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Australian Music Industry Taking Some Lessons From Gaming

Every industry in every nation has been affected to a greater or lesser extent by changes in technology and consequently in consumer behavior. Some have coped with those changes better than others. The Australian music industry is an intriguing example...

When Inspiration’s Running Dry: How Do Songwriters Keep Those Creative Juices Flowing?

When your creative juices get depleted it’s definitely not an easy task to write a song. Life happens, everyday stresses get in the way and you may realize that nothing is inspiring enough to get you started. As pleasurable as...

5 Movies On Netflix That Will Make You Cry

People watch movies for a variety of reasons, and many of those reasons are unique to them. Watching movies, for some people, is a way to transport oneself into a different world, while for others, it is only a means...

The Top 5 Music Festivals In The US

As the winter slowly comes to an end, the music scene is also starting to wake up. In a few weeks, the first music festivals will start to take place. Some of the most important music festivals in the world...

5 Oscar Nominated Movies To Watch Right Now

 You’ve probably heard of the Oscars and all the talk surrounding the various films that have been nominated for an award this year. With the ceremony underway, you’re probably thinking about catching all the films before the event to see...

Our Favourite Video Game Soundtracks Of All Time

These soundtracks will help you totally zone into the video gaming worldA good soundtrack can make or break a moment. Going out for a run with a fast-paced playlist can help spur you on to achieve that personal best. Conversely,...

A Simple Guide To Melodifestivalen

If you’re a fan of weird and wonderful music festivals and contests, then there’s one that you may not have heard of - Melodifestivalen. It’s a big deal in Sweden and if you aren’t native to the country then you’ve...

How Music Elevates Your Entertainment Experience

Music can inspire nostalgia, transport us to another time and place, and even influence our moods and behaviour. It can enhance emotions, add depth and meaning, and take entertainment to the next level. Whether watching films, playing slot games, or tuning...

The Best Music To Support Your Gaming In 2023

There is no doubt that among the many successful and lucrative industries the gaming sector is one of the most popular in the year 2023. In fact, years ago when technology was not as advanced as it is now we...

Getting Your Track Ready For The Internet

Every day, thousands of songs are uploaded to the internet. When you place your track online, it becomes a small fish in a big pond. As an unsigned artist, you need to ensure your creation makes a splash. Therefore, it...

The Feel-Good Factor: What Makes Music Enjoyable?

Do you tend to use music to elevate your mood, to calm down, or as a background to your work or studies? Well, different people use music for different reasons. It accompanies some people after a breakup, it’s a source...

When To Use Music To Get The Most Out Of Your Work

Nowadays, every serious professional is always looking for new practical methods to improve his or her work performance, to maximize his or her productivity over a certain period of time, or even simply to find the right concentration needed to...

Are Bands Hosting Live-Streamed Concerts More Often?

One of the most significant factors behind the booming music industry in recent years is the advent of live-streamed concerts. More bands and solo artists than ever before are hosting such events, and it’s making them lots of money.For many...

RITA ORA RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “YOU ONLY LOVE ME”

2023 marks the dawn of a new era for one of the most successful British female artists of the 21st century, Rita Ora, as she releases brand new single “You Only Love Me”. Co-written by Rita and produced by Lewis Thompson, “You Only Love Me” is inspired by her...

How Important Is Music To Online Casino Games?

With the rise of online casino games, casino music has become a genre. The music can be very upbeat, epic, or relaxing, depending on the game's theme. Let us explain why music is still a crucial element of online casino...

Five Songs To Inspire You At A UK Casino

Songwriters can come with a whole multitude of subjects for the songs that they create. They can be highly personal or maybe just taking a look at a particular subject. It’s not surprising that casinos and gambling have had some...

Exploring The Power Of Music In Casinos: How It Enhances The Gambling Experience

Music is an integral part of our lives and can be found almost everywhere – from restaurants to shopping malls and even casinos. Not only does music make the atmosphere more pleasant, but it can also help to create a...

Data Breaches Highlight Importance Of Protecting Your Music Streaming Accounts

As music fans react to the news of a data breach at Deezer, there has never been a better time to ensure your music streaming accounts are secure. Towards the end of 2022, it was revealed that the French online music...

Psychology Of Music In Casinos

Gambling may already be a thrilling activity, but adding music to the mix just amplifies the thrill. Our favorite tunes have the power to increase our heart rate and our levels of adrenaline. And the music just makes us want...

Dead Man's Hand - Legendary Anthrax And Alice In Chains Rockers Come Together For A Unique Poker Themed Collaboration

Poker and hard rock are companions whose paths have crossed plenty of times over the years, from whiskey-fueled games on countless tour buses to Lemmy’s rasping vocals on Ace of Spades. A lesser-known fact is that a handful of rockers...

Slot Games With The Best Soundtracks

There is a lot of work that goes into the development of high-quality slot games. It is safe to say that they represent a fan-favorite option. In any case, whether it's a land-based exclusive casino or an online casino, the...

