“For The First Time” - Linkwells
Photo Credit: Artist EPK
Linkwells are not here to play it safe. With their latest single, “For The First Time,” the Malvern-based four-piece dives headfirst into emotional free fall, giving us a track that’s as anthemic as it is introspective. It's raw, it’s soaring, and it punches you right in the feels—in the best way possible.
“For The First Time” is the kind of track that catches you mid-scroll, mid-walk, mid-overthinking-your-entire-life—and makes you stop. With its moody guitar swells, layered textures, and that huge, echoing chorus, the song has serious emotional weight without feeling overproduced or performative.
There’s a grit to the delivery, like it was made in one breathless studio take during a moment of deep clarity. It balances melancholy and momentum, hitting that sweet spot between heartbreak and hope.
This is the soundtrack to stepping into something new—whether it’s a relationship, a city, or a version of yourself you’re not quite sure you’re ready for yet. As the band puts it:
“This song is about those moments where everything shifts.”
Linkwells aren’t afraid of their influences, and that’s what makes their sound so authentic. You can hear shades of The Stone Roses, early Oasis, and a bit of Arctic Monkeys-style bite, but it’s all filtered through a very modern, very Linkwells lens.
Their music doesn’t feel retro—it feels timeless. That’s a hard balance to strike in today’s oversaturated indie world, where everyone’s trying to sound “authentic.” These guys? They just are.
Hailing from the picturesque town of Malvern, UK, Linkwells bring small-town soul to a global stage. And clearly, the world is listening. With spins across the UK, Europe, the US, and even Indonesia and Australia, this band is quietly—but confidently—making serious moves.
The most exciting part? They’re still early in their journey. With just a handful of singles under their belt, they’re already showing arena-level ambition and the chops to back it up. Live, they’re known to bring the house down—the kind of band where you walk in unsure and leave with a new favorite.
“For The First Time” feels like a breakthrough—for the band and maybe even for listeners who need a reminder that it’s okay to feel vulnerable. It’s a beautifully crafted indie rock anthem that taps into that universal moment of “what now?”—with just enough spark to make you believe in what’s next.
It’s a thunderous, heartfelt indie-rock triumph. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to scream the chorus into the wind—because you don’t know where life’s going. Keep your eyes (and ears) on these guys. They’re just getting started.
Photo Credit: Artist EPK
“For The First Time” is available now on all major streaming platforms
