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Jenny Hval Unveils New Song ‘Buffy’

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Jenny Hval Unveils New Song ‘Buffy’

Jenny Hval has released a new single titled ‘Buffy’. It follows the Norwegian singer-songwriter’s latest album Classic Objects, which came out earlier this year. Check it out below.

“Somehow, I improvised some lyrics that referred to Buffy The Vampire Slayer, probably just because I have watched it so many times,” Hval explained in a statement. “I do like the idea that a TV series with many episodes, like Buffy, can be used as a creative and political rehearsal. An episodic form rehearsing overthrowing a dictatorship, a plutocracy, or theocracy?”

“‘Buffy’ is not a song about a slayer, a superhero, or feminist icon,” she added. “If anything, it’s a song about hope, but in an understated and episodic way. Because to me, hope is more hopeful when it is presented in a subtle way.”

Weird Nightmare Releases New Single ‘So Far Gone’

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Weird Nightmare Releases New Single ‘So Far Gone’

METZ guitarist and singer Alex Edkins is back with a new Weird Nightmare track, ‘So Far Gone’, out now via Sub Pop. The stand-alone single follows his recent double A-side split with Ancient Shapes. Check it out below.

Weird Nightmare’s self-titled debut album was released earlier this year.

Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform ‘New Body Rhumba’ on ‘Colbert’

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Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform ‘New Body Rhumba’ on ‘Colbert’

LCD Soundsystem appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (November 15) to perform their track ‘New Body Rhumba’. Watch it happen below.

Marking LCD Soundsystem’s first new song in five years, ‘New Body Rhumba’ is featured in Noah Baumbach’s upcoming film adaptation of Dan DeLillo’s White Noise. The band’s Late Show performance arrives ahead of their residency at Brooklyn Steel in New York, which kicks off this Friday.

Black Belt Eagle Scout Announces New Album ‘The Land, The Water, The Sky’, Shares Video for New Single

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Black Belt Eagle Scout Announces New Album ‘The Land, The Water, The Sky’, Shares Video for New Single

Black Belt Eagle Scout, the moniker of multi-instrumentalist Katherine Paul, has announced a new album. The Land, The Water, The Sky will arrive on February 10 via Saddle Creek. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘My Blood Runs Through This Land’, alongside a music video directed by Evan Benally Atwood. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below.

In 2020, Paule moved from Portland back to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. “I created The Land, The Water, The Sky to record and reflect upon my journey back to my homelands and the challenges and the happiness it brought,” Paul explained in a press release.

Of the new song, she added: “‘My Blood Runs Through This Land’ is about the connection I have with my ancestors. When I run my hands through the rocks at Snee Oosh beach and dip my fingers into our waterways, I am reminded of where I come from. Paying attention to all of the sounds and the feelings I get when I am immersed in trails of cedar trees and canoeing out on the water deeply grounds me and strengthens my bond to my lineage of the Swinomish tribe. I wanted the delicateness of these moments to meet the intense reality of the history of my people. I like to imagine my blood – all of my ancestors – running through our homelands freely and powerfully.”

The Land, The Water, The Sky will follow Black Belt Eagle Scout’s 2019 record At the Party With My Brown Friends. It includes the previously released single ‘Don’t Give Up’.

The Land, The Water, The Sky Cover Artwork:

The Land, The Water, The Sky Tracklist:

1. My Blood Runs Through This Land
2. Sedna
3. Salmon Stinta
4. Blue
5. On the River
6. Nobody
7. Fancy Dance
8. Sčičudᶻ (a narrow place)
9. Treeline
10. Understanding
11. Spaces
12. Don’t Give Up

iGaming Spotlight on Aristocrat Leisure Ltd – How a small Sydney based poker machine manufacturer Started a Global iGaming Revolution!

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iGaming Spotlight on Aristocrat Leisure Ltd – How a small Sydney based poker machine manufacturer Started a Global iGaming Revolution!

How does a small Sydney based poker machine manufacturer become the second largest provider and licenser of online casino games in the world? In this spotlight we will look at the rise of the online and mobile casino industry and how Aristocrat Leisure and Gaming Ltd not only stayed on the cutting-edge of the iGaming technological revolution, but help shape it with some of the most iconic titles and game releases to date.

A brief history of online casinos, pokies, and gambling

The late 1990s saw the birth of the online casino industry. This was made possible by advances in technology, particularly the development of the Java programming language and Flash software. These new technologies allowed casino games such as pokies, electronic roulette, and table games like blackjack, to be played on personal computers for the first time.

