Loud LDN explained

Loud LDN
Background:group_or_band
Origin:London, England
Years Active:2022–present
Website:Instagram

Loud LDN is a British collective of female and gender-expansive artists based in London. Formed in May 2022 by Coupdekat and Maisi as a WhatsApp group chat called Ladies Making Noise in London, the chat started off with ten members including Piri and Matilda Cole and later added Caity Baser, Venbee, Issey Cross, Charlotte Plank, and Bshp. The chat expanded into its own Instagram page and eventually into its own events before moving to Discord. One UK Singles Chart in 2023 featured five entries from Loud LDN members.

History

Loud LDN is a women-run collective of women and gender-expansive artists based in London.[1] It was founded in May 2022 by musicians Coupdekat and Maisi;[2] Maisi came across one of Coupdekat's songs on TikTok[2] and invited her for brunch, where they discussed the loneliness of being a woman in the music industry and how they were often pitted against each other.[3] This prompted them to set up a group chat[2] on WhatsApp[4] called Ladies Making Noise in London for the women and non-binary musicians they knew at that time.[2]

Initially, the group chat started with ten musicians including Piri, who Maisi had reached out to at the start of 2022,[5] and Matilda Cole, who had bonded with Coupdekat over a lack of community in the music industry.[6] The adding of other members caused the member list to grow to forty people, prompting them to set up an Instagram page. In November 2022, Venbee mentioned that she was in the group chat in an NME article;[7] this caused interest in the group chat to rise to the extent that the collective had to institute eligibility requirements and an application process. By June 2023, the chat had moved to Discord.[8]

In November 2022,[9] they held an event at The Bunker in Deptford Broadway. Charlotte Plank, who helped organise the event, used a December 2022 NME article to note that it had been "create[d as] a safe space where women can go and relax [without] hav[ing] to worry about getting groped or touched up". Several members performed at a three-day pop-up event in April 2023 hosted by Spotify's Our Generation in Shoreditch[10] before others performed at Reign Down at Southbank Centre in June 2023 as part of Meltdown Festival.[11] The month after that, members performed at Climate Live's set at Wireless Festival.[12]

Artistry

Coupdekat told an interview with La Face B in January 2023 that she had been inspired by Nine8,[13] a group composed of Lava La Rue, Mac Wetha, Bone Slim, Biig Piig, Nayana Iz, Nige and LorenzoRSV,[14] and Maisi stated in April 2023 that they picked the name Loud LDN on the grounds that "[they] want to be loud in the industry, [they] want to like, make [their] mark, [they] want everyone to hear [them]".[15] In December 2022, Sophie Wilson of NME described the collective as a "community of [...] drum 'n' bass, pop, and R&B artists at all stages in their careers"; the following month, however, Maisi stated in an interview with Mia Khan of Shift London that she had complained to the magazine about the description on the grounds that there were only a few drum and bass artists in the group and that most of its members made indie and pop music, with the occasional jazz musician in there.

Selected members

Selected discography

Singles by Piri (as half of Piri & Tommy), Caity Baser, Venbee, Issey Cross, Charlotte Plank, and Bshp have entered the UK Singles Chart; the chart ending 4 May 2023 contained five entries from members: Venbee's "Messy in Heaven", Cross' and Bshp's "Oh Baby", Baser's "Pretty Boys" and "Feels This Good", and Plank's "Dancing Is Healing".[35]

