Film soundtracks are a very distinct art form within music. At their best, they greatly enhance the story being shown on-screen, adding to the mood and the performances while subtly telling the story in a musical way. The leitmotif of…
A deliciously darker tone – sinister, suave and dripping with menace and monstrous hooks. For fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Wunderhouse, Keo, Tooth Words: Ben Hopkins Live: August 14 – Manchester Deaf Institute (sold out!)
You sit down at a casino table with a fixed budget and absolutely no idea which game is actually working in your favour. Most people just pick whatever looks fun. That’s fine — but it’s also leaving real money on…
Modern online casino lobbies are packed with 3D animations, complex multi-grid engines and intricate story arcs. Yet, behind all the cinematic clutter, a massive segment of digital spinners consistently returns to simple three-reel fruit machines. Vintage Vegas-style slots strip away…
Finding a free spin deal without opening your wallet feels like hitting the jackpot before playing. Online gambling platforms use these promotions to pull in new players, giving you a chance to sample games without risking your own bankroll. However,…
Mobile phones changed how people play casino games. In the past, players had to travel to a physical building or sit at a heavy desktop computer. Today, a smartphone fits right in your pocket. You can open an app, spin…
Digital casino games are changing fast. In past years, online sites were plain and slow. Players had simple slots and basic card games. Today, modern tech gives players fresh choices every day. Players can join live dealers from home. They…
Hartlepool’s finest sounds liberated and renewed with a new dose of breezy and buoyant indie-pop. For fans of: The Snuts, Delays, The Clause, Cusp Words: Ben Hopkins Live: November 14 – Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
They might be singing about quarter–life crisis blues but The Harbours have the antidote – a song of such joy and escapism it can only elevate your mood. For fans of: Two Door Cinema Club, The Kooks, Catfish and The…
Bittersweet brilliance mixing an intoxicating blend of poppy perkiness, melodic crunch and rock ‘n’ roll swagger. For fans of: The Lilacs, Courteneers, Corella Words: Ben Hopkins Live: October 24 – Manchester Off The Square