As the industry and technology progressed, we began to see the move from desktop computers to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. We also saw the emergence the casino review websites, mostly affiliated with the industry, and offered players help and advice in the form of guides to playing online pokies and casinos for free or real money. 

Today, online casinos are a multi-billion dollar industry that offers a wide range of casino games to players all over the world.

Who are Aristocrat Leisure & Gaming Ltd?

Aristocrat Leisure and Gaming Ltd is an Australian publicly listed company that was founded in 1953. The company started out as a small manufacturer of poker machines for clubs and pubs in Australia, but soon expanded into other markets such as the US, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Aristocrat has always been at the forefront of technology, being the first to introduce electronic gaming machines in Australia in1956 and video poker machines in 1982. In the 1990s, Aristocrat started to move into the online gaming space with the development of its own land-based casino management software.

In 2000, Aristocrat entered the online gambling market with the launch of its first online casino game, “Reel Power”. This was followed by the release of the world’s first mobile casino game in 2003.

Aristocrat has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a small poker machine manufacturer in Australia. Today, the company is one of the largest providers and licensers of online casino games in the world. Aristocrat’s games can be found at some of the biggest online casinos, including Leo Vegas, William Hill, and 888 Casino.

Aristocrat Company History at a Glance

  • A REVOLUTION BEGINS – Aristocrat is founded Sydney, Australia, with the creation of the Clubman Gaming Machine. The ClubMaster follows, a revolutionary machine and industry game-changer. These machines quickly became known in Australia as ‘Pokies’ or ‘Pokies Machines’.
  • GLOBAL EXPANSION – Aristocrat expands into Europe and the US with their latest creation, the first five-reel slot machine (pokies) and the fully electronic game called Wild West.
  • GAMING REVOLUTION – Aristocrat London opens. Casino system business launched. Landmark MicroStar slot machines released. Machine leasing leads to growth in the US.
  • WELCOME TO VEGAS – Aristocrat secures an operating license for Nevada, home to Las Vegas, and develops a presence in Macau. The company emerge from the global financial crisis ready for growth.
  • GOING MOBILE – In 2012, the Aristocrat Games Development Kit becomes industry standard. Aristocrat is launching into the world of free-to-play mobile game publishing.
  • NEW BRANDS AND NEW BEGINNINGS – The global gaming business relaunches as Aristocrat Gaming, and Aristocrat Digital becomes Pixel United. This change allows for future expansions into new marketing.

What makes Aristocrat’s games so popular?

Aristocrat is known for developing some of the most iconic casino games in the industry. Some of the company’s most popular titles include 50 Lions, Queen of the Nile, Buffalo, and Pompeii. Aristocrat’s games are loved by players all over the world for their exciting gameplay, great graphics, and generous payout potential.

Aristocrat is also constantly innovating and releasing new games to keep players entertained. In recent years, the company has released some hugely popular titles such as Dragon Emperor, Wicked Winnings, and Zorro.

Popular Aristocrat Pokies and Slot Games

With the company releasing new games onto the market every month the slot games (pokies) library currently stands at over 140 online titles and 200+ land based or cabinet machines. 

In this large library of games are some stand out titles that have become firm favourites with pokies fans around the world. We have listed five below with a short description.

  1. Buffalo: This iconic game is one of the most popular Aristocrat pokies ever released. It is a five reel, 25 payline slot machine that immerses players in the American wilderness. With fun graphics and exciting bonus rounds, it’s easy to see why Buffalo has become a fan favorite.
  2. Lucky 88: This is another classic Aristocrat game that has been around for many years. It is a five reel, 88 payline slot machine with an oriental theme that offers players the chance to win big rewards.
  3. 50 Lions: This five reel, 50 payline slot machine is based on the African wildlife and offers players the chance to win big prizes on its reels. With free spins and bonus rounds available, it’s easy to see why this game is so popular.
  4. Queen of the Nile: This 5-reel 25-payline slot machine takes players back in time to Ancient Egypt where they can explore the tombs of the Pharaohs for hidden treasure. With beautiful graphics and plenty of bonus features, this game is sure to please fans of ancient history and slots alike.
  5. The Reel Power series: This series of games offers players 243 ways to win on every spin! With great graphics and lots of bonus features, these games are sure to please fans of traditional slots machines.

What’s next for Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is always looking for new ways to innovate and entertain players. The company is currently working on a new generation of gaming machines that will feature virtual reality technology. This will allow players to immerse themselves in the game like never before. Aristocrat is also expanding its presence in the online and mobile gaming market with new games being released regularly.

