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 […]

We’re all amazing singers, that goes without saying; our car/shower concerts are up there with the best and it’s only a matter of time before we get snapped up and offered a massive record deal. The only problem is that some of those lyrics can be a bit tricky to hear; so it’s only right […]

The music business can be so fickle; one minute you’re the best thing since sliced bread, the next the spotlight has moved onto someone new and you’re not even recognised in the street anymore. There are so many ways to discover new music, and be discovered as a new musician, so in a saturated industry […]

Often, when we picture the classic rock star the image we have is of a man; Mick Jagger, for example, or Elvis. Women in music are often thought of in relation to men, either with a more secondary/supportive role, or even in a negative way; Yoko Ono is still blamed for the Beatles break-up, and […]

The journey to being a music legend isn’t always plain sailing; there are lots of emotions and creative energy involved, not to mention the egos. Add to that the gruelling tours and the pressure to stay at the top – the opportunities to clash are endless, and music feuds are as much a part of […]

Often when you think of having piano lessons as a child you think of picking out Hot Cross Buns with one finger, and being forced to practice when all you wanted to do was play outside with your friends. Fast forward to adulthood and we have pianos everywhere; whether we’re seeing them on The Piano […]