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Top Game Categories at Online Casinos in Singapore

Asians are avid gamblers both offline and online, with Singaporeans making up the majority. However, gaming is not promoted by the Singaporean government. Thus, to enter a brick-and-mortar casino, you must spend $100. That’s a lot of cash, and you must still play your favorite casino games.

The government enacted this levy to help Singaporeans control their problem gambling. Visitors are not subject to any limitations when partaking in Singapore’s glamorous casino nightlife. But this implies that you are not compelled to pay the $100 and that it is provided without charge.

So, internet gambling is ideal for Singaporeans who want to play casino games. The present era of online gambling allows you to play any casino game from practically anywhere. However, the top Singaporean online casinos provide the same products and services.

Selecting the best online casinos in Singapore is challenging because not all are made equally. You must place your bets at a location that well-known iGaming game regulators have approved and recognized.

Why not practice the fundamentals by playing variants of popular online casino games? Even though it won’t be excessively complicated, you will learn vital strategies to improve your casino gaming while having fun.

Games Played On Online Casinos in Singapore

When they initially enter the gaming industry, beginners could feel cautious. Nevertheless, this is because of the 50/50 possibility that you will either lose the money or make big financial profits.

The variety of online casino games may be so perplexing to beginners that it calls for an explanation. Online casino games with a decent probability of winning but less confusing rules are regularly sought after by new players.

Let’s face it, starting something new takes work. But not anymore, due to these entertaining but easy-to-play games. You can choose from the alternatives listed below to start your gaming career:

Slots

Online slots are what you’re looking for, whether you’re an expert gambler or a novice who is anxious to begin playing at an online casino. This game may be mastered with prior knowledge or abilities. Would you like to know what the best part is? Most slot machine games fall under the category of free casino games. This component considerably increases your ability to play the games without losing them.

If it’s free, there’s no reason not to start wagering on it right now. Online slots draw new players because of how easy they are to use. But why do experienced players keep returning to this online casino game? The extraordinary monetary awards and further gambling bonuses, I guess.

However, if this is your first time playing an online slot machine, you should start with one. Even if you are capable of playing a five-reel game, it is advised that you start with the fundamentals.

Once you fully understand the fundamental concepts, you may enhance your game by adding extra elements that make playing at an online casino more enjoyable. The new features include multipliers, extra spins, and more gaming alternatives.

Video Poker

The most popular casino game is unquestionably poker. It is straightforward, simple to comprehend, and most importantly, it doesn’t require prior knowledge. In other words, starting a casino gaming company is a great idea. This does not suggest, nevertheless, that video poker is primarily played for amusement. Video poker is considered simple to learn but difficult to master in terms of winning. Income from gaming is only sometimes a bed of roses.

Don’t worry, though; there are a number of poker game varieties with varying degrees of difficulty. However, this indicates that there is still a potential that you will be prosperous. Players should be aware of the game’s smaller house edge, which means a lower average loss. When you’re not willing to risk a lot of money, poker is a great method to get deposit bonuses (the higher the stakes, the greater the jackpot).

Baccarat

Baccarat is a simple casino game for new players if you still want to play it. Those who have never gambled in a casino might assume it is a challenging game. It is actually much the opposite of the game, particularly when playing at online casinos. Additionally, luck plays a role in this game. This game is also the easiest to play because no mathematical calculations are necessary because everything is done automatically.

The player’s and bankers’ hands are being compared in this table game. You must bet on either the player’s or the banker’s hand to win. Although a second tie bet is available, the chances of success are low. Baccarat is another game that beginners choose because of its reduced house advantage. However, this demonstrates that you can still find some money in your wallet after the game ends.

Blackjack

You must know this if you want to secure your first win when you play at an online casino in Singapore for the first time. In other to get your first triumph, look up strategies online, speak with a pro, or get tactical advice.

This game is easy, has a straightforward user interface, and pays lines. It is the ideal entry point for new gamers at an online casino in Singapore.

Roulette

Anyone can learn how to play roulette because it is usually free to do so and has an intuitive interface. You have to wait for the combination to appear on the payout line after the wheel has been spun. The likelihood of winning a significant sum while only losing a little is roulette’s best feature. But because of this, gambling at an online casino is a less hazardous place to begin.

