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    Interview: Holiday Ghosts

    Brighton-based indie-rock quartet Holiday Ghosts are to set off on their UK tour during April, following the release of their latest single Favourite Freak. Impact’s Natalie Howarth got the chance to talk to Sam Stacpoole and Kat Rackin of the band, who were originally a musical duo before the...
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    Splendour Festival 2023: A Short Guide to Nottingham’s Beloved Family Festival

    Splendour Festival 2023 celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, boasting an astonishing line-up of well-loved artists taking to their stages once again. Hosted in the magnificent Wollaton Park, to the west of the city, the festival sells itself, with a weekend full of live music and activities, but just...
  • Tribute band Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

    Interview: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

     Ellie-Mae Davies Impact’s Ellie-Mae Davies had the opportunity to chat to Alan Cosgrove (Cos), founder member and drummer of Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. They discussed the band’s history, why they chose Fleetwood Mac and tour life. Rumours of Fleetwood are a popular tribute band who...
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    Interview: DMA’S Johnny Took On Their New Album ‘How Many Dreams?’

    On the 31st of March, the sensational, genre-defying three-piece band DMA'S released their new record ‘How Many Dreams?’. The album is rightfully a project that they “couldn’t be more proud of” and it showcases the remarkable diversity of DMA’S sound. Impact’s Lottie Murray chats to Johnny Took about the...
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    Impact’s Music Essentials: Lana Del Rey

    Just last month Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album titled – ‘Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Boulevard’. With such a large body of music it can be difficult to know where to start when first introduced to an artist. Impact’s Loretta Omoruanzoje has compiled...
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    Interview: Opus Kink

    Brighton sextet Opus Kink caught up with Impact’s Izzy Morris ahead of their appearance at Dot to Dot festival right here in Nottingham on May 28th. They discussed influences, Nottingham memories and the year to come....
  • Interview: Ward Thomas on Their New Album ‘Music in the Madness’ and the Power of Music to Unite People and Provide Us with Hope in Turbulent Times

    Impact’s music editor Emily Campbell spoke to Catherine of sister country duo, Ward Thomas about their recently released fifth studio album ‘Music in the Madness’, starting out as one of the first UK country acts and the current climate of the music industry. ...