Music in slot games include some of the most famous and influential bands and artists of modern times have lent their music to some games. CasinosJungle Canada hosts a bunch of music themed slot games to play free.

Guns N’ Roses music in slot games

In 2016, The American rock band Guns and Roses immortalised their legacy through the creation of an internet slot game. While it offers nothing more than standard gameplay it sets itself apart by adding their music in the slot game with 5 Guns N’ Roses songs. All the graphics are from the band’s discography, tours, and the band members themselves. The songs featured are Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome To The Jungle, Paradise City, Chinese Democracy and November Rain.

Other artists with music in slot games

Jimi Hendrix

Another rock legend with a slot game in his honour is Jimi Hendrix. This psychedelic slot game features a lot of his music and some great bonus features. The graphics are purple, hazy and perfect for a beautiful 60s themed game. Songs featured are Little Wing, Crosstown Traffic and Purple Haze.

Motörhead

NetEnt obviously love their rock-and-roll as this is their third game on the list. The slot is based on a live stage and has four of Motorhead’s greatest songs on the soundtrack. The graphics are dark and the animations are distinct and vibrant. Apart from the music, the layout is absolutely unique. The slot is in a 3-3-4-4-5 format and has 76 different paylines. Songs featured are Ace of Spades, Killed by Death, Iron Fist and Overkill.

Megadeth

The imagery around heavy metal clearly makes for a good slot game theme. All the band members feature as symbols alongside instruments, signed plectrums, and female prisoners who give you prizes if you are able to free them. Leander Games were the creators of the game but unfortunately it’s now no longer available to play. If you look on Youtube you can check out what it was like though. Songs featured: Symphony of Destruction, Hangar 18 and Head Crusher.

KISS

Notorious for their elaborate outfit and outrageous performances they are a perfect group for a slot game. KISS’s game can be found both online and in slots in Vegas and prizes rise as high as $2,500. To win this jackpot you need to land on 5 Gene Simmons symbols. Songs featured: Shout It Out Loud ,Detroit Rock City and Rock and Roll All Nite.

Michael Jackson

Just like the KISS game, this slot featuring the king of pop is accessible online and as a physical slot game. There are a lot of bonus features and a hefty jackpot prize. As you would imagine the soundtrack features some of the best pop songs ever made including Bad, Billie Jean, Beat It, Dirty Diana, and Smooth Criminal.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is the most famous country singer of all time has composed over 3000 songs in a career that spans more than sixty years. Not only that but she has a number of her own slot machine games. Unlike many other artists she actively promotes them rather than just lending her music and image. Titles include “Two Doors Down”, “9 to 5”, and the Dolly Parton Video Slot. This last one also contains a jukebox with a variety of Dolly tracks. Unfortunately this is no longer available online but the slots can still be found in Vegas. Songs featured: Jolene, Two Doors Down, 9 to 5, Heartbreak Express and Applejack.

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CMAT

Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson describes her songs as a way of telling jokes to mask the tears. There is humour and vulnerability but also strength and resilience. After spending some time in the electro-pop duo Bad Sea she followed some advice from Charlie XCX, and changed her approach to song writing. There are more singles expected this year so be sure to check them out.

For those I love

You may already be aware of singer David Balfe’s performance on Later with Jools Holland or Other Voices. Many already know he’s an outstanding talent. Hailing from Dublin the artist pays tribute to his late friend Paul Curran who he used to perform with as the collective Burnt Out.

Balancing deep and sensitive lyrics with ambient music, Balfe conjures up an intimate mood rarely heard in electronic music.

Shiv

This Zimbabwean-Irish singer-songwriter´s debut EP, Me 2 Me came out in December last year. It was reflective of the feelings she felt most of 2020 and was a culmination of the skills she has been developing to hone her songwriting.
She has an R&B sound that that can be filed alongside Celeste and Jorja Smith. There are also Hip Hop influences similar to fellow Irish artists like Nealo or Kojaque.