Why Old Movie Blockbusters Make Popular Slot Games

Anyone that has dabbled with online slot games will have come across their fair share of film-themed slots that have used these blockbuster titles to create an exciting game. Leading slot providers often choose to tie in classic blockbuster titles...

Why Is Poker Such A Popular Theme For Musicians?

Millions of people around the world play Poker. From high stakes Las Vegas casino games to friends playing a few hands of Blackjack on a Friday after work, the game is more popular than ever. The game of Poker also has...

What Sort Of Music Do Dogs Like?

Making Money With Music - Without A Record Deal

 Gone are the days that you need to ‘make it big’ to make money with music. No longer do you need to have a record deal and be the biggest pop or rock star of your time. As nice as...

At What Point In Game Development Does Sound Design Come In?

The sound design in video games is one of the most important elements of production, and many people believe that it should be brought in at the very early stages of development. The team that’s generally responsible for the soundtrack...

One-Hit Wonder Singers: Where Are They Now?

The one-hit wonder. Is it every star’s biggest nightmare? The massive hit followed by nothing but a fade into obscurity, referenced only by random blogs on the internet? Or perhaps they gave it another try but when it didn’t quite...

Why Are So Many Artists Selling Their Back Catalogues For Millions These Days?

"Bob Dylan" (CC BY 2.0) by Stoned59They’re news stories that have been hitting the headlines for some time now. Some of the world’s biggest music artists have been selling the rights to all or parts of their recorded works.It’s included everyone from Bob Dylan, who netted an...

The Best And Safest Ways To Listen To Music While Driving

Car rides are an absolute joy for many people. They offer the possibility to unwind and relax, to take some time off for yourself. While some people need longer road trips to really immerse themselves in the therapeutic effects of...

Tomb Raider Rights In Bidding War As Storyboards To Alicia Vikander Sequel Emerge

If nothing else, the 2018 reboot flick Tomb Raider certainly delivered on its aim of bringing Lara Croft from the most recent Survivor Trilogy to the big screen. The story beats and the few excessive, gravity-defying stunts didn’t quite hit...

The Psychology Of Music In Casino Games

Music is recognized to have various health benefits, and in addition to these health benefits, it is also known to alter our thought processes. In the current piece, we discuss the reasons why slot machines use background music, as well...

Biggest Online Casino Wins Of All Time

Playing games online is a great way to pass the time and let off some steam. Games of all varieties have been played by people across the globe for centuries. It’s the one pastime that has never decreased in popularity.There...

How To Find Chords For Any Song Online In Seconds

There are a lot of people who think they need to be some sort of musical genius to find chords for songs. The truth is, anyone can do it with a little bit of practice. And, if you use the...

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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying

Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]

Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.

WYSE talks to us about her

WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]

With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to...

Bay Bryan talks to us about being a

Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]

Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both themselves and their somewhat more...

Keelan X talks to us about staying true to

Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]

Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.

Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]

Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]

Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on 24th...

Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and

Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]

Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and empowering".

Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]

Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]

Ahead of the imminent release of his second solo album - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical...

From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]

From The Tiger’s Mouth talks to us about cracking his TikTok dance, collaborating with The National and the origins of his nom de plume [EXCLUSIVE]

Former Bengal Lancer Harry Sullivan, aka From The Tiger's Mouth, has just released his first solo single - 'Morning News' under his new moniker.

LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]

LUIANNA talks to us about emotional support, encouragement, cheesy pop and social media distractions [EXCLUSIVE]

Just ahead of the imminent release of her debut EP - 'Skiá', London born, Bristol and Berlin based singer-songwriter LUIANNA, says she'd like to collaborate...

Upcoming Releases: The five best new album releases that we're most excited to hear in March

Upcoming Releases: The five best new album releases that we're most excited to hear in March

The arrival of spring brings with it a plethora of fresh releases from artists both new and old.

Album Of The Week: The ninth anniversary of 'Push The Sky Away' by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Album Of The Week: The ninth anniversary of 'Push The Sky Away' by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

'Push The Sky Away', the fifteenth studio album from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, was released on February 18th 2013 and represented a pivotal...

Adele wipes out the competition with three wins at the 2022 BRIT Awards

Adele wipes out the competition with three wins at the 2022 BRIT Awards

Here are the full winners from this year's BRIT Awards.

Upcoming Releases: The top five new albums set to delight your ears in February

Upcoming Releases: The top five new albums set to delight your ears in February

Unlike the Sue Gray report into alleged law breaking at Number 10, our five favourite forthcoming albums in February all have a confirmed date to...

January 2022 Favourites: We were awoken by 'Dawn FM', bathed in the glow of 'CAPRISONGS' and went all-in for 'The Overload'

January 2022 Favourites: We were awoken by 'Dawn FM', bathed in the glow of 'CAPRISONGS' and went all-in for 'The Overload'

As the new year brought with it a swath of new releases, Years & Years reached number one with Night Call, Young T & Bugsey...