Title! scope="col"
YearPeakArtist
"X&Y"202277[36] Caity Baser
"Messy in Heaven"3[37] Venbee featuring Goddard.
"On & On"99[38] Piri & Tommy
"Oh My"202398[39] Luude and Issey Cross featuring Moby
"Oh Baby"35[40] Nathan Dawe and Bru-C featuring Bshp and Issey Cross
"Pretty Boys"26Caity Baser
"Feels This Good"93Sigala featuring Caity Baser, Mae Muller and Stefflon Don
"Gutter"95Venbee
"Dancing Is Healing"5[41] Rudimental featuring Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry
"Dance Around It"61Joel Corry and Caity Baser
"Die Young"73Venbee & Rudimental
"Rave Out"37[42] Turno, Skepsis, and Charlotte Plank
"Bittersweet Goodbye"19[43] Issey Cross
"No Man's Land"202461Marshmello & Venbee
"Green & Gold"29[44] Rudimental, Skepsis, Charlotte Plank & Riko Dan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reign Down with Loud LDN. Southbank Centre. 18 May 2023.
  2. Web site: "We're taking over the scene": meet Loud LDN, dance music's most vibrant new collective. 19 December 2022. NME. 15 January 2023. 15 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230115185851/https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/loud-ldn-drum-n-bass-revival-piri-venbee-lucy-tun-radar-3367338. live.
  3. Web site: _shift talks: Where are the women?. 30 January 2023 . Shift London. 7 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Caity Baser: 'I want to become the most successful singer in the world'. Rolling Stone. 29 March 2023 . 6 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Piri shares new collaboration with Maisi • WithGuitars . 2024-10-27 . www.withguitars.com . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Staff . Wonderland . 2024-08-27 . Matilda Cole Talks "Pomegranate" . 2024-10-27 . Wonderland . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Venbee: thrilling, cathartic drum 'n' bass from 'Messy In Heaven' hitmaker. Jolley. Ben. NME. 2 November 2022. 8 January 2023.
  8. Web site: 2023-06-22 . Q&A: Coupdekat Talks London Music Scene, New EP & Collective Loud LDN . 2023-07-03 . THE LUNA COLLECTIVE . en-US.
  9. Web site: LOUD LDN X ZZEG ZZAG PARTY at TBA. The Bunker, Deptford. 7 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Spotify's Our Generation pop-up event to take over Shoreditch. 17 April 2023 . DIY. 7 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Christine and the Queens unveils free events for upcoming Meltdown festival. DIY. 18 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Wireless festival 2023 review: rage-rap moshpits dominate Skiddle . 2023-07-13 . Skiddle.com . en.
  13. Web site: Maureen . Charles . 2023-01-30 . Coupdekat : "Paris a été une étape décisive pour ma carrière" . 2023-12-08 . La Face B . fr-FR.
  14. News: 8 June 2021 . Radical pop collective Nine8: 'Anyone who thinks like us is part of the gang' . en-GB . The Guardian . 6 August 2023 . 0261-3077.
  15. Web site: Spotify UK & Ireland on Instagram: "We asked the iconic members of LOUD LDN how the industry can be more inclusive How do you think the music industry can do more to represent female and non-binary creatives? #OurGeneration". Instagram. 19 May 2023.
  16. Web site: BBC Music Introducing Kent, Live session: In Waves . 8 May 2023 . BBC Music.
  17. Web site: Producers & Songwriters . 2024-10-26 . Ferocious Talent . en-US.
  18. Web site: Abbie McCarthy's Good Karma Club . 7 May 2023 . Colours Hoxton.
  19. Web site: Aird . Jonathan . 2023-09-12 . Cat Rose Smith "Tough Luck" – if it wasn't for bad luck.... . 2023-09-15 . Americana UK . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Welcome to all our new members! ❤️ We received an incredible number of applications, making it a tough decision to select just 30. It's amazing to see so many people seeking community, and we're thrilled to welcome so many talented FLINTAQ musicians! If you weren't selected this time, we'd still love to see you at our events—whether you're in the collective or not, we are the community. Thank you again to everyone who applied. Don't forget to check out the playlist in our bio to hear music from our new members! Welcome to: @alexstella.gif @iamamiramusic @charmusicuk @charstape @charlieeeeesworld @chikayaworld @claudia_kate @oh.dena @dirt__flirt @ellaelizamusic @flo_gallop @hannah_bella_ @henjilaa @hettafalzon @jesssmartinsss @legallylynx @madzandthemartians @liv.mair @official_megzz @moreofthem_ @novablueeee @rachelnewnhammusic @rubyduffmusic @sapphireofficial @sistramusic @sophieandthegiants @babysteeleo @tamanburns @thefamousdaxx @txzzmusic . 2024-08-27 . www.instagram.com.
  21. Web site: Schumacher . Lukas . 2024-01-19 . Marshmello x venbee - "No Man's Land" . 2024-03-29 . . de.
  22. Web site: Loud LDN X Spotify: The collaboration to tune to. 11 May 2023 . Shift London. 6 June 2023.
  23. Web site: LOUD LDN on Instagram: "Here is our Loud LDN wrapped 2022 We're very excited about what 2023 has in store and are excited to grow our community in the new year!" . 2023-10-10 . www.instagram.com.
  24. Web site: proud is an understatement! Congrats to our members who've been placed on @readdork 2024 hypelist! ⭐️ excited to see what 2024 has to offer . 2023-12-24 . www.instagram.com.
  25. Web site: 2023-10-06 . Izzi De-Rosa's Guide to London Features . 2024-10-26 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews . en-GB.
  26. Web site: SJQ . 2024-09-17 . Jangs . 2024-10-26 . SJQ . en-US.
  27. Web site: Stacy.Goldrick@groupsjr.com . 2023-05-02 . Our Generation Comes to Life With IRL Event Space From Illustrator Eliza Williams . 2024-10-26 . Spotify . en-US.
  28. Web site: LOUD LDN on Instagram: "Our latest brand new bangers playlist update!!! Link in bio to listen to the best new songs from LOUD LDN members ❤️" . 2024-08-12 . www.instagram.com.
  29. Web site: Molly Burman has released the brand new EP, Worlds Within Worlds . 2024-10-31 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2023-10-14 . Loud LDN - the live band night at The Windmill, London on 14 Oct 2023 . 2023-10-03 . Windmill Brixton.
  31. Web site: 2024-10-09 . RGM INTRODUCING – WE INTERVIEW TAPWATERLUCY WHAT HAPPENED? RGM : REYT GOOD MAGAZINE DISCOVER THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS, REVIEWS, AND INTERVIEWS FROM THE BEST NEW ARTISTS. . 2024-10-26 . rgm.press . en-GB.
  32. Web site: LOUD LDN x Sister Shindig Hootananny Brixton Live Music Venue & Club, London UK . 2023-11-25 . en-GB.
  33. Web site: 2023-08-01 . The Importance of Networks and Communities for Emerging Creatives . 2024-10-28 . Youth Music . en.
  34. Web site: JANCURIC . DEJANA . 2023-01-19 . _shift talks: meet Tapwaterlucy . 2024-10-26 . Shift London . en-GB.
  35. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100. The Official Charts Company. 7 May 2023.
  36. Web site: Caity Baser. Official Charts Company. 21 April 2023.
  37. Web site: VENBEE . 30 June 2023 . The Official Charts Company.
  38. Web site: PIRI & TOMMY . 17 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . Official Charts.
  39. Web site: LUUDE AND ISSEY CROSS FT MOBY. The Official Charts Company. 3 April 2023.
  40. Web site: NATHAN DAWE. The Official Charts Company. 3 April 2023.
  41. Web site: RUDIMENTAL/CHARLOTTEPLANK/VIBE. The Official Charts Company. 20 June 2023.
  42. Web site: TURNO/SKEPSIS/PLANK . 21 July 2023 . The Official Charts Company.
  43. Web site: 4 August 2023 . ISSEY CROSS . . 4 August 2023.
  44. Web site: 2024-03-07 . RUDIMENTAL/SKEPSIS/PLANK/RIKO . 2024-03-01 . Official Charts . en.

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