Malaki

Another urban artist is Malaki who was hyped to be big last year but due to other things going on never quite gained the recognition he deserved. His conscientious style of Hip Hop, developed alongside a partnership with his producer Matthew Harris, has attracted new followers. Hopefully live performances in 2021 should enhance his reputation even further.

Smoothboi Ezra

With over six million streams on Spotify already and new music to be released Smoothboi Ezra is definitely a name you will be seeing more of. They have been around for a while releasing material but it took 2020´s single My Own Person to get noticed.

They will resonate with fans of what some know as anti-folk. Other acts include such household names like Kimya Dawson, Kate Nash and Jack Penate. Ezra describe their music as a safe place for people.

New Atlas

Owen O’Hagan is definitely an under-the-radar Irish musician and songwriter. Now going under the moniker New Atlas he has recorded diverse music in the last five years from punk to ambient to indie-pop.

His new direction focuses on melodic synths with lyrics that sound like they could be on a 1975 album.

Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife is the alias of Ruby Smyth, the daughter of acclaimed guitarist Jimmy Smyth. Her music is firmly based in the alt-pop sphere. Her EP Art, released last year, is brimming with character and energy. Definitely an artist to look at out for this year.

Brién

If an artist is associated with ghe Soft Boy record label you can be certain they will be worth listening to. This is certainly the case with Belfast producer Brién. He has mixed and produced a number of Soft Boy singles including Kean Kavanagh’s “Emma”. His debut EP DIY Volume 1 gives us a good idea as to what to expect from him this year. Laidback, lo-fi beats and groovy synths similar to label mate buddy Kojaque are the order of the day here.

Patricia Lalor

Although only 15 years old, Patricia Lalor has already achieved over 1 million streams on Spotify for her EPs and singles. She first gained attention after her cover of Hozier’s “Summer Wine” was given a shout-out by Hozier himself on Twitter. Her lo-fi tracks make her a must-listen for fans of similar artists like Soccer Mommy and Julia Jacklin. Truly an artist to keep an eye on as her music career inevitably grows.

Denise Chaila

Despite being a difficult year for new Irish artists, without any opportunities for live gigs and promotion, Denise Chaila still managed to make a name for herself. She was catapulted into the limelight after performance on Other Voices in May 2020 and the buzz hasn´t subsided. She released her debut album Go Bravely late last year which features the irresistible single “Chaila”.

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In previous centuries, traditional Irish music and storytelling were the main sources of entertainment. Particularly when there was no electricity and where only a very small minority of the population was literate. On cold, dark evenings, locals met in their local pub to sit by a fire and listen to stories and music played by local musicians.

Joining a “trad sesh” is a quintessential experience for any visitor to Ireland. This is a session of traditional Irish music in a local pub. It involves the performance of old folk songs on native instruments. It starts with slow and melancholy songs before leading to the energetic, fast paced sort of music more commonly recognised around the world.

Origins of Irish music

The primary inhabitants used very primitive styles of musical instruments such as pipes and horns. They used them as signallers instead of for musical purposes. They used them to warn others of danger or as a means of communication. As the people who played them became more skilled, the instruments themselves changed and evolved.

Similar to other aspects of Irish culture and tradition, the birth of Irish music can be traced back to the arrival of the Celts. After travelling through central Europe they picked up some skills along the way, including the use of musical instruments. One such instrument was the harp. This became the foremost sound in Ireland enjoying popularity from the 10th right up until the 17th centuries. While we don´t fully understand how the Celts used music or expressed themselves through it, we do know it became a very important part of their lives. Anyone proficient with a harp could earn themselves a proper living playing. Harpists were held in similar regard to poets and other artists.

Traditional Musical Instruments

After the arrival of the harp other instruments gained in popularity including:

The Bodhrán

The Bodhrán was a simple handheld drum measuring around 35 – 45cm in diameter with goatskin stretched across it for the drumming surface. A tipper or wooden stick beats the bodhrán. Performers usually play this instrument vertically while resting it on their knee. The player´s free hand is placed on various parts on the inside of the drum to regulate the pitch and timbre.

The Fiddle

The fiddle is the most recognisable instrument of most traditional forms of Irish music. There is no real difference between a fiddle and a violin, only with the type of music it is used for.

