Casino Night Songs
This is defined by its easy listening qualities, and while the night-time experience may want to create a party atmosphere in the casino through upbeat music, during the day some people many people may want to have something more relaxing while they are casually gambling in the casino, or walking through the hotel in order to find the pool. Casino parties recreate a gambling environment where guests can play with “funny money” that can be exchanged for prizes at the end of the night. The number of guests will dictate the number of tables, chairs, slot machines and materials you’ll need to make the event a success.
Have you ever found yourself walking through a Vegas casino and all of a sudden you stop and say, that’s my song! Trust me — I felt the same way when I heard one of my favorite electro artists inside The Cromwell (it was Blood Orange, by the way).
Unlike your neighborhood drugstore that plays the saddest love songs ever, Vegas hotels and casinos find a way to keep everything upbeat. As much as we all love Eric Carmen’s ballad, “All By Myself,” that’s not exactly the best mood setter when you’re walking into a resort, right? It should be about a lively guest experience.
So how do hotels on the Strip go about choosing their music, anyway? We did a little digging and discovered a few fun facts about these “silent” DJs who control the tunes.
Wait, is that Rose McGowan or her hip lil’ sis controlling the tunes? Anyway, we’d love this as our side gig.
It’s really no accident. Yep, all those great tunes you hear are handpicked by those who work for the hotel. Palms hotel President and CEO Todd Greenberg personally selects much of the playlist that guests hear throughout the casino. So if you ever remember hearing a super eclectic mix, thank Mr. Greenberg for his taste in music. Songs range from Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made For Walking” and Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” to TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Beastie Boys’ “Sabotoge.”
“Many great movies have been enhanced by fantastic soundtracks, and I try to emulate that process for our guests to help maximize their casino experience,” Greenberg explained. “I want the music to be fun, interesting and accessible to everyone. It brings me great joy when I overhear a guest who is excited hearing a forgotten favorite song.”
It’s all about the balance. Similar to the Palms, the folks at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegasexplore all genres. The Cosmopolitan keeps the vibe alive by playing both cutting edge and familiar music, but not so much Top 40. According to the hotel’s rep, The Cosmopolitan likes to expose guests to new music from emerging, up-and-coming artists, all while letting them enjoy all the iconic classics.
Iconic classics include music from The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, David Bowie and The Cars. Music from up-and-coming artists ranges from Miike Snow and Allen Stone to Foals, Halsey and James Bay. The resort’s goal is to have a song list from different decades that blends well together, all while sounding both modern and timeless.
If you’ve ever been to a concert at the Hard Rock Hotel, then you know this place knows how to party. They host a great mix of mainstream and indie artists, and their casino music reflects that as well.
“No matter what, we keep the place rockin’,” said John Moss, Hard Rock hotel’s senior engineer. “We have one of the largest commercial music servers available, offering more music than a guest can hear in one stay.”
And it’s not just one genre — the Hard Rock offers a wide variety to meet the needs of guests. “Our music playlists are selected in many ways, whether it’s customized to honor bands in upcoming live shows at The Joint, or to show tribute to passing music legends like David Bowie, our goal is to give the guests a memorable listening experience.”
Yes! She’s really feelin’ the vibe. This should be the every Vegas casino’s goal when you walk in.
Work for marketing. Seriously, one of the perks of sitting at those long boardroom tables is picking out the jams. You’re basically a DJ, and that’s pretty sweet. If you ever caught yourself dancing in the check-in line at The LINQ or The Cromwell, thank the brand marketing team. The Cromwell plays more deep house and electro, while The LINQ has more of an open format. The folks at The LINQ will be switching out the playlist soon, but that’s what keeps things exciting.
The brand marketing team at SLS also hand selects the music. It changes throughout the day, so during earlier hours you’ll hear top hits from several decades. During evening hours and the weekend, you’ll hear Top 40, as well as pop and dance music.
Now that we’ve got that covered, we decided to include our dream playlist for Vegas casino music. (Keep in mind these aren’t all Vegas-related, but will get you in the groove. If you want to see our favorite Vegas music videos, we have that for you.) Feel free to add yours too. Happy listening!
- The Killers, “Shot At The Night”
- JMSN, “‘Bout It”
- Little Dragon, “Ritual Union”
- Chromeo, “Fancy Footwork”
- Lenny Kravitz, “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
- Miike Snow, “Black & Blue”
- Frank Sinatra, “Luck Be A Lady”
- Elvis, “Viva Las Vegas”
- MC Hammer, “Too Legit To Quit”
- Beastie Boys, “Fight For Your Right”
- Tone-Loc, “Funky Cold Medina”
- Santigold, “L.E.S. Artistes”
- Odesza, “Say My Name”
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Slingshot Dakota are releasing their new album, Heavy Banding, toward the end of the month. They shared lead single “Louder” for it a few weeks ago, and today the Pennsylvania duo are putting out another new song, “Casino Night.”
It’s a heavy-sounding track, each instrument buried underneath a bed of ever-present keys, but Carly Comando’s voice comes through clear when it counts: “What happened to your heart that made you want to take mine?/ What happened to your life that made you want to leave mine?” she sings, wallowing deep in the irreparable damage a friendship can leave behind.
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“The song is about that heartbreaking situation where you you love someone so much and respect them for the experience and the growth that they’ve given you but, you’ve kind of hit like an end point. At least for now.,” Comando said in an interview with DuJour.
Listen to the track, alongside a music video, below.
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TOUR DATES:
05/30 Philadelphia, PA @ Everybody Hits
05/31 Bethlehem, PA @ National Sokols
06/01 Middletown, CT @ MAC 650
06/02 Allston, MA @ Great Scott
06/04 Portland, ME @ Sun Tiki Studios
06/05 Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
06/06 Toronto, ON @ The Baby G
06/07 Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
06/08 Detroit, MI @ PJ’s Lager House
06/09 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
06/11 Omaha, NE @ O’Leavers
06/13 Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
06/14 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Underground
06/16 Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
06/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Hi Hat
06/20 Phoenix, AZ @ Trunk Space
06/22 Houston, TX @ Satellite Bar
06/23 Austin, TX @ Mohawk
06/29 Washington, DC @ Songbyrd Cafe
06/30 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Park Brewery
Casino Night Songs List
Heavy Banding is out 5/24 via Community Records/Specialist Subject Records. Pre-order it here.