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Horse Jumper of Love Share Video for New Single ‘Word’

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Ahead of the release of their new LP Disaster Trick on Friday (August 17), Horse Jumper of Love have shared one more single, ‘Word’. Following previous cuts ‘Wink’‘Snow Angel’, and ‘Today’s Iconoclast’, the track is accompanied by a music video from director Ben Turok. Check it out below.

Discussing ‘Word’, frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos said in a statement:

This song is about the distortion of reality, specifically how your sense of time and reality becomes distorted through someone else’s sense of it… You try to fit into someone else’s idea of their future, because of love or indecision or insecurity. Maybe that someone is more confident than you and has power over you? An issue I’ve struggled with is feeling unworthy of creating my own future, so I’ve relied on other people for guidance, whether it was family, friends, or lovers. This theme is boiled down in this song as a fight between two romantically involved people and how love and the anxiety associated with it is so powerful it can make you feel separate from the rest of the world. This distortion reveals itself in the lyric “Milking of the ax handle“ a literal image of distorted reality. I got the idea from the movie “Häxan” when they show a drawing of a witch milking an ax instead of a cow.

Girls’ Christopher Owens Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘No Good’

Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens has announced his first new album in seven years. I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair will be out October 18 on True Panther Records. It includes the recently unveiled single ‘I Think About Heaven’, and the album’s opening track, ‘No Good’, is out today. Check it out below, along with an acoustic performance video directed by Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.

Since releasing Vante with his band Curls in 2017, Owens endured a motorcycle accident that left him immobilized, experienced periods of homelessness, and struggled with the death of former Girls bandmate Chet “JR” White. In a press release, he described I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair as “a record about a journey back to the centre of myself.”

Owens co-produced the album in various San Francisco studios with longtime collaborator Doug Boehm. The song ‘This Is My Guitar’ features production from Ariel Rechtshaid and Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jacob Portrait.

Introducing the themes behind the LP, Owens said: “In the second half of the Bible, Jesus asks ‘What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?’ Lately I’ve found it interesting to ask it in a different way. ‘What shall it profit a man, if he lose his whole world, and gain back his soul?’ And I think the answer would have to be something like — The Kingdom of Heaven.”

I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair Cover Artwork:

I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair Tracklist:

1. No Good
2. Beautiful Horses
3. I Think About Heaven
4. White Flag
5. I Know
6. So
7. This Is My Guitar
8. Distant Drummer
9. Two Words
10. Do You Need A Friend

black midi Are “Indefinitely Over,” Bassist and Frontman Confirm

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black midi have seemingly broken up, according to an Instagram comment from frontman Geordie Greep. Greep revealed the news during an Instagram Live on Saturday (August 10), where he responded to fans’ questions about new music by typing “no more black midi” and “it’s over” into the chat. He went on to write, “black midi was an interesting band that’s now indefinitely over.”

In a since-deleted tweet the following day, bassist Cameron Picton appeared to confirm the news, writing: “We’d agreed to not say anything about ‘breaking up’ so I was as blindsided as everyone else last night but maybe in a different way. I guess sometimes all you can say is lol. Anyway! Starting sessions for my own record soon, looking forward — should be good, hopefully great!”

black midi’s last album was 2022’s Hellfire.

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7 Helpful tips for playing slot machines

Slot machines have been a staple in casinos worldwide for decades, enticing players with their bright lights, captivating sounds, and the promise of instant fortune. While playing slot machines is largely a game of chance, there are several strategies and tips you can follow to maximize your enjoyment and potentially increase your chances of winning.

1. Understand the basics

Before you start playing, it’s essential to understand how slot machines work. Slots are powered by Random Number Generators (RNGs), ensuring that each spin is independent and random. This means there’s no way to predict when a machine will pay out.

Familiarize yourself with the game’s paylines, symbols, and bonus features by reading the paytable and game rules. Knowing what to expect can help you make more informed decisions while playing.

Experienced players use demo modes to study in detail the possibilities and features of a new machine without risking their own money. Many famous developers offer fans of slot machines to play slots for free, pick up bonuses and free spins without downloading the application to a personal phone or registering on the casino website.

2. Set a budget and stick to it

One of the most crucial tips for playing slot machines is to set a budget before you start and stick to it.

Determine how much money you are willing to spend and never exceed that amount. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the game, but responsible gambling means knowing when to walk away. Divide your budget into smaller sessions and avoid chasing losses to keep your experience enjoyable and stress-free.

Professionals never gamble with money taken on credit.

