What do you think of when asked to pick the best Eurovision songs ever? Are you thinking simple and classic, like Cliff’s ‘Congratulations’ or Sandi Shaw’s ‘Puppet on a String’? Or did you immediately think Ukraine’s 2007 contribution, Verka Serduchka, a performance that featured everything you’ve come to expect from a Eurovision entry – a […]

It’s that time of year again, when no sooner have we put away our flip flops and barbecues, then advent calendars start appearing in the shops and the dreaded C-word starts making an appearance. You can’t walk into a shop without hearing Mariah Carey warbling out of the speakers as those trusty Christmas hits kick […]

When you start a band, one of the biggest challenges is choosing a name; you want something that makes you stand out and that people will remember, something that sums you up as a band but hasn’t been used before. Bands such as The Beatles, The Stones, Oasis, Nirvana; Queen, The Clash, The Doors, U2 […]

It was one of the most anticipated music reunions of all time; Oasis Live ’25 has been one of the bucket list tours for multi-generational fans. From nostalgia heads that were the original ‘mad for it’ fans to those that never thought they’d see the day the Gallagher brothers would perform together again. Seeing your […]

If you’re into live music, then festivals are a great way of seeing lots of different types; whether it’s your favourite band or a genre you’ve never listened to before, there’s something about the atmosphere at a festival, the shared experience, that makes the music sound better. It’s also no secret that listening to music […]

At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve had look at the UK’s top 10 best-selling albums of all time and it’s safe to say you have some pretty good taste! So take a look, give them a listen and let us know which of these you already have in your collection… 10. Queen – Greatest Hits II […]

With all the Glasto coverage at the moment, and only a few weeks until the Oasis tour kicks off (maybe literally), you’ll be forgiven for feeling a bit of FOMO, especially once the weather picks up. There’s nothing like being outside, watching the sun set while you listen to your favourite band with your friends, […]

We all know that listening to music is a positive thing; whether we’re dancing, singing, exercising or relaxing, music can have a real effect on our mood. It affects everyone differently, but we all have certain music that cheers us up, motivates us, or even makes us feel sad; you might meditate to calming classical […]

We’ve got rid of the tree, finished off the mince pies and stopped having chocolate for breakfast, so what next? Even the most cold-hearted among us can’t have helped noticing the appearance of all things heart-shaped in the shops, which means only one thing – it’s nearly Valentine’s Day. Romance means different things to different […]

So, you’re getting married, congratulations! You’ve got the dress, paid for the venue, decided who’s going to sit where and sorted the vegans from the carnivores; now it’s time to plan the fun stuff. The first dance is a tradition that dates back to ancient civilisations when couples would dance together to honour the gods […]