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Tips For Getting Your Music “Found” On YouTube

It is every artist’s dream to get “found” by major record labels, but sometimes it’s nothing more than a dream. History hasn’t been very kind to some of the world’s most talented musicians, singers and songwriters simply because they couldn’t...

How To Create Social Media Video Content That Stands Out

The world of social media keeps expanding. People want to see a different kind of content than they used to. Video content has taken the lead, and many individuals and brands alike invest heavily into this.There is no denying that...

Mimi Webb - Goodbye Video

Mimi Webb has followed up her biggest hit to date with an emotionally charged, impassioned ballad called - 'Goodbye'.

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'. The new track, released via Mark Morrison's ('Return Of The Mack') record label - Mack...

Russ Millions - BABA (Toma Tussi) Video

After previewing the song earlier this year on both Instagram Live and TikTok, 'Reggae & Calypso' artist Russ Millions has finally shared his track - 'BABA (Toma Tussi)', as his latest single.

Måneskin - SUPERMODEL Video

A week after a triumphant win for Ukraine in the Eurovision 2022 finals, 2021 winners Måneskin have shared the video for their latest single - 'SUPERMODEL'.

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 find out a little more about the "powerhouse of sound". June the 10th will see...

What Is Bingo Music?

After all these years, Bingo is still one of the most popular and played games there is. And somehow it keeps getting renovated and updated with new mechanics. That is in part because of its simplicity. In recent years, fans...

Lena Hessels Talks To Us About Abstract Pop, Becoming "Holland's Biggest International Popstar" And Collaborating With Jack Antonoff [EXCLUSIVE]

Hot on the heals of her latest single release - 'my baby's belly', wannabe international popstar Lena Hessels had a chat with Contact Music about her dreams, her aspirations and her vision for the future. 'my baby's belly', Lena's lead...

Mabel, 24kGoldn - Overthinking Video

Mabel is "burning the candle from both sides" and getting a questionable rep on her latest collaborative single with 24kGoldn - 'Overthinking'.

FOALS - 2001 Video

With less than a month to go before they drop their new album Foals get "lost in a sugar rush" on their latest single - '2001'.

Foals

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 flamboyant alter ego, drag queen - Queen Bayard. Both are in the entertainment industry, both...

Five Songs About Slot Games You’ve Probably Never Heard

While slot games, i.e. online slots like Wizard Slots or even slot machines, are often music themed - there haven’t been too many hits that pay direct homage to these classic games. However, they definitely exist.These tracks focus on slot machines,...

The Perfect Playlist To Enjoy While Playing Online Casino Games

Sometimes when you settle down for an evening of roulette, poker, blackjack or any number of other casino games, the right music can really get you into the gambling mood and even boost your performance.Whether you’re in an online casino...

How Music Influences Your Gambling

It doesn’t take a genius to understand that gambling habits can be accelerated for better, with the right music tracks playing in the background. Casinos and gambling facilities have been using the music tactic for decades, and for very good...

Five Popular Music-Themed Online Casino Slots

Do you have a passion for music? Or maybe you just want to find a good slot where you don’t have to mute the soundtrack? Either way, you’re in the right place. When it comes to online entertainment, nothing can...

How Popular Culture Influences Slot Machine Design

People's perceptions of the world are influenced by pop culture. It not only reflects what society thinks of itself, but it may also be used to affect social change. Today, we'll look at the gambling industry and how pop culture has...

Album Of The Week: The 45th Anniversary Of 'In The City' By The Jam

1977 was quite a remarkable year for album releases that have since reached seminal status and one of those surely has to be the debut album by The Jam - 'In The City'. In the same year that Paul Weller,...

The Jam

Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review

Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.

Will Varley

Kendrick Lamar - N95 Video

Glastonbury 2022 headliner Kendrick Lamar has shared his video for 'N95', a song included on his recent 18 track album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'.

Kendrick Lamar

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. Keelan, still honing his own sound, but very much embracing a "band vibe", says that - "Over the years, I’ve had...

