Why Bonnie have unveiled a new single, ‘Three Big Moons’, which appears on their forthcoming LP Wish on the Bone. Following previous entries ‘Dotted Line’, ‘Fake Out’, and ‘Rhyme or Reason’, the track is “about how isolation can be equal parts comforting and lonely,” according to the band’s Blair Howerton. Check out a video for it below.
Wish on the Bone is set to arrive on August 30 via Fire Talk. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Why Bonnie.
The Postal Service have shared a new remix of ‘The District Sleeps Alone Tonight’ by Sylvan Esso. It arrives a day ahead of the UK and European leg of the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie’s 20th anniversary co-headline Give Up Transatlanticism tour. Listen to the remix below.
“I love Sylvan Esso and was excited to hear the song through their ears,” the Postal Service’s Jimmy Tamborello said in a statement. “It came out so good, big and tweaky and fun!”
Sylvan Esso added: “’The District Sleeps Alone Tonight’ was a formative song for both of us, Nick remembers hearing the promo copy spooling out of his car speakers while he delivered pizza – Amelia remembers hearing it in the back of someone’s van during her freshman lunch hour. Both of us thought the song touched something new then – and to be asked to reinterpret it now is an honour.”
Mallrat has released a new song called ‘Ray of Light’. The track was produced by Styalz Fuego and mixed by Oli Jacobs. Check it out below.
“I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces,” Mallrat explained in a statement. “I secretly suspect that it’s the work of heavenly angels, and sometimes I feel like an alien for these inexplicable knowings. When I imagine this situation through the eyes of somebody who doesn’t know wide eyed wonder, I think… These thoughts are at worst grounds to be admitted to the psych ward, and at best an embarrassing cocktail of narcissism and delusion. Wait, I’m Not Crazy! I’m Locked In And Can Talk To Angels!!”
Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Mallrat.
Soul Asylum have announced their 13th album, Slowly But Shirley. Recorded live with producer Steve Jordan, the LP will be out on September 27. Check out its lead single, ‘Freak Accident’, below.
“It’s built from experience and pain and shame,” Dave Pirner said of the track in a press release. “The joke’s always on me, let’s just put it that way. Everyone makes mistakes.”
The record’s title and cover pay homage to the pioneering drag racer Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney. “When I was a kid, I loved drag racing,”Pirner explained. “And she was the first woman of drag race. It meant a lot to me that she was willing to stand up against all these men in racing. My manager called her up, and she gave us her blessing, which means a whole lot to me because she was a childhood hero.”
Floating Points has released a new single, ‘Ocotillo’, taken from his upcoming full-length Cascade. Following lead cut ‘Key103’, the song features harp from Miriam Adefris, while Sam Shepherd plays a clavichord inherited from his great aunt. It arrives with an “alive painting” by Tokyo-based artist Akiko Nakayama, which you can check out below.
Cascade will released on September 13 via Ninja Tune. The previously shared tracks ‘Birth4000’ and ‘Del Oro’ also appear on the LP.
If you’re anything like me, you always look for the next big thing in the casino gaming world. And let me tell you, 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for the industry, especially right here in the UK. We’ve got a fresh batch of game developers ready to take the online casino scene by storm. So, grab your favourite beverage, settle in, and dive into the best new entrants in UK casino games development that you should keep your eyes on!
Casino game developers are the creative forces behind the games available in online casinos. They specialize in designing and programming the games that players enjoy.
Key Responsibilities:
We will share a list of 5 casino game developers to follow later in this guide.
Online casino providers, also known as operators, are the platforms where players go to play the games developed by the game developers.
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Lottoland opened an online casino in 2013, a great example of a regulated provider with a good track record.
Isn’t it amazing how the online casino world just keeps getting more thrilling? It’s like a never-ending party with big names like Apricot (formerly Microgaming), Pragmatic Play, Netent, Betsoft, and Playtech always upping the ante. These guys are the rock stars of gaming, dazzling us with their super cool tech, games that suck you right in, and graphics so pretty they could hang in an art gallery.
Let’s start with Apricot —they’re the OGs of this scene. They’ve been cooking up some seriously epic games for ages. Ever heard of Mega Moolah or Immortal Romance? Yeah, those hits came from their kitchen. They’re all about making things smooth for players and bringing eye-popping graphics to the table.
Then there’s Pragmatic Play, the new kid on the block who’s already turning heads. Their games are like a box of chocolates—full of surprises, gorgeous visuals, and stories that keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re gun-slinging in Gates of Olympus or diving into a candy dream in Sweet Bonanza, they’ve got something for everyone.
Oh, and we can’t forget about Netent! If you’re looking for games with that special something—killer themes, tunes that stick in your head, and buttery-smooth gameplay—then you’re in the right place. Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, Dead or Alive—these games are the stuff of legend!
Betsoft? They’re the Spielberg of casino games. Seriously, their stuff is like a Hollywood blockbuster with all those 3D graphics and storylines that grab you. Whether you’re getting your sugar rush in Sugar Pop 2: Double Dipped or feeling the heat in Chilli Heat, Betsoft games are a visual treat that you don’t want to miss.
Last but not least, Playtech is the big boss of variety. They’ve got everything from old-school classics to the latest slots, all top-notch quality. Age of the Gods, Gladiator, Quantum Roulette—these games are like a VIP pass to entertainment town, blending the best of the old school with the shiny new.
