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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.


Heurt's Nocturne Mix Pt. 2 - Lick Of Night
Lawrence/Heurt back again to hijack the blog with more original pirate (blog) material - following up from last time, this is the second mix in anticipation of my upcoming EP, Knots - out June 5th. This one is for the depths of night, when that heaving, humid weight rolls its sticky tar tongue over everything. More sticky bass, shuffling breaks, disembodied voices and a smattering of unreleased music from me. More info @ heurt.co.uk Nocturne Mix Pt. 2 - Lick Of Night Trackli

Lawrence Johnson
2 days ago1 min read


Mix: Heurt's Nocturne Mix Pt. 1 - Gloaming
Whilst Tom's not looking... It's time for another Lawrence/Heurt takeover of Loud Noises - so here I am hijacking the blog with the exciting news that I have new music coming very soon! I've put together a couple of mixes in anticipation of my upcoming EP, Knots - out June 5th. This first mix is for the evening, sitting static in traffic as the horizon performs a soaring tragedy. Expect sticky bass, shuffling breaks, ethereal ambient and a smattering of unreleased music from

Lawrence Johnson
6 days ago1 min read


Review: 'Chomping at the bit' - GIMMY
'Chomping at the bit' is the latest offering from Australia's GIMMY, on their forthcoming EP - 'Labour of Love' - due for release on 27th February 2026, and it is simply a feast for the ears.

Tom Dawson
Jan 262 min read


LIVE @ Crate - Benny Diction & Palmer Eldritch
The lads from TH3 Collective were kind enough to invite me back for their last instalment of intimate live hip-hop PA's at Crate, this time welcoming London's Benny Diction & Palmer Eldritch, and what a way to end their residency.

Tom Dawson
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Review: Rambling Bars - Window Kid & Toddla T
Following a period of illness and recovery, Nottingham heavyweight Window Kid is back with a bang on his new track - 'Rambling Bars' with Toddla T on the buttons - Out now on Crucast.

Tom Dawson
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Review: A Sunny Place For Shady People - Gordon Bennett
A Sunny Place For Shady People are a a 4-piece hip-hop collective hailing from Brighton, and they're back with a banger of a new single.

Tom Dawson
May 20, 20251 min read


Spotlight: KillaCutz Records - Amsterdam
Tucked away in there centre of Amsterdam sits a dance music treasure trove, a melting pot for diggers, DJs and collectors. KillaCutz has something for everyone.

Tom Dawson
May 18, 20253 min read


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
May 8, 20253 min read


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 29, 20252 min read


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 13, 20253 min read
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