Launchpad+

Supporting artists, managers and labels in Yorkshire to release their music effectively, and maximise their royalty collection. @_launchpadmusic @musiclocal

[Launchpad+ @launchpadplus]

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with EMI North (@EMINorthRecords) to establish a new record label, to sit alongside the existing Launchpad+ services - distribution, publishing and neighbouring rights management.

[LUCKY IRIS @luckyirisband]

i just want to dance is the romanticising of our first experiences of going out. the start of our crunchy pop journey. it started with light up dance floors and neon drinks. right now, i just want to dance <3

out via @launchpadplus X @EMINorthRecords

https://t.co/FzpzA4tBDY

[Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) @orakald]

My debut fashion collab with @houseofACRA is out NOW

Available here:
https://t.co/5NBuZStNgX

#TheBlackYorkshireman

[Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) @orakald]

This is Chiedu Oraka

Thank you @SpotifyUK 👏🏿

[The Most Radicalist @tmradicalist]

List Pick: ‘I didn’t mean to do that!’ is the latest track from queer indie-pop artist @claudiafeno.
https://t.co/0RHEGZnuZw

[EMI North @EMINorthRecords]

Congratulations to Cowboy Hunters, @dilettantesongs and Neve Cariad 🎉

We'll be seeing you at @DeerShed Festival 2025 🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who applied, it's been amazing to witness all that Northern talent.

[At The Barrier @atthebarrier]

Debut self-titled EP from Hull-based alternative/indie ‘ghost collective.’  O’Phantom offers a dose of early-80s post-punk, refreshed and revitalised

https://t.co/aXOqlf0Mnb

#epreview #wallofsoundpr #ghostcollective @ophantomuk

[ALFITUDE @alfitude]

New Music: Lucky Iris
@luckyirisband

https://t.co/uDtXQ3yTFG

[LUCKY IRIS @luckyirisband]

presenting ‘day to night’ 💙 4in1 surprise tracks out now thanks to @UniversalPM_UK 💙 this has been such a hard secret to keep!!!!!!! all those days writing in the studio and now u know what we were up to!! AND u get to hear what we created 💙

https://t.co/bPMXr18smQ

[Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) @orakald]

“The Black Yorkshireman” my debut collection. As seen in @BritishVogue and @BritishGQ . Is finally coming to life 💨

To celebrate the release of my 1st fashion collab we are throwing a launch party in London on Saturday 31st of May at @AuresLondon

Tix:
https://t.co/HDtMV37xNN

[O’Phantom @ophantomuk]

O’Phantom 🌕🌖🌗
Our self titled debut E.P is out Friday 9th May 2025!

Presave here >> https://t.co/Qp3fMHn9aW

a special shoutout and thank you to Joseph Cox for always looking after us with amazing artwork!

[LUCKY IRIS @luckyirisband]

we <3 surprises!! especially when it’s @jjiszatt from @BBCR1 telling u your track is going to be featured on the for fans of @confidencemanTM special on @bbcintroducing <3 <3 11pm tonight!! tune in and dance with us!

[about-faces @aboutfacesband]

Thank you so much to @Spotify for adding ‘Not Been Back’ to their editorial playlist Melomania, we’re with some great company

All the support so far has been unreal to this tune, we’re getting ready to head down the M1 to play London this evening

https://t.co/IroFmirHC4

[about-faces @aboutfacesband]

Not Been Back is OUT NOW

Thank you so much for all the support today, so nice to seeing so many of you loving what we’ve done

Tomorrow we hit the M62 as we head to Manchester for our debut headline show @thecastlemanc

See you there?

https://t.co/qTbYhCXNXs

📷 @visionarhi_

[about-faces @aboutfacesband]

NOT BEEN BACK IS OUT NOW

We hope you love it as much as we love it…

https://t.co/0It7vEb2qP

[Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) @orakald]

The Black Yorkshireman even though the 🌹 white

The “Standing Ovation” music video is out NOW!

Head over to my YouTube channel to watch the full version:

https://t.co/jeUkyvCKiN

[about-faces @aboutfacesband]

IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN?!?!

You can tune into @BBCR1 tonight to hear your favourite faces on the national airwaves courtesy of @jjiszatt on the @bbcintroducing show

Thank you so much Jess for the continued support🫶🏻

If you miss the show you can listen back on @BBCSounds

[Nath Brudenell @Nath_Brudenell]

'Curtain Glow', the new single from Nature Kids came out yesterday! 🌟

Next Sunday they join us here at The Brudenell for a FREE ENTRY show to launch their debut album, along with support from Suckle & Haxton Baby ⚡️

Reserve your ticket below. 👇

➡️️ https://t.co/qbWUgbYMpB

[about-faces @aboutfacesband]

Not Been Back

Exploring the magnetic pull of home and the discomfort it can bring.

Produced by Ali Chant
Mastered by Felix Davis
Artwork by Louis Wooton-Davis, ’Chippy Tea’, 2025

Out 8th April

Pre-save here: https://t.co/GbPNUax1GA

[Chiedu Oraka (The Black Yorkshireman) @orakald]

Liverpool, I’m here

Northern Music Awards.

Hull City in the building

Let’s av it then @nordoffrobbins

[Nordoff and Robbins @nordoffrobbins]

Watch what happened when rapper @orakald joined in one of our music therapy sessions at Asylum Link Merseyside with the wonderful Lizzie 🎶

Chiedu is shortlisted for the @cavernliverpool Newcomer of the Year award at the #NorthernMusicAwards tomorrow night 🔥