James Noble

Troye Sivan is a name that is likely to become very well known in 2016, and having played his album – Blue Neighbourhood – on repeat since its December release, it’s easy to understand why. Sivan’s newest selection of tracks, which range from dreamy to melancholic, upbeat to pensive, are sure...

With years of experience on the Leeds hardcore circuit, features on BBC Introducing, and endorsements from Musical Mathematics, Classically Handsome Brutes’ reputation has been built on their riotous live sets, determination and constant experimentation. On the back of securing a support slot for Heck (formerly Baby Godzilla) this November, the...

We asked the contributors of IMPACT to name their favourite songs of the year, which we believe will be valuable additions to any “Best of 2015” playlists you’re planning to compile. Including Kendrick Lamar and Bring Me The Horizon, read on for just a few of our most played tracks from...

The best things come to those who arrive early to gigs. Unfortunately, I was not, and never will be, one of those people. But the first 90 folks who trundled into Rescue Rooms to watch Shura were lucky enough to receive a shiny free vinyl. This personal disappointment was...

Madchester’s baggy Happy Mondays celebrated the 25th anniversary of their best known album – Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Belly Aches – at Rock City on the 26th of November, packing out the large venue with raucous fans, and proving that, despite their previous comeback failures, they haven’t worn themselves out...

This December 1st, as with every December 1st since 2009, welcomed a new LP from Essex’s finest alternative folkie Beans on Toast. On his current tour, promoting this latest release, Rolling Up That Hill, we caught up with Jay for a chat about rowdy live performances, his job as a bin man,...

It has been a stunning year for Courtney Barnett. Her debut LP – Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit – was released in March to rave reviews, and it has been frequently featured around the top of many publication’s lists of the best albums of 2015. She’s sold out venues...