• Interview: modernlove.

    modernlove. are an upcoming Irish pop band, who have recently toured America for the first time and released their third EP ‘Nightlife’.  They will embark on another tour of the US in August, followed by UK dates in October. Impact’s Benedict Watson speaks to modernlove.'s Danny and Barry on...
  • George Lucas: Grand Master Jedi of Lucasfilm

    Thomas Martin ‘Having a new home within the Disney organisation, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come,’ said George Lucas after his Lucasfilm was acquired by Disney for $4.05 billion ($1.855bn in stocks) on October the 30th, 2012. This sale was the culmination...
  • Quentin Tarantino’s Last Hurrah

    Ayman Ahmer “All right ramblers, let’s get rambling!” It’s time to give Quentin Tarantino the kudos he well and truly deserves. In light of the master director’s tenth and final film, Impact’s Ayman Ahmer reflects on an illustrious career in Hollywood. The closing chapter of the Tarantino universe is...
  • Could AI have an influence on the music industry?

    In recent months, AI generated tracks have become increasingly popular, prompting action from music publishers such as UMG. How far might this go? Impact's Loretta Omoruanzoje explores....
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Tamino

    Perhaps obscure, but definitely special. Tamino is setting precedents, fusing Arabic musical traditions with Western pop, rock, and indie vibes. Impact’s Ella Pilson compiles 10 songs perfect for new listeners....
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    April Book of the Month – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    Alicia Lacey The debut novel Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus has taken the literary fiction world by storm- a witty, charismatic and emotional story of protagonist Elizabeth Zott navigating her way through the misogynistic 1960s.  An incredible introduction to the writing of copywriter Bonnie Garmus, this book is...
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    Impact’s Music Essentials: ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ 50th Anniversary

    Ellie-Mae Davies Elton John’s masterpiece album ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ is turning 50 this year in October. Originally recorded in May 1973, the album saw major success and has since sold 20 million copies worldwide and stayed at number one in the Billboard album charts for eight consecutive weeks. Co-written by...