• Interview: The Wombats

    With their fifth album ‘Fix Yourself, Not The World’ being released just after the new year, Gemma Cockrell spoke to drummer Dan Haggis from The Wombats about the process of recording the album, their unexpected TikTok fame, and their touring plans for the coming year....
  • Impact’s Music Editor’s Spotify Wrapped 2021

    Since the Entertainment section are doing a ‘That’s A Wrap’ themed week this week, what better to talk about than Spotify Wrapped? Impact’s Music Editor Gemma Cockrell goes through her picks for the year according to everyone’s favourite streaming service (sorry, Apple Music)....
  • Interview: Bad Manners

    Performing since the 70s, Bad Manners rapidly became one of the biggest names in Ska history. Buster Bloodvessel, the band’s iconic frontman, is renowned for his outlandish antics, including mooning the Pope on television. During their tour, which features a Rock City gig this December, Buster took the time...
  • Interview: Echo & The Bunnymen

    Echo & The Bunnymen have been making their distinct mark on the music scene for decades, as their sound has drifted from rock, to psychedelic to the eerie and raw. Look no further than iconic tracks such as The Killing Moon to see why the band has acquired such...
  • Interview: Michael Aldag

    We all know his voice from TikTok, and his raw and beautifully unique songs bring a whole new level to Michael Aldag. After releasing his brand new track Ghosted, Izzy Hunter sat down with the singer and songwriter after a live session on the University of Nottingham campus to...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Musicals

    Emily Campbell picks her top ten songs that appear in musicals for Impact's Music Essentials series....
  • Coldplay’s Eco-Friendly Tour: What Is It And What Does It Mean For Touring In The Future?

    In a world that desperately needs radical climate action, Coldplay are redefining the rulebook with a tour driven by reduced impact on the environment. Alex Duke assesses how it’s going to be done, and whether other bands will follow suit....