When it comes to enhancing the gaming ambiance, music plays a pivotal role. As players gather around the bingo tables, the right choice of music can transform the atmosphere, elevating the excitement and entertainment quotient. The question arises: What music genres...
Month: March 2020
The Spinal Tap Flows Once More
With his creative juices flowing once again after five long years away from music, Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, is celebrating the start of the holiday season with a call to his former bandmates to...
Still Belting Out The Hits – The Manfreds
For 60 years and counting, the core of one of the UK's most successful 60s pop groups are still enjoying what they do best and with a vast back catalogue of hits at their disposal, the trio of Jones, d'Abo and McGuinness still deliver... MAXIMUM RHYTHM 'N' BLUES TOUR...
Top music themed video games
Many of the skills that the top gamers use in their daily lives are the same as those that musicians use, so the crossover between the two was always going to yield some satisfying results. For gaming fans, the timing and coordination required to beat level bosses and...
Flying With Wings – The Denny Seiwell Story
"One day we rocked up at Nottingham University with our band and asked to play a free gig. The head was apprehensive until we told him we had Paul McCartney outside with us"... By Ian Woolley The American drummer recalls the bizarre moment when the ex-Beatle decided...
The Ultimate Guide to Hot Water Extraction for Carpet Cleaning
If you're looking for the most effective way to revitalize your carpets and keep them looking as good as new, you've come to the right place. Hot Water Extraction, also known as steam cleaning, is a proven and trusted method that can breathe new life into your...
Inside our 2023 November Issue
What's inside our bumper-packed November issue of the Beat... We start with an exclusive interview with one of the most influential bass guitarists on the planet, ex-Moody Blue John Lodge who makes our December cover. With John's new take on one of their finest Moody...
A Portrait Of The Queen Showcases Aretha’s Early Songs
The Queen of Soul's early 70's material gets a new release and encompasses her first five classic albums... The set features the Lady Soul’s five original studio albums from the first half of the ‘70s – This Girl’s In Love With You, Spirit In The Dark, Young, Gifted...
The Beatles Last Song Finally Comes Together
"There it was, John's voice, crystal clear," said Sir Paul McCartney after hearing the separated vocals of his former best friend on what will become the last-ever Beatles song... By Ian Woolley "Now And Then" will become the last-ever single release from Paul, John,...
What Cars Did The Beatles Band Members Drive?
The famous British band The Beatles is known not only for legendary compositions. The band members and their fans have created a special charm and style around the band due to their authenticity. Such bands are becoming included not only in the history of music, but...
Cars Of British Music Stars From The 50s To The 80s
Everyone finds something different in a car. Celebrities regard cars as a luxury. However, ordinary people who are not world famous want to experience the luxury of a car not only from the outside, but also as a driver. One of the brightest examples of a luxury...
Music-Themed Room: What Furniture And Music-Related Objects Are Best For Decoration
In modern interiors, musical instruments are not only a source of music, but also an effective decorative element. They complement the main furniture. You don’t have to buy a piano to make your interior sound new. We offer creative design ideas for apartment decor...
Zombies Homecoming Weekend Planned
The Zombies announce a brand new festival in their hometown of St.Albans... By Ian Woolley 2023 has been a whirlwind year for The Zombies, who recently won back their catalogue, released a new album, Different Game, to widespread critical acclaim from the UK media,...
Songs and Casino Superstition: A Melodic Affair with Luck
Casinos are not just about cards, dice, and flashing slot machines; they are theatres of the human experience, where hope, skill, and chance dance in an unpredictable tango. Stepping into a casino, you're enveloped in a world of sensory stimulation, from the clinking...
What Effect Does Music Have on Slot Games?
Music is a massive part of the entertainment industry… even when we don’t realise it. Movies such as The Exorcist, Star Wars, Indiana Jones etc would be nothing without their soundtracks. The same is true of online casino games and online slots. Obviously, the...
Motown to Northern Soul Legend – Sidney Barnes
For as long as he can remember, Sidney Barnes's life in music was clearly mapped out from a young age. Singing with schoolmates including a certain Marvin Gaye... By Ian Woolley As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Barnes wrote songs for all the talented artists...
Revisiting Days Of Future Passed – John Lodge
John Lodge has been voted one of the “ten most influential bass players on the planet,” and in his five decades of being in the music business, he’s just re-interpreted the band’s 1967 album 'Days Of Future Passed'... By Ian Woolley Being long time bass guitarist,...
Still At The Helm Of The European Disco Beat – Jimmy Helms
The 82-year-old soul singer certainly come a long way from Florida. These days his group Londonbeat are still filling the dance floors around Europe in a new direction that he could have never foreseen... By Ian Woolley The Londonbeat singer's story begins in his home...
Stars Come Together In Aid Of Denny Laine
An all-star benefit concert has been organized to raise needed funds for Denny Laine, a founding member of both Wings and the Moody Blues, who has had significant health issues in recent months... By Ian Woolley The 78-year-old guitarist has been in and out of a...
A Whitesnake Legacy – Marsden’s Final Album Sees The Light Of Day
There has been a huge outpouring of loving tributes to Bernie Marsden since the Whitesnake guitarist passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 24th August 2023 at the age of 72... Rock icon, songwriter, guitar hero, author, even sometimes actor, so many...
5 Legendary Artists Who Have Been Involved in Video Game Soundtracks
While at one stage, music for video games would contain little more than three notes, the world of gaming has changed. In 2023, video game music is considered as crucial to a project’s success as a soundtrack is for a new movie. There’s even a new award category for...
Inside Our 2023 October Issue
What's inside our bumper-packed October issue of the Beat... One of the most successful pop groups to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest makes our October front cover. Can you believe it's now 50 years since they topped the UK charts? Their first No.1...
A Real Life Rag To Riches Story Set To Music
Written and directed by Ben Elton, his latest musical endeavour spotlights Twiggy who became the world's most famous face back in 1966. Now, 57 years on, the award-winning novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian premiers his musical at the Menier Chocolate...
Still Getting Sentimental Over You – Lyn Paul
Currently baring all on stage in the musical Calender Girls, the New Seekers singer is also about to bare all in her upcoming autobiography... By Ian Woolley It's now been 50 years since they topped the UK charts with their first No.1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To...