3. Choose the right slot machine

Not all slot machines are created equal. Some offer higher payouts, better odds, or more engaging features. When selecting a slot machine, consider factors such as Return to Player (RTP) percentages, volatility, and jackpot sizes. Machines with higher RTPs (typically 95% or higher) offer better long-term payout potential. The Gold Cash Free Spins slot is an excellent choice for players seeking a high RTP game, as it boasts an impressive return rate that maximizes your chances of winning. This exciting slot combines the thrill of free spins with the potential for substantial cash prizes.

Choose a machine that matches your playing style – low volatility for frequent, smaller wins or high volatility for larger, less frequent payouts. Choose the perfect slot for the game will help demo mode. Users of entertainment sites have the opportunity to play free online slots without registration, to study the mechanics and features of the slot machine. The gold cash free spins demo is available on the Slot Day website, allowing you to explore its features and gameplay before playing for real money.

4. Take advantage of bonuses and promotions

Casinos often offer bonuses and promotions to attract players. These can include free spins, match bonuses, or loyalty rewards. Take advantage of these offers to extend your playtime and increase your chances of winning without spending additional money.

Always read the terms and conditions associated with these promotions to ensure you understand the wagering requirements and any restrictions.

5. Play maximum bets on progressive jackpots

If you’re playing a slot machine with a progressive jackpot, it’s typically best to bet the maximum amount. Progressive jackpots are often only triggered when the maximum bet is placed. While this strategy can be more expensive, it gives you a chance to win life-changing sums of money.

Ensure that this fits within your budget and does not encourage reckless spending.

6. Know when to stop

One of the hardest but most important tips is knowing when to stop playing. Set win and loss limits to help manage your playtime effectively. If you hit a significant win, consider cashing out and spend the funds to fulfill a dream or invest effectively. If you reach your loss limit, walk away and avoid the temptation to continue playing in the hopes of recovering your losses. Practicing self-discipline ensures you can enjoy playing slot machines without financial stress.

7. Enjoy the game

Finally, remember that slot machines are meant to be a fun and entertaining way to spend your time. While winning is undoubtedly exciting, it’s essential to enjoy the process. Appreciate the graphics, themes, and bonus features that make each game unique. Approach slot machines with a mindset of having fun, and any winnings you achieve will be an added bonus.

Professional players don’t turn slots into their only source of income, they see slots as a way to have fun.

Conclusion

Playing slot machines can be an enjoyable pastime if approached with the right mindset and strategies. By understanding how slots work, setting a budget, choosing the right machines, taking advantage of bonuses, playing responsibly, and knowing when to stop, you can enhance your gaming experience.

At the first sign of an unhealthy gambling addiction, you should seek help from a professional.

Always prioritize fun and entertainment over the pursuit of winnings, and you’ll find slot machines to be a rewarding and enjoyable activity.

This Week’s Best New Songs: The Smile, Pharmakon, Half Waif, and More

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins on Monday and ends Sunday night) in this best new music segment.

On this week’s list, we have the Smile’s spacious, hypnotic new single ‘Don’t Get Me Started’; ‘Here’s the Thing’, another nervy, captivating single from Fontaines D.C.’s upcoming album; Pharmarkon’s throbbing, unsettling new track ‘WITHER AND WARP’, which leads the New York noise musician’s first new album in five years; ‘FREEDOM’, the guttural new song from Regional Justice Center, the powerviolence band led by Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton; little bit’s cathartic new single ‘out to dry’; Adrianne Lenker’s lovely, country-tinged ‘Once a Bunch’; beabadoobee’s ‘Beaches’, the catchy, confident final single from her latest LP; and Half Waif’s ‘Figure’, the gently stirring first single from Nandi Rose’s sixth album under the moniker.

Best New Songs: August 12, 2024

The Smile, ‘Don’t Get Me Started’

Fontaines D.C., ‘Here’s the Thing’

Song of the Week: Pharmakon, ‘WITHER AND WARP’

Regional Justice Center, ‘FREEDOM’

little bit, ‘out to dry’

Adrianne Lenker, ‘Once a Bunch’

beabadoobee, ‘Beaches’

Half Waif, ‘Figurine’

Watch Phoenix, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and More Perform at Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony took place yesterday (August 11) in Paris, with performances by French bands Air, Phoenix, and Kavinsky. Along with playing hits like ‘Lisztomania’ and ‘1901’, Phoenix brought on a number of guests, including Air to perform ‘Playground Love’, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig for their collaborative single ‘Tonight’, Kavinsky and Belgian pop star Angèle for ‘Nightcall (from the Drive soundtrack), and Cambodian rapper VannDa for ‘If I Ever Feel Better’/’Funky Squaredance’. Check out videos of the performances below.