Album Of The Week: The 14th anniversary of Adele's debut album '19'

Album Of The Week: The 14th anniversary of Adele's debut album '19'

Less than two years after she graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology, Adele cemented her arrival on the music scene with...

Casino Residencies: From Liberace to J.Lo or Aerosmith to Adele, they're an odds-on money spinning certainty

Casino Residencies: From Liberace to J.Lo or Aerosmith to Adele, they're an odds-on money spinning certainty

Adele was an emotional wreck when she recently announced the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace just hours before it was due...

Meat Loaf: 27th September 1947 - 20th January 2022

Meat Loaf: 27th September 1947 - 20th January 2022

Meat Loaf, born Michael Lee Aday, in Dallas, Texas, sadly passed away on the 20th January at the age of 74.

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Album Of The Week: The 45th Anniversary of 'Low' By David Bowie

Album Of The Week: The 45th Anniversary of 'Low' By David Bowie

On the 14th January 1977 David Bowie surprised everyone yet again with one of his most extraordinary records when he released his 11th studio album,...

Upcoming Releases: Check out our five favourite new albums due for release in January

Upcoming Releases: Check out our five favourite new albums due for release in January

As 2022 begins and New Year's resolutions are made, and just as quickly broken, the first batch of eagerly awaited new musical releases are set...

Album Of The Week: The 50th Anniversary of 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie

Album Of The Week: The 50th Anniversary of 'Hunky Dory' by David Bowie

Barely a year after he'd released The Man Who Sold The World, and only six months before he would release his seminal album - The...

Atom Eyes talk to us about fusing genres, avoiding cliches, collaborating with Thom Yorke and the potential to be found in the recycling bin [EXCLUSIV

Atom Eyes talk to us about fusing genres, avoiding cliches, collaborating with Thom Yorke and the potential to be found in the recycling bin [EXCLUSIV

Having just released their feel good, and irresistibly funky - "guaranteed winter blues killer", Roll The Dice, Edinburgh's Atom Eyes are seeing out 2021 with...

GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]

GARGALO talks to us about being an early years teacher, collaborating with Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear and starting from scratch again. [EXCLUSIVE]

When he's not focused on his on-line tuition, or stuck in the back of his brothers van mixing his latest compositions, GARGALO (Bruno G. Roth)...

Upcoming Releases: Our Favourite Five New Albums Due Out In November 202130

Upcoming Releases: Our Favourite Five New Albums Due Out In November 202130

As the days get progressively colder and shorter November ushers in celebrations of light, gunpowder and treason as well as bringing with it some musical...

October 2021 Favourites: As Autumn arrived it was most definitely time to 'Prioritise Pleasure' and follow 'The Path Of The Clouds'

October 2021 Favourites: As Autumn arrived it was most definitely time to 'Prioritise Pleasure' and follow 'The Path Of The Clouds'

If all things were equal then Ed Sheeran may have made the cut for our final five favourite new album releases of October, but they're...

Is ABBA... cool? The group’s most unexpected fans confess their devotion

Is ABBA... cool? The group’s most unexpected fans confess their devotion

We didn't expect these rockers to be so into the Swedish pop group.

Halloween Hootenanny: Witchy songs for your spooky playlist

Halloween Hootenanny: Witchy songs for your spooky playlist

These deliciously witchy tunes are perfect for Halloween.

Are these the 10 greatest Halloween anthems of all time?

Are these the 10 greatest Halloween anthems of all time?

From Psycho Killer to the Monster Mash, these Halloween songs are classics.

Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary Of The Eponymous Debut Album By Transplants

Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary Of The Eponymous Debut Album By Transplants

After 'Life Won't Wait', and in between 'Rancid 5' and 'Indestructible', Tim Armstrong somehow found time to form his new band - Transplants, and record...

Go easy on us! The five most tear-jerking Adele songs

Go easy on us! The five most tear-jerking Adele songs

Need a cry? Adele’s always got you covered.

Album Of The Week: The 31st Anniversary of 'Nowhere' By Ride

Album Of The Week: The 31st Anniversary of 'Nowhere' By Ride

Before they split up, reformed, split up and reformed again, Ride were responsible for writing and recording one of the most significant Shoegaze albums of...

Brown Sugar isn’t the only problematic song in Rolling Stones history

Brown Sugar isn’t the only problematic song in Rolling Stones history

Exposing some of the sickest songs of the iconic rock band's career.

Before Billie Eilish: Every James Bond theme ranked from worst to best

Before Billie Eilish: Every James Bond theme ranked from worst to best

Where does Billie place among the Bond theme greats?

Album Of The Week: The 41st Anniversary Of 'Remain In Light' By Talking Heads

Album Of The Week: The 41st Anniversary Of 'Remain In Light' By Talking Heads

On the 8th October 1980 Talking Heads released not only one of their most significant albums but also one of the most significant albums of...

Billie Eilish takes on Glastonbury in record-breaking moment

Billie Eilish takes on Glastonbury in record-breaking moment

She’s set to become the youngest to ever headline Glastonbury.

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