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Artists, Events, Featured, Talent House, What's On | 14 November 2022

UD Open Mic 03/11 – Gallery

On Thursday 3rd November, UD’s Open Mic night returned to Talent House for a night of spontaneous live music, jamming and of course, the ultimate vibes. Starring Promise, TL music, Saadiq, Nick Silver, Young Jay, Nathan Psalms, Ginka, Love iToya, Lex Jones, Marik, Katya Sounds, Donsopedro, Ashley Tragic, Anarii, Ability, Aario and your host, Nayana…

Artists, Events, Featured, Music | 11 November 2022

UD Low Down: Ray BLK @ The Islington Assembly

On Friday night (November 4th), Ray BLK ascended the throne to be crowned as the British queen of R&B at Islington’s Assembly Hall. Chris Kelly reports from the front row…

Artists, Featured, Guide | 7 November 2022

UD X MARIA HANLON… HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC PLAYED

Maria Hanlon is a London-based radio presenter, DJ and music writer who also works as a Team Assistant at BBC Music Introducing in London. In this guide she shares everything she’s learnt from her career so far on how to get your music played…

Artists, Featured, Music | 1 November 2022

UD Culture Classics: Shola Ama ‘Much Love’

In our new monthly series, UD will take an in-depth overview of influential albums and movements of the past. This month we are reloading Shola Ama’s classic late 90’s debut album ‘Much Love’, which turns 25 this year… Chris Kelly reports.

Artists, Events, Featured, Music, Talent House, What's On | 31 October 2022

UD PRESENTS… OPEN MIC 3RD NOVEMBER @ TALENT HOUSE

On the 3rd November @ Talent House, UD presents… Open Mic! 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 2QS
Free entry! 6.30-10pm. 18+ event (ID may be required)…

Artists, Featured, Music | 31 October 2022

UD Selects: October Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Maria Hanlon presents 10 tunes that have hit her decks – and got a reload – in October. Starring Enny, Kieron Boothe, Hope Tala, Stormzy, Olivia Dean, Loyle Carner, Murkage Dave, Isha, Meron T, Jaydonclover, Kofi Stone, Eva Gadd & Blue Lab Beats…

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Music, Talent House | 27 October 2022

‘My Hood’ Flames Collective feat. Y.O.U Collective!

Flames Collective are proud to unveil the ‘My Hood’ video today. A film by Alice Underwood, choreographed by Jordan ‘JFunk’ Franklin with music production by Andy Gilbert, and performances by Flames Collective & Y.O.U Collective…

Artists, Featured, Music | 26 October 2022

UD Selects: WHY WE’RE FANS OF… LITTLE SIMZ

Maria Hanlon shares why we’re huge fans of Mercury Prize winner Little Simz…

Artists, Featured, Talent House | 25 October 2022

Applications open for UD Incubator Programme!

Want to take your artistry to the next level? Our 2023 Incubator Programme, a six month development initiative, is still open to applicants with a deadline of 14th November to apply. Why not register your interest today?

Artists, Featured, Flames Collective, Talent House | 25 October 2022

Join Flames Collective!

Newsflash! We’re scouting for new Flames members, with auditions scheduled at Talent House for 1st November, 10th January and 18th April, from 5.30pm-8pm. Read all about it…

Artists, Events, Featured | 20 October 2022

UD x Timberland Open Mic

Timberland and UD teamed up to bring UD’s monthly Open Mic to Village Underground in Shoreditch, London. A change of scenery, free flowing drinks and a lineup full of talent, what more could you want on a Thursday evening? A movie…

Artists, Events, Featured | 18 October 2022

UD Lowdown: Say Woah Presents; The Silhouettes Project, Jeshi, Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn @ Saint Church Hackney

On a Thursday evening in late September, Communion presents Say Woah took us all to church with a hip-hop extravaganza and a sold-out show at Saint Hackney Church in east London. Artists on the night included headliners Brighton rap and producer duo Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, Jeshi and The Silhouettes Project. Chris Kelly reports…

Artists, Events, Featured | 17 October 2022

UD Low Down: DJs Built For The Bold

Various DJs, curated and booked by UD, provided the soundtrack to Timberland’s Built For The Bold Shoreditch takeover in September. So, if you’re looking for your next favourite selectah, read on as Kat Friars breaks down some of London’s freshest DJ talent…

Artists, Featured, Music | 27 September 2022

UD Selects: September Mixtape

Bringing you a pick of the month’s best releases, Jojo Jones and Maria Hanlon present 10 tunes that have hit their decks – and got a reload – in September. Starring ROZZQWEEN, Kenzie TTH, Mansur Brown, Manny Norté, FLO, Stormzy, Pip Millet, Greentea Peng, Santino Le Saint and Jaz Karis…

Artists, Featured, Long Read | 26 September 2022

Long Read: A culture of Demonisation, Drill Wars: The Phantom Menace and Scene Popping on TikTok

Chris Kelly explores the culture of musical demonisation in the UK alongside the rise – and future – of drill…

Artists, Events, Featured | 22 September 2022

UD Low Down: A2 @ Camden Assembly

An intimately connected performance, delivering a goosebump-inducing vocal performance, set against a backdrop of lean hazy soul trap beats and old skool samples… Chris Kelly reports from A2’s sold-out show at Camden Assembly.