Conclusion

People of all ages are presently playing in their millions in the Singapore online casino sector, which has been acknowledged as the next step in the growth of online entertainment. Thousands of people play these games simultaneously on some of the bigger gaming networks. The quality of gambling websites and the variety of games have never been better due to the industry’s fast growth. Get online right now and enjoy hours of online fun.

PRIDE GIFTS

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An iconic colorful collection brought to you by two legends–Major League Baseball + Gucci. Guaranteed to turn heads at the local pride parade.

Armitron

Brilliantly colorful and proud comes the Pride Watch from Armitron. Released today in honor of Pride month, the watch is a part of the second wave of their collaboration with Iconic LGBTQ costume designer/stylist Johnny Wujek, that has been the name behind some famed Katy Perry looks, looks for Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Kate Mara, JOJO, Sofi Tukker, and Saweetie, to name a few. So who better for him to team up with than the timepiece legends, Armitron, who has been a watch leader since 1975 and a staple in closet’s and accessories collection.

ABOUT THE PRIDE WATCH

Priced at $105, The Pride Watch is the latest masterpiece of the Armitron Loves Johnny Collection.
Its hand-drawn rainbow-colored watch face symbolizes acceptance, love, and respect for all. This captivating design serves as a visual representation of diversity and inclusion, making it the perfect accessory to showcase your pride and support during Pride Month.
The textured bezel and luxe link bracelet brings an air of subtle sophistication to this dressy style. This special edition watch, with a hand-drawn rainbow dial, silver stainless steel case, and bracelet, is truly unique.
KEEPS TIME AND GIVES BACK: Armitron will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Pride Watch to the Pride Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fuel transformational movements to advance equality and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. This partnership will help further their efforts, and the proceeds will go towards student scholarships, grant programs, community advocacy, research, and education.

Armitron Watches Gay Pride inspired timepieces celebrating LGBTQIA Americans via 360 MAGAZINE.

ASTORIA FILM FESTIVAL

Astoria Film Festival Inc, in Astoria NY, is a 501c3 non-profit organization and an official NYC DOE VENDOR. Astoria Film Festival is devoted to increasing the representation of under-represented people in media and film by providing them with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to obtain jobs in the media industry. Each year, we produce a main festival and a Youth Festival; organize a Career Fair; teach filmmaking workshops to ages 8adult in schools, after schools, and community centers; provide virtual and in-person internships for high-school and college students interested in media careers; train high-school and college age youth in media production and give them real-world production experience working on media projects with various industry professionals and local businesses. Astoria Film Festival is especially focused on supporting groups typically ignored and/or oppressed in society – Disabled people, women, FLI (First-Gen/Low-Income/Immigrants), BBIA (Black/Brown/Indigenous/Asian), LGBTQIA+ people. We also connect our younger students to our older students and to our festival filmmakers and industry professionals who work with us, thus creating a multi-generational, diverse, local filmmaking community and network.

Nina Fiore is the disabled first-gen Founder and Executive Director of Astoria Film Festival, an Advisory Board Member and Partner for the CTE Film Program at the High School of Art and Design in NYC, and an Advisor for the RespectAbility/Netflix Disabled Media Writers Lab. Nina has a BA and EdM from Harvard University and has long been involved with content production (for digital media, tv, and film), afterschool education, and nonprofit management. Nina managed the team at Viacom that created and launched the Noggin Channel and also created and produced content for MTV, Comedy Central, PBS, Sesame Street, Paramount TV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Comedy Central, Sesame Workshop, Merrill Lynch, & Sundance Film Festival. Nina also has over 25 years experience in Education. She managed an After School Program in the Mission Hill Housing Complex in Roxbury, MA, created a Digital After School program at the Children’s Aid Society in Harlem, NYC, that served as a pilot program for Intel’s Computer Classrooms, and, after graduate school at Harvard, served as Communications Director and Grants Manager for an Educational Research Group at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School that worked with struggling Boston Public Schools. Nina also served as Director of Education at Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, where she conceived of creating the Astoria Film Festival, to connect local youth with the filmmakers in the community and with industry professionals. Nina is a disabled woman who homeschools her disabled son, advocates for disability rights, and resides in her hometown of Astoria, NY.