“We are infinitely happy to have had the chance to celebrate with all the athletes and the entire world at the Closing of the Olympic Games in our beloved city of Paris,” Phoenix said in a press statement. “It was a wonderful moment to have been invited to take the stage with our friends from France and around the world, honoring the French spirit and remaining true to our motto: Liberté, Égalité, Phoenix! We are thrilled to both pass the baton to the Paralympics athletes and to Los Angeles for the forthcoming 2028 games.”

Later in the ceremony, Paris handed off the Olympic flag to the next host city, Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, H.E.R. performed the US National Anthem at the Stade de France and Tom Cruise staged various stunts that ended with him turning the double Os of the Hollywood sign into the Olympic rings.

Local artists Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R., and the Red Hot Chili Peppers then performed at the LA28 Handover Celebration. Taking the stage at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach in a series of pre-taped performances, Red Hot Chili Peppers played ‘Can’t Stop’, Eilish and her brother Finneas delivered a full-band rendition of ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’, and Snoop Dogg performed ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ and, with Dr. Dre, ‘The Next Episode’.

Other performances at the ceremony included Yseult coving ‘My Way’ and Benjamin Bernheim singing ‘Hymne à Apollon’ while Alain Roche played a vertically hanging piano.

DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ Releases New Album ‘Hex’

DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ has returned with a new album called Hex. Spanning 18 tracks, the LP includes the previously released tracks ‘Come Find Out’, ‘Deep Down’, and ‘In Silence’. It follows last year’s Destiny, which got a remix album as well as a drumless edition. Stream Hex below.

In a statement on Bandcamp, the UK electronic artist wrote (via Stereogum):

Helllooooo!! Sorry it’s been a while since the last album but I’ve been working constantly to get this thing finished for August, a little earlier than I expected thanks to some “extremely hardcore grindset mode” but we finally made it here! The few loose tracks that didn’t quite work on this album will probably find a home on the next album, I also last minute decided to go for a vinyl since the tracks fit really, really nicely on 6 sides it seemed like a shame not to! I was finishing the mixing and mastering right up until earlier this afternoon so it’ll be on Apple, Spotify, Tidal, etc as soon as they get around to approving it! As it’s released a little earlier today, I’ll be doing a listening party around the release time on Bandcamp… I’ll also hopefully be doing a Youtube premiere tomorrow when I upload the full album there. So! Please enjoy and come down to the Bandcamp listening party in a couple of hours.. hope your all prepared for an unforgettable [sic] luncheon!

DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ recently remixed Hotline TNT’s ‘I Thought You’d Changed’.

Celine Dion Denounces Trump Rally’s Use of ‘My Heart Will Go On’: “Really, That Song?”

Celine Dion has denounced Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for using her song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a rally in Montana on Friday night.

The singer’s management team shared a statement on behalf of the artist and her record label for the use of the Titanic hit. “Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” it reads.

“In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,” the statement continued. “…And really, THAT song?”

Last month, Dion delivered her first performance in over four years at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, where she sang Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne à l’amour’.

Top Video Games Genres: Choose Your Favorite

Video games have come a long way, and with technological progress comes better ways of developing games. Such is the nature of gaming that even sites like Hit N Spin have casino titles that were not possible in the past.

There are many game genres out there, so it is a good idea to determine which ones are at the top. Today, we will take a look at the top game genres of all time.

1. First-Person Shooter

First-person shooting games include the following:

  • Sniper-themed.
  • Battle Royale.
  • War-themed like Call of Duty.

Many games of this sort may have an open-world setting, but then they all are focused on shooting. They may also have stories, but the main role you have to play is to ‘shoot’ enemies.

The beauty of these shooting titles like these is that one can live the life of a soldier or a hitman. These games also expose the player to guns, grenades, and other military weaponry. Most importantly, they are action-packed and fast-paced.

Some are leaning towards stealth, like Hitman, which makes the game harder. Although most people prefer a fast-action shooting game, there are still those who prefer to use brains over brawl. It is why stealth sniper games are always a staple in the shooting genre.

2. Role-Playing Game

Commonly known as RPG, the biggest titles in this genre are:

  • Assassin’s Creed.
  • Grand Theft Auto.
  • The Elder Scrolls.
  • Diablo.

RPGs are popular because they have a story to tell. They also boast an open world where players do not need a sequential or linear path to play. In most cases, fans are more interested in side quests than the main mission.

When playing RPG, you will realize that you do not really want to progress in the game. In some situations, you must also perform side quests to either get stronger or to open new possibilities.

3. Sports

The biggest sports games are:

  • Boxing.
  • FIA.
  • Tennis.
  • Basketball.

Recently, MMA has been making the rounds. MMA now ranks as the third most popular sport next to soccer and basketball. For context, there are 451 million people who watch MMA. Soccer, on the other hand, has 901 million fans.

