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LOUD NOISES IS A MUSIC BLOG BY TOM DAWSON, A Producer, DJ and all-round music lover from Nottingham.
Here you'll find blogs, reviews and general scribblings on new/past releases, live performances and happenings from across the musical landscape.


Live @ Crate: 'HOUSES' - Cappo
Set 20 years after his previous album 'S.T.A.R.V.E' left off, this album is semi-autobiographical in nature again, and explores an average, day-in-the-life narritave of a middle-aged father of two, known only as 'P', in contemporary Nottingham, UK.

Tom Dawson
14 hours ago3 min read
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Review: 'Time Again' - Little Lion Sound & Loyal Flames
Catchy, bassy & full of good vibes, there's only one way to play this. LOUD. An absolute anthem for a sunny day.

Tom Dawson
Apr 292 min read
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Live Review: Jacob Banks - Yonder Tour 2025
If you've ever asked yourself what to do in Copenhagen, I can't recommend Vega enough as a venue to visit for a show. I saw Jacob Banks play and was blown away.

Tom Dawson
Apr 133 min read
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Review: 'Everybody's trying to figure me out' - HAIM
The track itself has a slower more introspective sound as a result of its contents, but without losing that signature HAIM sound.

Tom Dawson
Apr 112 min read
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Music Production: Which is the best DAW to get started?
With music production becoming more and more accessible and popular, which is the best DAW to get started with?

Tom Dawson
Mar 319 min read
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Retrospective Review - 'Hats' - The Blue Nile
In October 1989, The Blue Nile released 'Hats' - a sprawling, sophisticated 40 minutes of ambient synth pop.

Lawrence Johnson
Mar 272 min read
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Live Show: The Futureheads - 'Decent Days & Nights: The Singles'
The Futureheads - Live at Nottingham Rock City. With support from Cucumaras & Du Blonde.

Tom Dawson
Mar 115 min read
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Debut Single: Perfect Dark - 'Red Lights'
The blog's first submission comes in the form of Manchester 3-piece - Perfect Dark, making their debut with a ripping Alt-Metal single.

Tom Dawson
Mar 72 min read
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Album Review: Rizzle Kicks - ‘Competition is for Losers’
Rizzle Kicks return with their new album 'Competition Is For Losers'. The Brighton Duo are back with a bang after a 10 year hiatus!

Tom Dawson
Mar 44 min read
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Review: 'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase
'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase Released 31st January 2025 Instinct Records With the new wave of Speed Garage/4x4 garage, there's have been...
Tom Dawson
Feb 261 min read
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