MEET AFF TEAM

Board Treasurer – Slavko Bogdanov PhD (he/him) is an Astrophysicist at Columbia University where he conducts research on high-energy astrophysical phenomena utilizing space-based NASA observatories. Previously, he was a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Global Fellow at McGill University in Montreal, QC, and a research fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. Slavko holds a PhD and MA from Harvard University and a BS with Honors and Distinction from Penn State University. He resides in Astoria, NY and is a member of our Finance and Executive committees.

Board Secretary – Dauna Williams JD (she/her) is a global attorney, an expert in leading and managing legal teams and operations, and devising cutting-edge, legal solutions and cost-saving, process improvements. Dauna has practiced intellectual property, technology, outsourcing, privacy, marketing/advertising, entertainment, new media and general corporate law for over 25 years. As in-house counsel, she managed these legal practices and related global teams for corporations in the financial and insurance industries, namely Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and MetLife. She is currently the Founder/Director of LexROI LLC, a legal and business consulting firm. Additionally, Dauna is a writer, producer and director of independent film and theatre, often with a focus on interactive storytelling. She founded an interactive digital marketing company in 1999 called Content360 and was one of the producers for the Tony-nominated, Broadway production of The Scottsboro Boys. Dauna has a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from Brown University. She resides in Brooklyn, NY, and is a member of our Finance and Executive committees.

Ruth Fernandez (she/her) is a NYC-born artist who is a member of IATSE Local 798 as a HMU (Hair and MakeUp Artist and Groomer) for the film/tv industry. While working in a salon in Chelsea in the early 2000’s, she was introduced to her future mentor, who took her to assist on an independent film. Soon after, she found herself working on “Making the Band” with Danity Kane on MTV and was then asked to work on the group’s first video shoot in Los Angeles, which paved the way to her current career. Today, Ruth is the go-to to many, both on and off the red carpet. Among the stars Fernandez has worked with are Selita Ebanks, Brian Tyree Henry, Kane Brown, Laila Ali, Sterling K. Brown, Marlee Matlin, Brooke Shields, Miriam Shor, Gaten Matarazzo and Niki Taylor among many more! Ruth also has extensive experience with editorial, commercial work and high-profile advertising campaigns, including Ray-Ban, Bon Appétit, Interview Magazine Germany, Nylon, GQ, Weight Watchers, Welch’s and Verizon. In 2017, she became a member of IATSE Local 798. This was a long time dream of hers, to be able to lend her talents and continue to learn and grow as an artist by working along side the best of the best in the TV/Film world.

38TH ANNUAL STELLAR AWARDS

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Gospel music’s biggest night, is set to return to Las Vegas for its 38th annual celebration. This year, the event is taking its renowned festivities to new heights with the introduction of the ultimate fan experience, the Stellar+ Experience (Stellar+EXP). Co-founders Rhonda Jackson-Sams and Michele Murphy have curated an unparalleled lineup of activities that will showcase the talents, vision, creativity, and innovation of the Gospel music industry.

The Stellar+EXP provides attendees and participants with a completely personalized experience, featuring concerts, discussions, master classes, and much more. As a multi-generational family weekend event, the addition of Stellar+EXP will heighten the festivities and create a unique atmosphere of faith, fellowship, music and fun. Now, fans can enjoy three full days of brand new interactive activities, offering engagement opportunities with their favorite artists, and immersion into the world of Gospel music.

The Stellar+ Experience events will take place at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Wednesday, July 12th, to Friday, July 14th, 2023. Limited edition passes are now available for purchase, ranging from $60 to $250, at www.eventbrite.com. For the full event schedule and more information, visit stellarplusexperience.com.

“We’re ecstatic to present Stellar+ Experience week, an incredible extension of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Through valuable input from our viewers and industry peers, we’ve curated diverse experiences that embrace community, fashion, comedy, and societal matters,” said Stellar Awards Founder and Executive Producer Don Jackson. This expansion, alongside our historic flagship show, amplifies gospel music’s influence, culminating in two phenomenal pre-show days. Prepare for an inspiring showcase of talent, uniting gospel music with all facets of entertainment in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.”

