Reviews
The 20 Best Albums of 2021
There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere - it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard. We...
The Lucid Dream
Featured Interview
INTERVIEW: MARK EMMERSON of THE LUCID DREAM discusses their fifth album, THE DEEP END
Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream release their amazing fifth album, 'The Deep End' on 30th April on Holy Are You Recordings. Following on from 2018’s album Actualisation, the new album builds upon the acid house influences...
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - The Deep End
With their triumphant fifth album, Carlisle based four-piece The Lucid Dream continues a fascinating journey that has come by leaps and bounds with each LP since the more typical psychedelic rock of their early years....
Gigs
THE LUCID DREAM share new single 'Sunrise' from forthcoming album 'The Deep End'
Today Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream share their latest single, "Sunrise" from their upcoming album, The Deep End due out 23rd April (new date) on Holy Are You Recordings. Frontman Mark Emmerson explains, ’'Sunrise’ was the...
Playlists
PLAYLIST: XS Noize - March 2021
The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The March 2021 edition features tracks from James, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Imelda May, Noel...
Gigs
THE LUCID DREAM announce new album 'The Deep End' - out 2nd April 2021
Today Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream announce the release of their fifth album, The Deep End due out 2nd April on Holy Are You Recordings. With the announcement, comes the release of lead single "CHI-03" which...
Round Up
XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance...
Round Up
The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support...
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - Actualisation
Formed in 2008 and causing a stir since their 2013 debut 'Songs Of Lies And Deceit', Carlisle four-piece The Lucid Dream suffered a cruel blow early last year in 2017 when all of their equipment...
Gigs
THE LUCID DREAM share video for new single "Zenith Part 2" ahead of September tour - Watch Now
Carlisle's quartet, The Lucid Dream return in October with the release of their fourth album, Actualisation on 19th October. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in...
Gigs
THE LUCID DREAM return with new album 'Actualisation' out 19th October
Carlisle's quartet, The Lucid Dream return in October with the release of their fourth album, Actualisation on 19th October. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in...
News
THE LUCID DREAM Have All Their Equipment Stolen in Paris
Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream have had all their equipment stolen in Paris. See below the recent statement posted on the band's Facebook page. PLEASE READ- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND UNFORTUNATELY DEVASTATING: tonight's/tomorrow's shows in...
News
The Lucid Dream to release new album, 'Compulsion Songs' in September
Compulsion Songs is the 3rd album from Carlisle's The Lucid Dream. Rather than bathe in the critical acclaim of their recent 2nd album, The Lucid Dream are quick out the blocks, venturing into pastures new...
New music
THE LUCID DREAM : NEW ALBUM OUT MONDAY - Listen to track
The Lucid Dream’s 2nd album follows on from 2 hugely successful singles taken from the long player, ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘Unchained’, both released in 2014. Between them the singles gained support from BBC Radio 1, 2...
New music
THE LUCID DREAM RELEASE SELF TITLED 2ND ALBUM 30TH MARCH
The Lucid Dream’s 2nd album follows on from 2 hugely successful singles taken from the long player, ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘Unchained’, both released in 2014. Between them the singles gained support from BBC Radio 1, 2...