Most MMA games revolve around the UFC, and the biggest one so far is the EA Sports UFC 5. There are other titles that carry a different promotion, like Pride. Of all these games, the UFC 3 by EA is said to be the best MMA game ever made.

4. Fighting

Although MMA is also a fighting game, it is a real sport, so we placed it in the sports category. So far, the best fighting games are:

  • Mortal Kombat.
  • Injustice.
  • Street Fighter.
  • Tekken.

Fighting-themed titles have a big fan base because they are not simple to play. You need super-fast reflexes to succeed in a fighting game.

In many e-Sports events, the most anticipated is a fighting game. Another reason why fighting games are popular is the character. Players tend to lean toward a character that has the same personality as they do.

All fighting games today have storylines, and it is what players love. Those who play can get a back story of what the characters are fighting for. The storylines are also elaborate, which adds to the excitement of the users.

As devices and technology improve, we are certain that new genres will come into play. For one, Virtual Reality never existed in the past, but it does now. Over the long run, we are predicting that there will be more titles that will involve the human body and mind, such as augmented reality games.

Customizable Stakes: Adaptable Betting at Online Casinos

One of the most important aspects of playing poker and other online casino games is adaptability. Yes, bonuses such as those you can claim through Ice Casino no deposit bonus codes help improve your winning chance by offering you free play time. However, suppose you must stand a chance of winning during gameplay, especially if you are playing poker. In that case, it’s adaptability you should focus on.

Why poker? Perhaps this is a question you are asking yourself. Because every poker game is different, every hand is played differently, and all players bring their unique style and strategy to the table. Not many people know this, but the interactions at the poker table are more than just cluttering and idle banter. This is why savvy players will use the talk and information to modify their playing strategy accordingly. In this guide, we take you through adaptability as a topic in general. Why is it important in online poker gaming? What are some of the strategies that you can use to improve your adaptability? Continue reading to find out more.

Why Adaptability Is Crucial in Poker

Adaptability refers to adjusting your strategy depending on the ever-shifting circumstances during gameplay. This is a must-have skill whether playing online poker or in your local brick-and-mortar casino. Why? There are many reasons why you should focus on adaptability. Below are some of the top:

  • The other players are constantly learning. The more you play poker, the more your opponents learn to read your tells and exploit your weaknesses. If you don’t learn to adapt and evolve your gameplay, they will eventually learn how to beat you – in your own game. For instance, let’s say your tell is checking your cards every time you have a strong hand. If you frequently record your play online, then some players will do their background research and start catching on with this within no time. So, the next time you play poker against them and check your cards, they’ll start betting aggressively against you. If you don’t learn how to mix up your play, you’ll end up losing cash.
  • The stakes are always changing. The beauty of playing poker online is that you can stake as much as you wish within a short time. In fact, every round usually has a different bet limit. This means the stakes can change fast and drastically. If you don’t change your betting strategy accordingly, you’ll find yourself disadvantaged. Picture this: you’ve joined a tournament with a $100 buy-in. Everything seems to work for you, and you’ve managed to build a massive stack. Out of the blue, the tournament shifts to a $250 buy-in. This means your opponents are spending more than twice what they were spending. Players who fail to adjust accordingly will occasionally find themselves disadvantaged.
  • Poker is a game that constantly evolves. The online casino niche is constantly receiving new players from all walks of life, people with different poker strategies, styles of play, and more. As such, the game of poker is constantly evolving. To stay one step ahead of the competition, you must be willing to change your style of play and adapt to the new tactics and strategies. Imagine there is a new strategy that is quite sensational in the online poker niche. This strategy involves placing a lot of small bets and playing lots of hands. Failing to adapt to this type of play, there’s a high chance you’ll occasionally find yourself disadvantaged.

Strategies to Help You Develop Adaptability Skills

We cannot emphasize this enough – consider adaptability your wonder weapon to truly thrive in whatever poker game you play. This strategy will set you apart from all the other players. To help you hone your adaptability skills, we have a few strategies highlighted for you:

  • Closely monitor your opponents. The more you watch every move your opponents make, the better equipped you will be to adapt a strategy to match their style of play. If you know the players you are going to face, try finding a recording of them playing poker and try to see how they play. This research might not seem much, but as you will realize, it will go a long way in helping you improve your chances of winning.
  • Don’t shy away from experimenting. Never shy away from trying new tactics and strategies during gameplay. The more you experiment, the better player you become, as you’ll better understand what works and who does not. Of course, to save yourself from the costly venture, ensure you try out these strategies in competitions with low buy-ins.
  • Stay updated. You must stay up to date with all the latest happening in the poker and online casino industry at large. Knowing what is happening will help you know how to play different hands in online poker.