The new Stellar+EXP includes several exciting events designed to entertain and inspire. Stellar and the Community, an event partnership with the City of Las Vegas focused on the Arts, will promote the importance of art and its impact on communities. The Spotify Artist Experience will bring music industry experts to share valuable information with aspiring artists. Stellar Talks will feature intimate conversations with high-profile couples, fostering discussions on love, life, and faith. Additionally, Fireside Chats with special celebrity guests, Stellar Unplugged, Who’s Got Next? Showcase, and the Celebrity Basketball Game will provide thrilling entertainment throughout the weekend. The Legendary Game Changers Lunch, hosted by celebrity fashion influencers J. Bolin and Joyce Sheffield, will recognize trail blazers in fashion and beauty. Sanctioned events that are familiar to Stellar attendees will still be offered, such as Aaron Arringtonߣs Midnight Gospel Bowling and various Post-Event receptions. Full schedule of sanctioned events is available at www.thestellarawards.com.

Confirmed artists for the Stellar+EXP include Mali Music, Brian Courtney Wilson, Jokia Williams, Jason Clayborn, Titus Showers, Jabari Johnson, Jermaine Dolly, and many more. Each day will bring new announcements, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the event.

Co-Founder Rhonda Jackson-Sams expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Akin to Gospel music, Stellar & Central City Production’s goal is to ensure that people feel encouraged and elevated while also educating our community. We are so excited to bring this special experience to all the loyal fans who have been coming to see their favorite artists at the Stellars for 38 years, as well as those learning about Stellars for the first time.”

Stay tuned for future announcements and follow @thestellar+exp on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and updates about the Stellar+EXP week.

The Ned NoMad One Year

The Ned NoMad helmed by Richie Akiva celebrate their one year anniversary. The enchanted evening will kick off with flowing Moet Chandon champagne, stations featuring caviar delights, oysters, lobster rolls, and a bevy of passed hors d’oeuvres showcasing The Ned’s chef favorites. The ceiling will filled with gold-inspired metallic balloons, sheer metallic drapery and disco ball accents while jazz performers welcomed guests. Beautifully costumed dancers featuring champagne dresses, gold glitter ensembles, extravagant headpieces rotated the room and performed on platforms, with look and style inspired by the 1920’s Era Ziegfeld Follies showgirls.

The Ned NoMad hotel and membership club located in the historic NoMad district, have members and invited VIP guests to celebrate in the main level club atrium, The Library, The Dining Room, main bar, and then late night The Magic Room will cap off the evening’s festivities. Engaged attendees will enjoy flowing libations and engaging music to keep partygoers on the dancefloor all evening long for an epic celebration, which will feature some headlining surprise performances by iconic hip hop artists Fabolous and Ja Rule back to back. Earlier in the night, The Ned’s resident comedian, Mike Young, will showcase a guest comedy set highlighted by Fallon show late night regulars Ryan Reiss, Jourdain Fisher and Sam Woolf. After the engaging comedy sets, illusionist Elliot Zimet will wow the crowd with his white dove magic performance, as birds will literally appear in his hands and disappear into handkerchiefs.

VIPS that will be in attendance included Mayor Eric Adams (@nycmayor), Ja Rule (@jarule), Fabolous (@myfabolouslife), Fat Joe (@fatjoe), Davis Burleson (@davisburleson), Julianne Hough (@juleshough), Giancarlo Stanton (NY Yankees) (@giancarlos818), among many others. Various deejays will also perform throughout the evening, with DJ Stacks closing down the after party in the Magic Room.

The Ned NoMad has become the hottest members club and hotel in New York City, centered in the bustling NoMad district, with VIPS regularly rotating through its beautiful façade and bold glass doors. From Rihanna to Gigi Hadid, Drake to Anna Wintour, Dave Chappelle to Robin Thicke, Heidi Klum to Irina Shayk, Vanessa Hudgens to Kristen Stewart, The Ned regularly hosts the hottest performers and established industry notables, offering a welcoming environment and sophisticated haven for its members and hotel guests, with sprawling rooftop views of The Empire State Building.

About The Ned NoMad

The Ned NoMad is a sophisticated hotel and members’ club located in the heart of New York’s historic North Madison district of Manhattan. The Ned NoMad, part of Membership Collective Group, opened its doors in June 2022 in The Johnston Building, named after the original owner, Caroline A. Johnston. Visit their website for membership and hotel information, www.thenednomad.com.

SAM TOMPKINS – TIME WILL FLY

Today, Sam Tompkins has released fan favored track– ‘Time Will Fly.’ Taking to Instagram, Sam shared a preview of the song before it’s release.