So, there you have it! The story of how Aristocrat Leisure and Gaming Ltd became the second largest provider of online casino games in the world. With a long history of innovation and success, Aristocrat looks set to continue its domination of the iGaming industry for many years to come. Thanks for reading!

Sufjan Stevens Joins Rosie Thomas on New Single ‘We Should Be Together’

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Sufjan Stevens Joins Rosie Thomas on New Single ‘We Should Be Together’

Rosie Thomas has released a new Christmas single, ‘We Should Be Together’, which features Sufjan Stevens. Listen to it below.

“Christmas can be a bittersweet time, and the world can feel hopeless and lonely fairly often, but there’s some kind of magic around Christmas that brings hope and togetherness, or at least that possibility, which I guess is hope,” Thomas said in a statement. “Though this story is framed within a relationship, the larger themes and longings are more universal. We all need hope, and we need each other. The song started with my husband. He had the melody and arrangement and even the chorus. Together we worked on the verses. We’re a pretty great writing team, which just naturally came together over time, and has been really enjoyable. We finish each other’s… sandwiches. This song’s a beauty, and it was great having Sufjan hop in and make it even richer of course – our little Christmas miracle himself.”

Over the past year, Thomas has been rolling out her Lullabies for Parents series, the second volume of which arrives next March. Last month, she collaborated with Iron & Wine for the song ‘Fly Little Crow’.

Tennis Announce New Album ‘Pollen’, Release New Song

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Tennis Announce New Album ‘Pollen’, Release New Song

Tennis have announced a new album called Pollen. The duo’s sixth studio album is set to arrive via their own Mutually Detrimental label on February 10, 2023. Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore have also shared the album’s first single, ‘One Night With the Valet’, which they wrote and recorded in their home studio. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s cover art and tracklist.

“We wanted to write a big album,” Moore said of Pollen in a statement. “Instead of choruses with universal themes, I wrote with a specificity that was new to me, narrowing in on the smallest details of our lives. It is about small things with big consequences: a particle, a moment, a choice. It is me in a fragile state; sometimes inhabited freely, sometimes reacted against. It is striving to remain in a moment without slipping into dread. It is about the way I can be undone by a very small thing.”

Tennis’ last album was 2020’s Swimmer.

Pollen Cover Artwork:

Pollen Tracklist:

1. Forbidden Doors
2. Glorietta
3. Let’s Make a Mistake Tonight
4. One Night with the Valet
5. Pollen Song
6. Hotel Valet
7. Paper
8. Gibraltar
9. Never Been Wrong
10. Pillow for a Cloud

Röyksopp Enlist Susanne Sundfør for New Song ‘Stay Awhile’

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Röyksopp Enlist Susanne Sundfør for New Song ‘Stay Awhile’

Röyksopp have recruited Susanne Sundfør for ‘Stay Awhile’, the final single from their upcoming project Profound Mysteries III. “‘Stay Awhile’ deals with solitude, longing and the basic human need for intimacy,” Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland explained in a statement. Give it a listen below.

The final installment of the duo’s Profound Mysteries series arrives this Friday, November 18. So far, it’s been previewed with the tracks ‘Feel It’, ‘Just Wanted to Know’, ‘Just Wanted to Know’, ‘Speed King’, and ‘The Night’.

Weyes Blood Releases New Song ‘God Turn Me Into a Flower’

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Weyes Blood Releases New Song ‘God Turn Me Into a Flower’

Weyes Blood has shared a single from her forthcoming album And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow ahead of its release this Friday (November 18). It’s called ‘God Turn Me Into a Flower’, and it features Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never on synth. Check it out below.

In an earlier statement announcing the album, Natalie Mering explained: “In ‘God Turn Me into a Flower’ I relay the myth of Narcissus, whose obsession with a reflection in a pool leads him to starve and lose all perception outside his infatuation. In a state of great hubris, he doesn’t recognize that the thing he so passionately desired was ultimately just himself. God turns him into a pliable flower who sways with the universe.”

And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow, the follow-up to 2019’s Titanic Rising, features the previously unveiled singles ‘Grapevine’ and ‘It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody’. Read our review of the album.

Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Turn Back the Hands of Time’ on ‘Fallon’

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Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Turn Back the Hands of Time’ on ‘Fallon’

Bruce Springsteen appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a second consecutive night. After performing his version of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ on Monday’s episode, he delivered a rendition of Jimmy and David Ruffin’s ‘Turn Back the Hands of Time’. Both covers are taken from the Boss’ new soul tribute LP  Only the Strong Survive. Watch his performance below.

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