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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…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 4 August 2025

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency August

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 August we welcome The Multiverse, Zoiya & Kah’Nya…

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Artists, Featured, Guide, Talent House | 24 July 2025

Guide: #ITSeries Plugging & Playlisting with Un:Hurd

As a part of the Industry Takeover series, back in January, we invited UD Members and the wider community to an exclusive Plugging & Playlisting Workshop delivered by un:hurd, a specialist marketing partner for artists and managers. The 60 minute session broke down the essential skills, tools and ideas to help you understand the art of plugging and playlisting your music. Read all about it…

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Artists, Events, Featured, What's On | 15 July 2025

What’s On: UD x Time Out x Westfield London: Sounds Of The Summer

Every Saturday, from July 19th-August 23rd, Westfield London will host live performances from emerging artists supported by UD Music. Westfield visitors can discover the next generation of talent live from West London, all completely free of charge…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 4 July 2025

What’s On… Emerging Artist Residency July

UD announces the next two 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 July we welcome Tamara and Orinayo…

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Artists, Featured, Music | 3 July 2025

UD Selects: June 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 June. Starring Marla Kether, Naima Adams, Somewhere Soul, Melé, Karen Nyame KG, Yazmin Lacey, Juls, JONES, Isaac Carter, Mom Tudie, Nectar Woode, Nightmares On Wax, Eléwa & Ruby Francis…

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Artists, Events, Flames Collective | 26 June 2025

UD Gallery: Sasha Keable x Flames Collective @ Meltdown 2025

Laura ‘Hyperfrank’ Brosnan went behind the scenes with Flames Collective for their gig with Sasha Keable at Southbank for Meltdown 2025. Check the gallery in this exclusive blog…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House | 24 June 2025

Talent House: Hire a studio or space today!

Are you looking for an aspirational studio to record your next project in? Want to rehearse in a top spec live room? Maybe you need a space to create content or record a podcast? Look no further, UD have you covered…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Flames Collective, Music | 23 June 2025

UD Low Down: Sasha Keable x Flames Collective @ Meltdown 2025

Flames Collective vocalist, Diya Sohi, lets us in on her jazzy, soulful dream – singing with Flames Collective and Sasha Keable at the Southbank Centre, for Meltdown 2025. Read on for the behind the scenes exclusive…

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Artists, Events | 19 June 2025

UD Low Down: Little Simz x Miu Miu @ KOKO

On Thursday 12th June, Daphne Olympia headed down to the legendary Camden venue KOKO to watch the one and only Little Simz. With the long awaited return of Miu Miu’s Bond Street store, the Italian label teamed up with Dazed to put on one of the most electrifying shows of the year…

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Artists, Music | 13 June 2025

UD Selects: May 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 May. Starring p-rallel, Sam Deely, MRCY, Joy Crookes, KingCrowney, Ben DSP, Lizzie Berchie, VC Pines, JONES, WheelUp, Victoria Port & Olympia Vitalis…

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Artists, Events, Featured | 12 June 2025

UD Gallery: TRENCH Presents… Grime 3.0 @ SXSW, Strongroom with Converse, June 4th

On Wednesday 4th June, TRENCH took over the Strongroom Bar in Shoreditch for a Grime 3.0 showcase as part of the inaugural SXSW London festival. A day and night of epic scenes, Photographer Patrick Sear was on hand to capture the shutdown…

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Artists, Featured, Talent House | 11 June 2025

Meet The Incubator Programme Class of 2025

UD proudly presents the Incubator 2025 cohort – it’s time to meet the nine exceptional artists who will embark on this six-month talent and career development opportunity. Say hello to ANJA, Dia Day, Diya Sohi, Isabelle Mettle, Jacob Story, Jedz, Rio Sterling, Shelbee Tee & Teodora…

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Artists, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 29 May 2025

What’s On: Introducing the Emerging Artist Residency 

UD is thrilled to launch our new Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. Read on to find out more…

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Artists, Events, What's On | 20 May 2025

What’s On… TRENCH Presents Grime 3.0 @ SXSW LONDON, June 4th, Strongroom with Converse

The full line-up for TRENCH’s Grime 3.0 showcase at this year’s SXSW London festival has officially been announced. UD are proud to be a partner, showcasing Newham’s finest, Reptile B, at the Strongroom with Converse. A boundary-smashing artist fusing grime, UK drill, dancehall, jungle and punk, expect a volatile blend that’s as urgent as it is unclassifiable…

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Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 19 May 2025

Introducing… Reptile B

A regular standout at UD’s Open Mic nights, Reptile B has kept pushing forward—despite an industry that still puts barriers in front of out, Black queer artists. As a recipient of UD’s Free Yard initiative and a name that’s lit up multiple UD stages, he was the obvious choice for our spotlight artist as we team up with TRENCH Magazine for the first-ever SXSW London…

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