OneRepublic - I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) Video

Following Lady Gaga's lead single - 'Hold My Hand', OneRepublic release - 'I Ain't Worried' as the second track to be featured from the soon to be released - 'Top Gun: Maverick' movie.

One Republic

Lissy Taylor - Young Video

Lissy Taylor shares her first new music of the year with her uplifting and anthemic new single - 'Young'.

Pale Waves - Lies Video

Manchester's indie rockers Pale Waves make a welcome return with - 'Lies', the band's first single in nearly ten months.

My Chemical Romance - The Foundations of Decay Visualiser

'Famous Last Words' emo rockers My Chemical Romance have delighted and surprised their army of fans with the release of their new single - 'The Foundations Of Decay'.

My Chemical Romance

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 June. De Sciscio has embraced a broader soundscape on his new project and has incorporated...

Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5

Ahead of the release of his new album - 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers', Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has shared his new single - 'The Heart Part 5' together with a deep fake video.

Kendrick Lamar

Mattiel - Live at Lafayette in London Review

"Are you ready London?" - Mattiel Brown asked a sold out crowd at London's Lafayette before she and Jonah Swilley launched themselves into a 23 track setlist that dipped into every part of their back catalogue, including their 2020 covers EP.

Doja Cat - Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) Audio

Ahead of it's Cannes premier Doja Cat has shared - 'Vegas', a song from the hotly anticipated Baz Luhrmann biopic 'Elvis'.

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". The 20 year old classically trained violin player first started to share her music in...

Lady Gaga - Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) Audio

With only a few weeks to go until the biggest movie premier of the year - 'Top Gun: Maverick', Lady Gaga releases the first track from it's soundtrack - 'Hold My Hand'.

Lady GaGa

Jamie T - The Old Style Raiders Video

'The Old Style Raiders', Jamie T's new single and first fresh music since 2016, is the lead track from his upcoming album - 'The Theory of Whatever'.

Jamie T

PSY - That That (feat. SUGA of BTS) Video

Whether you're ready or not - "it's 2022 and PSY is coming back", with his brand new single - 'That That', produced by and featuring SUGA from BTS.

Psy

Holly Humberstone - Sleep Tight Video

Holly Humberstone takes time out of her very busy schedule, touring with Olivia Rodrigo in the U.S, to drop her new single - 'Sleep Tight'.

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 full length solo record  - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical project he started back in 2019. 'I Won’t Be Your Foe', set for...

Alesso - Words (Feat. Zara Larsson) Video

Alesso turns his attention from Katy Perry to Zara Larsson as they hook up to deliver their collaborative new track - 'Words'.

Alesso Zara Larsson

Sam Smith - Love Me More Video

Whilst conspiracy theorists are still mulling over whether Adele and Sam Smith are in fact the same person, Smith has decided that a dose of self-love is in order on their latest single - 'Love Me More'.

Sam Smith

Justin Bieber - Honest (feat. Don Toliver) Video

Justin Bieber drops his second video in as many days as he once again teams up with Don Toliver on his new single - 'Honest'.

Justin Bieber

Heddlu Talks To Us About Existential Dread, Service Station Samosas And About Being 2" Shorter Than He Once Was! [EXCLUSIVE]

After "being diagnosed with hearing loss, tinnitus and severe sensitivity to noise" following the break up of his former band Estrons, Rhodri Daniel, aka heddlu, couldn't be in "the same room as other people, leave the house or play music...

PinkPantheress ft. WILLOW - Where you are Video

The BBC's Sound of 2022 winner and 'Just For Me' artist PinkPantheress, and 'Wait A Minute!' singer WILLOW, sizzle and shine on their latest collaborative single - 'Where you are'.

Willow

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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'.

Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review

Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review

Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in...

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...

Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful Album Review

Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful Album Review

Spiritualized continue where they left off with their last exquisitely crafted record - 'And Nothing Hurts', with yet another very impressive offering on their latest...

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...

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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.

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?

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