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Joseph 'JP' Patterson (Founder, TRENCH Magazine)

Events, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 10 March 2023

UD x Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson x Polymer Zine

Ahead of Industry Takeover 2023, we revisit TRENCH founder Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson’s interview, talking grime, church, ChockABlock, MTV’s The Wrap-Up, Complex UK, TRENCH and how raving opened doors (and his eyes!) to a career in music with Polymer Zine…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Music, What's On | 7 March 2023

Introducing… Tyson

Maria Hanlon caught up with rising star TYSON ahead of her show at the Barbican on International Women’s Day to find out more about her recent releases, Ladies Music Pub and her advice for women starting out in the music industry…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House, What's On | 6 March 2023

Introducing… Orii Jam

UD invited the Orii Jam crew to Takeover the Talent House studios for a three-day-long writing camp. Kat Friar went behind the scenes for a vibe check and caught up with Orii Jam founder, Fred aka Neue Grafik, host Germane and the artists, on all things Orii, music and UD…

Events, Featured, Guide, Interviews, Long Read, Talent House, What's On | 2 March 2023

The long-read: Who are PPL & how do I get paid?

Ahead of Industry Takeover 2023, we revisit one of our most read features, as Chantelle Fiddy goes head-to-head with our event supporter, PPL, in an exclusive long-read, packed with essential information for record label owners, performers, managers and creators…

Events, Interviews | 14 February 2023

UD Selects: Why we’re fans of… Nasir Mazhar & Fantastic Toiles

Last week, Alex Frydas caught up with designer, maker and socialist, Nasir Mazhar, following the Fantastic Toiles boutique’s first drop of the year in Lewisham. They spoke about his journey in the fashion industry, collaborations, and how his political views have affected his work…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 7 February 2023

Introducing… Saiming

All hail one of our favourite new artists! Kat Friar met with Saiming, one of UD’s current Incubator cohort, to talk sound, UD Open Mic, Da Community, Live Supply events, influences, 2023 and a whole lot more…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music | 26 January 2023

Introducing… VC Pines

Maria Hanlon caught up with alternative soul artist, VC Pines, ahead of his new release, the hypnotic groove-infused cut ‘Running’. The pair also chatted about his New Year’s resolutions, creative process, temporal lobe epilepsy, fashion, upcoming plans and advice for artists starting out…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 12 January 2023

Introducing… NuAloe

Having wowed the crowd at UD’s Open Mic – both at Talent House and Village Underground, for our one-away epic collaboration with Timberland – Kat Friar sat down with NuAloe to discuss the Greek alphabet, plants, intersectionality, musical creation and more…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Music, Talent House | 10 January 2023

Introducing… Digital Mozart

Maria Hanlon caught up with producer, DJ, designer and UD alumnus, Digital Mozart, on his inspiration, his recent achievements, Talent House and future plans…

Artists, Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 3 January 2023

Introducing… Blue Lab Beats

Maria Hanlon chatted to the Grammy Award winning jazztronica duo, Blue Lab Beats, ahead of their UD Masterclass in January, about their album, Motherland Journey, which artists are on their radar and what their advice for up and coming musicians would be…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Music, Talent House | 20 December 2022

Introducing… Max McKenzie

A rising star, Max McKenzie is your go-to host, some-time comedian, more-time musician and certified bringer of vibes. Kat Friar caught up with Max to talk creativity, his debut release and future world domination…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Level 4, Talent House | 13 December 2022

Introducing… Likkle Jay

Music producer, engineer and UD alumni, Justina Bryce aka Likkle Jay joined us in 2013 where she started her engineering experience at the UD Studio. We discuss her journey and year in music, including working with Stormzy and Chris Brown…

Events, Featured, Interviews, Talent House, What's On | 17 November 2022

Introducing… Elijah

Ahead of Masterclass 001, on Wednesday 23rd November at Talent House, your teacher for the evening, Elijah – artist manager, DJ and writer – gives an insight into his world, work and journey thus far…

Artists, Featured, Interviews | 4 August 2022

HOW TO STEAL MY JOB… J.AR.J (MUSIC PRODUCER)

Maria Hanlon chatted to J.Ar.J, who’s worked with the likes of Jordan Stephens, Yiigaa and Hyphen. The pair cover how he got into producing, adapts to working with different artists and lessons he’s learnt along the way…

Artists, Featured, Interviews, Talent House | 19 July 2022

Introducing… DJ Pogo

Taking it back in time – and looking forward – Maria Hanlon caught up with one of UD’s founding fathers and former DMC Champion, DJ Pogo, who flew in from Brazil especially to attend the Talent House launch party…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Interviews | 7 June 2022

Introducing… Molly Elizabeth

Maria Hanlon caught up with Molly Elizabeth, after her stunning set at The Great Escape Festival, to talk progression, songwriting, UD, Talent House and the future of music…