Stream “Time Will Fly” HERE

Originally recorded in LA and reworked to accompany Sam’s recent Hammersmith Apollo headline show announcement video; ‘Time Will Fly’ received an outpouring of love from fans and artists alike including Raye, Timbaland, Logic, Ty Dolla Sign, Berwyn, Justin Bieber and many more.

Charting Sam’s rise from a 16 year old busking on the streets of Brighton to cementing his reputation as one of the fastest rising British male artists with his own headline show at the prestigious Hammersmith Apollo; the video has received millions of views and comments and trended on TikTok. Watch the video here

Due to popular demand, Sam released the full version of the track today!

With a huge 2023 planned as his debut album comes quickly into view, Sam Tompkins will head out on a full EU Tour in November. The tour will follow a packed summer of festival appearances, including supporting PINK @ BST Hyde Park on June 24 and an appearance at Boardmasters on August 12, with a stateside tour incoming.

Championing authenticity without taking himself too seriously and using his ever-growing platform to encourage others to do the same, Sam Tompkins is an artist apart – evidenced by his huge following that continues to grow exponentially.

He has quickly become the Brit of choice for huge US stars to collaborate with; Nicki Minaj sampled his song, ‘Whole’ on single ‘Love In The Way’ and JNR Choi’s track, ‘To The Moon’, featured Sam’s vocal and made waves across the music industry, peaking at #1 on Spotify’s Viral Hits chart.

With a literal army of followers moving alongside him, he crashed into the top 10 of the UK album charts with EP ‘who do you pray to’ last year and sells out every venue he puts his name against. Admired by the likes of Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, as well as UK legends Krept & Konan, Chip and Clean Bandit and with artists like Fred Again, Sam Smith, Bebe Rexha and Drake all having co-signed his work, he has been championed by Jack Saunders and Mollie King on Radio 1 to Vogue, Wonderland, The Line of Best Fit, Hypebeast and The Sun and become a mainstay on prestigious Spotify playlists.

FOLLOW SAM TOMPKINS ONLINE:

INSTAGRAM / TWITTER / TIKTOK / YOUTUBE

City Girls – PINATA

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Miami’s trailblazing City Girls return with the new single “I Need A Thug.” Listen HERE via Quality Control / Motown. It’s the hip-hop duo’s first release of the year as lead artist — and serves as the introduction to their forthcoming third album. Having recently been named one of the 50 greatest rap groups of all time by Billboard, Yung Miami and JT are primed to make it a too make it the Summer to act bad. Real Bad.

With sex-positive lyrics and bombastic beats, “I Need A Thug” finds City Girls breaking down what they do and don’t want in a man. The song turns the corner on LL Cool J’s “I Need Love,” and features JT and Yung Miami trading verses about their ideal man. “I need a thug with swag, like a rock star,” raps JT. “Bonnie and Clyde s–t, tongue kissin’ in cop cars.”

“I Need A Thug” follows “Act Bad,” a recent collaboration with Diddy and Fabolous. Prior to that, the duo left their mark on 2022 with “Top Notch” featuring Fivio Foreign and “Good Love” — an uptempo linkup with R&B legend Usher. The latter was the latest in a long line of outrageous hits stretching back to 2017’s “Fuck Dat N***a.” Since then, they have landed platinum records with bangers like “Act Up” and the Cardi B-assisted “Twerk.”

With more than 15 billion cumulative streams to their credit and co-signs from hip-hop heavyweights ranging from Missy Elliott, who directed the video for 2021’s “Twerkulator,” to Lil Wayne (a featured artist on 2020’s “Pussy Talk”), City Girls are a legitimate phenomenon, who continue to rewrite the rulebook with every new release.

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NIKI – TAWWS

Directed by Isaac Ravishankara, the new visual for, “The Apartment We Won’t Share;” compliments the nostalgic track that reflects on what could have been with a past relationship. NIKI is contemplative as she strolls through her apartment alone before picking up her guitar to craft the introspective song. Watch the video HERE.

Most recently, NIKI made her NPR Tiny Desk debut where she delivered a carefully crafted & stripped-back performance of a handful of songs from her sophomore album Nicole, before closing with her hit single, “Every Summertime.“ Watch NIKI’s Tiny Desk performance HERE.

Following her sold-out North American headlining tour last fall, NIKI will be bringing her live show to cities across the globe with her 2023 world tour which will span across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The run also includes performances at festivals including Head in the Clouds NYC & LA, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands. The full list of dates is below; please visit  https://nikizefanya.com/ for more information.