The Tin Whistle

A pennywhistle is another simple instrument that actually needs a surprising amount of skill to master. It’s probably the most affordable Irish instrument at a price of around €10 for an entry level one. The instrument is similar to a recorder but thinner in width.

The Uilleann Pipes

The Uilleann Pipes are a well known instrument under a different name, more commonly known as the bagpipes. They are thinner and quieter than Quieter than their Scottish equivilants and have more pipes to play chords.

The Concertina

The concertina originated from England and Germany but is a common sound found in Irish music. It became popular at the start of the 20th century in Irish music thanks to its rich sound.

Harp

The harp is the official instrument of Ireland and appears on coins and government documentation. There are many varieties of the harp but all have multiple strings with a neck and resonator.

Types of Songs

Traditional Irish songs fall into two very general categories; slow ballads and faster dance songs. Both of these have many subcategories.

Sean Nós songs are always sung unaccompanied by a singer in Irish. Passed down from generation to generation they are sung with free rhythm and speed up or down. Sean nos songs are usually about death, famine and oppression, so not party songs!

Dancing songs are much more popular than Sean Nós songs and are generally accompanied by a ceilidh (group of dancers that interchanges partners and directions at various intervals). They are extremely fun to participate in. The three main subcategories being jigs, reels, and hornpipes.

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The Dubliners

The Dubliners are without doubt one of the most famous and one of the best bands of all time. They have been performing for over fifty years and played gigs all around the world. The band appeared on the Ed Sullivan show i along with numerous appearances on Top of the Pops. They also collaborated with the Pogues and were even at one time banned by the RTE. The Dubliners played a part like no other band in popularising Irish music around the world.

Clannad

Clannad are Donegal’s most famous Irish band. They are also one of the most popular Irish bands despite actually finding success more abroad than at home. Not only were they instrumental in showcasing traditional Irish music but also the language. Their trademark haunting melodies became famous via exposure to their soundtracks to Harry’s Game and Robin The Hooded Man; not to mention their huge global hit Orinoco Flow. Their success meant they achieved eight UK top ten albums.

The Corrs

Combining traditional Irish musical themes with pop-rock has been attempted with mixed success by many bands. The Corrs were no doubt one of the most successful however. This group of siblings used their style and sense of catchy melodies to strike it big.

Forming in 1990, the Corrs released seven studio albums which sold forty million copies worldwide alongside numerous singles.

Two such singles, Talk On Corners and Forgiven Not Forgotten, were simultaneously number one and two in the UK charts. This has only been achieved by a small number of groups and is a testament to their popularity.

The Boomtown Rats

Irish dance orchestra from in Dublin, The Boomtown Rats are one of the few bands, Irish or not, who can claim to have played in front of an audience of 1.9 billion people. This happened in 1985 when they played and organised Live Aid, a massive charity event for the famine in Ethiopia.

They released many albums released over the years including The Boomtown Rats, A Tonic for the Troops, Mondo Bongo, V Deep and The Fine Art of Surfacing.

The Pogues

Released in 1987, The Pogues´ single Fairytale of New York has become synonymous with the Christmas season.
It is strange to think that it actually never fot the number one spot despite its huge popularity and sales of over 1.2 million in the UK alone.
The Pogues’ lead singer Shane MacGowan is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most talented songwriters. McGowan and the Pogues have the quintessential Irish ability for applying deep meaning and philosophical reflections to their music.

The Cranberries

The Cranberries are Limerick’s most famous Irish band and were formed back in 1989 by Niall Quinn who was subsequently replaced by Dolores O`Riordan.
Their music mixes alternative rock with post-punk and a strong Irish folk influence. The band achieved international success with the release of their first album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? which contained the hit single Linger.

U2

There is a love and hate relationship with U2 in Ireland but internationally few bands have achieved so much success and adoration. They formed in 1976 and with Bono’s expressive vocals and guitarist the Edge’s unique sound the band reached international acclaim upon release of their second album War.
They continue to release albums with fourteen studio albums so far and sales of over 170 million records worldwide.

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