Home / Blog / Artists / Music

Music

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 6 October 2025

UD Low Down: RAYE Halftime Show @ NFL London x Flames Collective

Flames Collective joined RAYE and her band for the first NFL Halftime Show in London on Sunday 5th October at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Flames member, Victoria Ho, takes us backstage for an access all areas report…

Read more

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 3 October 2025

UD Selects: Flames Collective x Ed Sheeran ‘Camera (Unplugged)’

If you enjoyed Flames Collective’s surprise performance with Ed Sheeran in London a few weeks ago, chances are you’re going to love his new release ‘Camera (Unplugged)’, featuring the vocals of (yep you guessed it), your favourite vocal ensemble, Flames Collective…

Read more

Artists, Music | 2 October 2025

UD Selects: September 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 September. Starring Last Nubian, Tiffany Quinn, RIA, Blue Lab Beats, Meron T, Barney Artist, Joshua Baraka, RUBII, JGrrey, Amie Blu, Mom Tudie & Smokey Bubblin’ B…

Read more

Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 5 September 2025

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency September

UD are proud to announce the next three artists 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 September we welcome Imisi, Eniola & Mainz 5ive…

Read more

Artists, Featured, Music | 4 September 2025

UD Selects: August 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 August. Starring Donae’O, Omar, Lemar, The House Gospel Choir, JD. REID, George Riley, Kofi Stone, Meron T, Sam Wise, IZCO, Yazmin Lacey, Lord Apex, nikhil, Solaariss, Amie Blu, Lava La Rue, Lila Iké & Maverick Sabre…

Read more

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 12 August 2025

UD Selects: Sasha Keable x Flames Collective ‘Hold Up’ for Apple Music

Flames Collective join Sasha Keable for a laidback version of ‘Hold Up’, recorded exclusively for Apple Music. Listen to the vocal arrangements and swoon…

Read more

Artists, Featured, Music | 7 August 2025

UD Selects: July 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 July. Starring Yazmin Lacey, Kokoroko, Jimpster, Ash Lauryn, Exp., Meron T, Jaydonclover, BINA., GINGE, Monét, Ruby Francis, Josie Man, Nectar Woode, Wilfy D, Kadeem Tyrell, Crate Classics & Mighty Moe…

Read more