Previously, NIKI released the music video for her track, “Backburner”. The video is deliberate and intimate, taking viewers into her world as she watches old footage recorded on her camcorder and re-lives fond memories of a past relationship. Watch the “Backburner” music video HERE.

Last summer, NIKI released her sophomore album Nicole, a project that sees her where she shines, returning to her singer-songwriter roots in a carefully crafted coming-of-age juncture that sees present-day NIKI meet with her teenage self. The album was released to critical acclaim by the likes of NPR, Billboard, Vanity Fair, and V Magazine who hailed Nicole as NIKI’S piece-de-resistance that kicks off an exceptional new chapter for the burgeoning songstress. NIKI also released her live album Live at the Wiltern last month, which features live recordings performed at the final show of NIKI’s sold-out headlining tour at the Los Angeles venue last October.

NIKI has had an impressive career thus far, amassing over 2.1 billion streams worldwide and opening for Taylor Swift on tour when she was just 15. In addition to performing at Coachella and embarking on her headlining North American tour last fall, she has also headlined at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles, New York, Manila, and Jakarta.

NICOLE WORLD TOURÉ DATES

AUG 01 – AUSTIN TX – MOODY AMPHITHEATER

AUG 03 – NEW YORK NY – PIER 17

AUG 05 – CHICAGO IL – LOLLAPALOOZA

AUG 06 – LOS ANGELES CA – HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

AUG 10 – VANCOUVER BC – PNE AMPHITHEATER

AUG 12 – SAN FRANCISCO CA – OUTSIDE LANDS

SEP 11 – BANGKOK TH – BCC HALL

SEP 13 – MANILA PH – MALL OF ASIA ARENA

SEP 15 – SINGAPORE SG – F1 GRAND PRIX

SEP 18 – BRISBANE AU – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL

SEP 21 – SYDNEY AU – HORDERN MUSIC HALL

SEP 23 – MELBOURNE AU – FESTIVAL HALL

SEP 26 – JAKARTA ID – JIEXPO HALL D2

OCT 06 – LONDON UK – EVENTIM APOLLO

OCT 08 – PARIS FR – TRIANON

OCT 10 – AMSTERDAM NL – MELKWEG

CONNECT WITH NIKI

INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE

ABOUT NIKI

Since breaking through with her 2018 EP Zephyr, NIKI has made a powerful imprint on the pop scene, amassing a devoted global fanbase with over 2.1 billion streams to date and making history as the first Indonesian artist ever to perform at Coachella. But after delivering her critically acclaimed debut album MOONCHILD, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter felt compelled to completely reexamine her artistic process move that found her revisiting the vast catalog of unfiltered and indie-folk-leaning songs she’d created in high school. As she returned to the stream-of-consciousness approach to songwriting that defined her earliest material, the 23-year-old musician soon arrived at her sophomore album Nicole: a boldly self-possessed body of work written entirely by NIKI, spotlighting her finespun storytelling and warmly expressive vocals more fully than ever before. With the album’s first half comprised of new or never-before-heard songs and its latter half featuring her favorite tracks from her widely beloved YouTube channel, NIKI imbues her songs with the kind of lived-in specificity that immediately reconnects the listener with the rush and devastation of their own first love.

Photo Credit: Natt Lim

CARLY RAE JEPSEN – SUMMER SHOWS

Multi-platinum GRAMMY®, Juno and Polaris Prize nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen announces New York City and Los Angeles summer dates. Jepsen will perform at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York on August 7 & 8 and The Bellwether in Los Angeles on August 11 & 12. Poolside will support on the New York dates and Harvey Sutherland supports on the Los Angeles dates.

Artist presale is Wednesday, June 7 at 10am local time with general on sale Friday, June 9 at 10am local time. VIP packages will be available. Below is a complete list of New York City and Los Angeles summer dates. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.carlyraemusic.com/tour-dates/

August 7 New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17

August 8 New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17

August 11 Los Angeles, CA The Bellwether

August 12 Los Angeles, CA The Bellwether

Jepsen kicked off summer festival season with a performance at Bottlerock Napa Valley last month and will play other festival dates including Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and Osheaga. A tour of Japan is set for June/July as well as three North American dates supporting boygenius. For a complete list of tour dates click HERE.

