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Artists, Featured, Interviews, Long Read, Music | 28 August 2026

Introducing… Dia Day

From Italian opera and post-hardcore to neo-soul and rap, Croydon storyteller Dia Day talks wearing her heart on her sleeve, finding her voice and turning diary entries into debut album Letters to L…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House | 3 August 2026

Introducing… Isabelle Mettle `

A precious Mettle. A sonic alchemist. A fusing of genres. Isabelle Mettle is one and all of these notions, a producer, songwriter, and remarkable vocalist emerging from UD’s Incubator programme and Flames Collective into an expansive summer of hotly anticipated live performances. We sat down with Isabelle to hear more about her stint in Liverpool, a brief but fruitful interaction with Snarky Puppy, and where she finds herself now at the helm of a burgeoning musical career…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House, What's On | 28 July 2026

What’s On…. Emerging Artist Residency July

UD are happy to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency – a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This July, we invited Ohrachel to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

Artists, Music, Talent House, What's On | 13 May 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency May

UD are happy to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency – a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This May, we invite Oliver Parikian, a South London based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and jazz pianist to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 10 April 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency April

UD are proud to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This April, we invite lina sounds to step into the spotlight at Talent House…

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 9 March 2026

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency March

UD are proud to announce the next artist taking part in our Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This March we welcome niemba to Talent House…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 2 March 2026

UD Selects: RAYE ‘Nightingale Lane’ (Live at Abbey Road Studios) with Flames Collective

In the words of RAYE herself: “We have recorded a live version of Nightingale Lane, filmed at the renowned Abbey Road Studios with the incredibly talented London Symphony Orchestra and The Flames Collective choir. We hope you love it.” Indeed, we do…

Artists, Featured, Music | 5 January 2026

UD x Maria Hanlon: 10 Artists You Need To Know In 2026

DJ, presenter and writer, Maria Hanlon, shines a light on 10 artists to lock in with for 2026. Starring Dia Day, Rio Sterling, Isabelle Mettle, Divine Earth, MRCY, PRVNA, Liv East, Reek0, Charlotte Dowsson and Ben DSP…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, What's On | 9 December 2025

Flames Collective x BBC 1Xtra Christmas Live Lounge (with Beverley Knight, Debbie & Shae Universe)

Flames Collective have recorded a straight fire BBC 1Xtra Christmas Live Lounge for Remi Burgz with special guests Beverley Knight, Shae Universe & Debbie. Listen or watch it back in full now…

Artists, Events, Music, Talent House, What's On | 8 December 2025

What’s On… UD Writing Camp, 28th January @ Talent House

After the success of our Writing Camps, we’re back for round five! We’re inviting producers, songwriters, musicians and vocalists from all backgrounds and levels of experience, aged 18-25, to take part in a Writing Camp at Talent House on Wednesday 28th January 2026…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, What's On | 5 December 2025

UD Selects: Flames Collective ‘Live At Christmas’ Out Now!

We’ve got a new album for your ears! Flames Collective ‘Live At Christmas’ is out today and includes Bridge Over Troubled Water, Joyful Joyful, River and Holy Forever among other seasonal classics. Recorded live, your festive playlist just got a whole lot better…

Artists, Music | 3 December 2025

UD Selects: November Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that hit her decks – and got a reload – in November. Starring Reek0, Capo Lee, IZCO, Jordan Rakei, Jalen Ngonda, Yiigaa, DEJA, Nubiyan Twist, Eniola, Ezra Collective, Baobei, Mom Tudie, Tia Gordon, Nia Smith & Danny Sanchez…

Artists, Music, Talent House | 2 December 2025

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency December

UD are proud to announce the next artist taking part in the all-new Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This December we welcome Hoshama to Talent House…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 21 November 2025

What’s On… HAUS Sessions Live with Beckah, Eniola, Kah’nya & Romaya, 11th December @ Talent House

Join UD and HAUS Sessions for a LIVE showcase of four new artists disrupting the R&B and electronic space – Beckah, Eniola, Kah’nya & Romaya. With a live band at the ready, expect the 11th December at Talent House to be a sonic delight…

Artists, Flames Collective, Music | 10 November 2025

UD Selects: Flames Collective ‘White Christmas/ Winter Wonderland’ Out Now

Flames Collective have released a Christmas single. Recorded live, their version of ‘White Christmas/ Winter Wonderland’ is out now for your festive listening pleasure…

Artists, Music | 4 November 2025

UD Selects: October Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that hit her decks – and got a reload – in October. Starring ROZZZQWEEN, Ego Ella May, Mom Tudie, Taves, BUSHROD, Barney Artist, Yiigaa, Kadeem Tyrell, Obongjayar, DoomCannon, Lizzie Berchie, Tara Lily, King Krule, Mysie & SOXX…