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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.


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
5 days ago2 min read
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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 201 min read
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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 183 min read
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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 83 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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