Carly Rae Jepsen’s knack for distilling a sea of emotions into brilliant songcraft has wooed critics as deeply as fans. The singer, songwriter first burst onto the international scene in 2012 with the sly and sublime “Call Me Maybe.” That blockbuster hit from her breakthrough album, Kiss, topped charts in over 47 countries, sold over 47 million singles, and was certified Diamond in the U.S. It also earned her two GRAMMY® nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year. Since then, she’s amassed even more acclaim across the music spectrum. On her 2015 synth-pop stunner E*MO*TION, Jepsen collaborated with Sia, Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes, and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij expanding her sonic palette with shimmery synths and euphoric dance beats. The album landed on multiple year-end ‘best of’ lists including Pitchfork, Stereogum, Noisey, NPR and many more, while the beaming single “I Really Like You” went platinum. Her 2019 follow-up, Dedicated, covered even more musical and emotional ground with The Atlantic calling the album “brilliant” with its “godlike bops.” Jepsen returned the following May with a gift for her fans: Dedicated Side B, a buoyant set of dance-floor tunes. Last fall Jepsen emerged from a period of isolation with her latest album The Loneliest Time. Her most introspective body of work to date, The Loneliest Timeexpands on the emotionally potent songwriting and effervescent sound that Jepsen has showcased on past work teaming up with longtime collaborators like Tavish Crowe and Rostam Batmanglij (who helmed production on The Loneliest Time’s acclaimed lead single “Western Wind” which Jepsen debuted at Coachella 2022), as well as producers like Bullion, Captain Cuts, John Hill, Kyle Shearer, and Alex Hope.

Photo credit: Meredith Jenks

www.carlyraemusic.com

Contact for Carly Rae Jepsen:

Christine Wolff

Interscope Records

Christine.wolff@umusic.com

Top Four Reasons To Use SMM Tools For Promoting The Auto Business

Social media marketing is a powerful and important system for promoting goods and services on the modern market. No wonder knowledgeable businessmen say: “If in the 21st century your business does not have an account on social networks, then it does not exist.” Social networks for business can do many sorts of different functions, but the fact that they are useful is a fact. What to do with the auto sphere? After all, this type of business has special conditions. The cycle of making a purchase decision from the target audience is quite long. Do social networks need to be used for the auto business? We’ll figure it out!

Image

Social networks are primarily about visuals, and high-quality visuals are a great step towards direct sale! This applies to the absolute majority of businesses, including the auto business. If a customer sees a cool result, a desire to buy arises in him. Therefore, the demonstration of machines in a certain concept is an opportunity to create or maintain the image of the company.

You can create an image not only through the demonstration of goods but also services, such as tuning or ppf for car. Each promotion strategy is individual it depends on what makes your business unique, depending on your capabilities and your tasks. Highlight the specific advantages of the promoted service for your audience. So, for example, the obvious advantage of painting a car is the long-term preservation of a presentable appearance, aesthetics, and safety. It is quite easy to highlight the advantages in the car repair business because this is a critically needed service. Literally, every car owner needs constant optimization of his car.

Advertising and special tools

Social networks are a platform for communication, which means that there are a lot of people here, and in one way or another, there are representatives of your target audience. Many social networks provide a wide range of advertising opportunities for business owners. This means that you can not just spontaneously attract users but also interact with specific segments of the target audience. This is a very important plus for those who own a business with a long cycle of making a purchase decision.

Expertise

In social networks, a brand can easily act as an expert in its niche. This is another way to gain the trust of consumers and increase the level of reputation among competitors.

As research in the expert field shows, marketers underestimate the work of creating guides for customers, especially in the B2B segment. Many buyers note the importance and necessity of such articles, also noting the positive impact on the attitude to the brand.

Reputation management

Having your own “voice” is very important for business. Someone has a director or an ambassador, someone has their own media, but it’s still much easier and more effective to represent their business using a social network. Your customers are already talking about you, even if you don’t answer them. Manage your brand reviews, encourage the positive ones and don’t ignore the negative ones before they escalate into a global problem.

Do you feel that you have haters who lie about you? Share your point of view, calmly and professionally. Is someone praising the brand? Don’t forget to say “Thank you”.

This is not all the functionality of social networks as a marketing tool, this world is limitless! Learn it competently, learn from the mistakes of others and grow! We hope we managed to convince you that the automotive business, like any other business, simply needs social networks!