• Impact’s Music Essentials: 1950s Rock ‘n Roll And Romantic Reminiscence

    The 1950s were a time of breaking out of post-war depression and breaking into a new age of artistic expression. Sultry blues, rebellious rock 'n roll, and romantic reminiscence defined the music of the 1950s and here are just a few of the highlights, provided by Emily Fletcher....
  • Why Are So Many British Boybands Suddenly Deciding To Reunite?

    The return of several British boybands have recently captured the attention of the public once again. Groups such as JLS, The Wanted, McFly and Westlife have returned to music, but why now? It may be that the effect of lockdown have made these bands reminisce the presence of the...
  • Why Has Chris Brown Not Been Cancelled?

    Cancel culture is the internet’s version of shunning someone from society, whether that be on social media or even in person. So what allows for some celebrities to continue to work with other artists or brands whilst others are forced into unemployment? Santhana Kanapathippillai delves into this topic, focusing...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: 90s/00s Pop Punk

    While the genre of pop punk has spanned multiple decades, the late 1990s and early 2000s wave was where the genre first gained widespread popularity. With pop punk making a resurgence that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, now seems like the perfect opportunity to take a...
  • What Is The Best Music To Listen To Whilst Studying?

    We all know that classical music is great for learning - but is that the only genre suitable for studying? Studying while listening to music can have multiple benefits, including increased concentration, improved performance, and better focus. Daria explores the different types of music that can help with studying...
  • Meet Maisie Peters: Pop’s Latest Phenomenon

    This year, Maisie Peters has signed to Ed Sheeran's label and released her debut album, 'You Signed Up For This'. She is a true modern Gen-Z popstar, utilising TikTok to build a dedicated fanbase, also frequently leaking her songs on the platform and communicating with her fans in a...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: 2010s R&B

    R&B is a genre that has always been around, originating in the 40s, yet not many of us consider ourselves avid R&B listeners. Daria Paterek aims to change that with her list of the top 10 R&B songs that debuted in the 2010s....