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Every song has a story to tell. Whilst that story might not be particularly profound or philosophical in any way, the lyrics of a song can tell its listeners about the experiences of its songwriter, or the circumstances of its creation – for example, the emotional rollercoaster behind the...
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As part of our 'Impact's Music Essentials' series, Christina talks us through her top ten picks from the 70s rock genre....
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Impact’s new series ‘Impact’s Music Essentials’ will introduce our readers to ten songs from a particular genre, in order to provide a starting place for those who are unfamiliar with the genre but would like to broaden their musical horizons. In the first instalment of the series, Gemma Cockrell...
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Taylor Swift rose, fell, and then rose again. She went from a loved teenage country singer to the most hated woman in the music industry. However, after reinventing herself, she is now more popular than ever. Amrit Virdi discusses the trajectory of her career so far, and what the...
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Major record labels receive regular criticism for being massively for profit and less for musicians. In today’s music climate, is it better to remain an independent artist rather than sign to a major record label?...
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Having worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and most recently Clairo, Jack Antonoff has produced some very successful albums with female artists. But what is it exactly that makes him such a great and sought-after producer? ...
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Rhianna Greensmith reflects on the short-form video-sharing app TikTok's influence on the music industry....