The UK’s casino game scene is always buzzing with something new. It’s like a never-ending festival of fun, and players like us always look for the next big thrill. Lately, some super cool trends have reshaped the game, and giants like Apricot are right in the thick of it.
So, what’s hot right now? Well, everyone’s glued to their phones these days, right? That’s why mobile-friendly casino games are all the rage. We want our slots and table games to travel with us, from the morning commute to a lazy Sunday in bed. And guess what? Game developers are listening! They’re crafting games that look and play great on tiny screens without skimping on the fun factor.
And then there’s the live dealer craze. It’s like having Vegas in your living room! More and more of us crave that real-deal vibe, with actual human dealers dishing out cards and spinning roulette wheels. It’s all about getting that authentic, interactive buzz—and the tech behind it is seriously impressive.
But wait, there’s more! We’re also seeing some wild new gameplay features popping up. Think reels that tumble down like waterfalls, symbols that grow and fill up the screen, and bonus rounds that take you on mini-adventures. These twists and turns keep us returning for more, eager to see what kind of fun the next click might bring.
With all this demand for mobile gaming, live action, and fresh gameplay, the big game providers are under pressure to stay ahead of the game. And let me tell you, they’re stepping up! Apricot, Pragmatic Play, Netent, Betsoft, and Playtech are all tweaking their strategies to ensure they’re serving up the hottest games on the market.
So, there you have it – a sneak peek at the UK’s hottest new casino game developers for 2024. Whether you’re a fan of retro reels, narrative adventures, social spins, sensory escapades, or high-flying action, something new and exciting is waiting for you. Remember to gamble responsibly, but most importantly, have fun exploring these groundbreaking games. Who knows? You might just find your new favourite developer among these rising stars.
Yaeji has returned with a new single, ‘booboo’, her first single of 2024. The NYC-via-Seoul singer-producer debuted the track during her Boiler Room set at Brooklyn Mirage. Check it out below.
Speaking about the track, Yaeji said: “i think with anything — a little breathing room, a little break — distance makes the heart grow fonder. with the overpowering attention that came from ‘raingurl’, i took a break from clubbing, dance music, and the underground scene, but in that time away from it all, it’s allowed me to gain new perspective and a deeper appreciation for it. this year is the 10-year mark for many of the parties my friends and i used to go to, so ‘booboo’ coming out now feels like full circle moment. and with my closest friends — who i’ve witnessed grow as DJs and start their own labels, throwing parties & having fun, all while creating a radical and safe space, it’s been so fun being their cheerleader and now rejoining them in the club, front right!”
Yaeji’s debut LP, With a Hammer, came out last year.
fantasy of a broken heart have released a new single called ‘Follow Your Captain’. Check it out below.
Discussing the song, the duo’s Bailey Wollowitz shared:
‘Follow Your Captain’ was recorded in 12 hours in Al’s bedroom earlier this summer and mixed the next day. The essence of the song has existed for as long as the rest of the tunes on the record, yet we never attempted to finish it until long after the album was completed. I had always wanted to release an extra last minute song, perhaps in goofy admiration of pop stars who have the resources to redo all their mixes the night before the album comes out. Or “it’s the same and there’s three more” style.
And yet, we stumbled across this song, which while existing somewhat in the pop stratosphere had always felt too dark and personal to release. Captain is about our youth together, our time spent in the woods and tunneling underground, and a human’s ability to recklessly let themselves be controlled by another. A lot of the sound design was inspired by Smash Bros. It’s the quickest we’ve ever completed a recording from start to finish, and I think the anxiety of doing so is palpable.
fantasy of a broken heart are releasing their debut LP, Feats of Engineering, on September 27 via Dots Per Inch. ‘Follow Your Captain’ doesn’t appear on the LP, but the New York experimental group have already previewed it with the songs ‘AFV’, ‘Ur Heart Stops’, and ‘Loss’.
Danish-Chilean artist Molina has announced her debut album, When You Wake Up. It’s set to arrive on October 11 via Escho. Today’s announcement comes with the release of ‘Organs’, a new collaboration with fellow Copenhagen singer-songwriter ML Buch. Check it out below.
“‘Organs’ is very much a fusion of our individual approaches to perceiving melodies, recordings, and sound in general,” Molina explained in a statement. “We are both fascinated by the “pulse” in music and how a song can be perceived to move at different paces. We also share a mutual attraction to catchy melodies. ML tends to unfold words with the melody in an elastic manner, while I prefer more on-the-note vocals that introduce unexpected harmonic shifts. “Organs” kind of holds all those elements of fascination and exploration together.”
“It’s a record where I focused on the accidental and immediate,” Molina said of When You Wake Up, allowing these qualities to “become the center of the songs.”
When You Wake Up Cover Artwork:
When You Wake Up Tracklist:
1. Navel
2. Scorpio
3. I Am Your House
4. The Road From Here
5. A New Day [feat. GB]
6. Homesick
7. Flowers
8. Neverland
9. The Valleys Of Tomé
10. Organs [feat. ML Buch]
Foxing have dropped a new single, ‘Hell99’, from their upcoming self-titled album. It follows lead offering ‘Greyhound’. Check it out below.
“Hell 99 is about burnout and fatigue,” guitarist Eric Hudson, who takes on lead vocals on ‘Hell99, said of the track. “It is meant to capture frustration and mania with repeating cultural trends, the way a cat video and a horrifying news story can be viewed in successive moments, and the mental fatigue and shame that you are left with in taking it all in.”
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