Last week, we welcomed Martin Luke Brown to the URN Studios for an exclusive session and interview, where he performed a fantastic rendition of Coldplay's Magic, before a stunning stripped-back version of his brand new single Nostalgia.

About Martin:

Martin has been championed by BBC Introducing, also performed in the 2012 Olympic Park and in late 2013, he won the GIGS: Big Busk competition ran by Mayor of London. His music fuses elements of soul and funk with a modern edge. He is comfortable performing solo or with his band (acoustic or electric) and is guaranteed to deliver his performance with infectious energy.

BBC's Tom Robinson described Martin as "A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, writing and performing since the tender age of 14. Packing gutsy vocals with toe-tapping rhythms, Martin writes a real eclectic mix of songs with a distinct 'from the heart out the mouth' feel unifying them.”

Now after having spent the last 6 months working with a host of producers and writers, Martin is releasing his first official video as the first look and listen to his new material.

Check out his Facebook Page.

Over the last year, we've aimed to showcase the very best in up and coming music from across the city via our Sound of Nottingham. Similarly, Under the Radar on URN After Dark have followed the Notts music scene closely, exposing local talent every Thursday, between 7-9pm.

Now, we're giving you the chance to see them all. LIVE.

On Sunday 8th June, the iconic Chameleon Arts Cafe will play host to some of the best talent Nottingham has to offer.

Tickets for this incredible event are only £3, with all proceeds going towards the Emmanuel House Homeless Shelter in Hockley, Nottingham.

They're selling fast so make sure you get them ASAP.
>>BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE<<

If you can't make the day then not to worry, URN will be creating a package of all the best bits, exclusive interviews and so much more which will be available for your listening pleasures and played on URN live.

You can tune into URN - Under The Radar Notts on www.urn1350.net every Thursday 7-9pm and follow on Twitter (@UTRNotts) for event updates.

Sunday 8th June 2014

Stuck for post-exams plans? Wondering what the best way to kick off your summer is?

On Saturday 7 June the sun-kissed surroundings of Nottingham’s own Wollaton Park will be transformed for the much anticipated No Tomorrow Festival.

URN will be keeping you up to date with all the latest news and, as promised, here is the next Headliner!

Indiana:


Indiana made her much-anticipated return to Nottingham last Saturday (12th April) at Rescue Rooms and no fewer than three days later, she's been confirmed as an addition to the No Tomorrow lineup! Indiana made her first live debut in Old Market Square two years ago, and since signing a deal with Sony, she has an album out later this year and a host of Summer Festival commitments. Her two Radio 1-supported singles, Mess Around and Solo Dancing - the latter due for release on 20th April - are excellent examples of the artist and show the extent to which she has risen in the last few years. Having played at Glastonbury, played in front of the Queen and had a baby in her short rise to stardom, this is certainly the start of much bigger things for Indiana.

Stuck for post-exams plans? Wondering what the best way to kick off your summer is?

Well look no further, as on Saturday 7 June the sun-kissed surroundings of Nottingham’s own Wollaton Park will be transformed for the much anticipated No Tomorrow Festival.

Here on URN, we’ll be running you through the Headliners announced so far, and keeping you up to date as and when more are added to the most exciting summer event for Nottingham’s students in years.

About the Festival:

Every week, the team from URN After Dark select two tracks for our lovely colleagues to play on their Daytime shows. This year, we have put a specific emphasis on promoting local talent from Nottingham across all genres, that we at URN are keen to support as much as possible through featuring them on our Sound of Nottingham. Our revamped Track of the Week is a song recently released which is yet to hit the mainstream playlists on National Radio and one that we believe is destined for big things. Consider this our way of helping you discover the very best in new music spanning all genres, be it from Nottingham or nationwide!


Sound of Nottingham