The word “jukebox” originates from 1940s America. It likely comes from the phrase “juke joint”, meaning rowdy or disorderly. People would refer to pla … Read More
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90s Euro Dance
Despite seeming like a relatively recent period of time, the 1990s are now considered retro. This decade saw the rise of European dance music. The ele … Read More
The Old Grey Whistle Test
The Old Grey Whistle Test was a music show broadcast on UK television from 1971 to 1988. Despite not being as big as Top Of The Pops it is still looke … Read More
Early Models
The origins of jukeboxes can be traced back to coin-operated music machines and pianos of the 19th century. Automated pianos were able to play without … Read More
Use In Pubs
Jukeboxes are not just a fun novelty item. They are also a useful commercial product that helps business owners attain extra profits. In the UK jukebo … Read More
The Best UK Music Bands in 2019
Listening to music is a passive activity that you do while relaxing or even when doing a certain job. There are several creators of music some of which do it as individual projects while others are in groups known as … Read More
Top Of The Pops
Tops Of The Pops is a British music show where bands and singers perform in front of an audience. It is a chance to showcase the chart-topping songs o … Read More
Video Games
Videos games often feature retro songs in their soundtracks. These games are usually set in the past at a point when iconic tracks were first released … Read More