• The Blurry Intersection of Arts and Politics: Can You Have One Without the Other?

    Clara Wodny How is art related to politics? Is it true that “all art is political”? What power does art actually have in a political context? What power does politics have in an artistic context? Does an artist really get to choose if their art is seen as ‘political’?...
  • Film and TV Top 10: Christopher Nolan

    Tom Millward With Christopher Nolan recently winning the Best Director award at the Oscars, alongside a general sweep for his work Oppenheimer, it seemed fitting to revisit and rank his previous work. This is the first Top 10 ranking for Entertainment with more retrospective pieces on actors and directors...
  • Are Albums Still Relevant?

    Are albums still relevant? Do musicians prioritise creating viral singles, or is a song’s place in an album still important? Impact’s Yasmine Medjdoub explores....
  • UK’s Biggest Festivals 2024

    Summer may seem a lifetime away, but the days of sitting in a muddy field surrounding by your best mates will come round sooner than you think. There is no doubt that UK festivals do it better than anyone else, we thrive on camping in unpredictable weather and having...
  • Why do we listen to sad music when we’re feeling down?

    Why do we listen to sad music when we’re feeling down? I can guarantee that almost everyone has decided to put on their Sad Spotify Mix when they’re feeling a bit emotional, but why do we opt for sad music? Is it because it’s relatable? So we know we’re...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: The Smiths

    Intelligent? Yes. Irreverent? Perhaps. Iconic? Absolutely. The Smiths were the quintessential British indie-rock band of the 80s, best known for their immaculate guitar riffs and eccentric lyrics. From 1982 to 1987, Morrissey and Johnny Marr formed one of the most prolific musical partnerships seen since Lennon and McCartney. They...
  • The Aesthetic of Vinyl

    Vinyl paints a different sonic landscape than the sleek, infinite scroll of streaming. But which artists belong on a turntable, and which thrive in the digital ether? Does the format truly influence how we appreciate the music? Impact’s Yasmine Medjdoub explores the aesthetic clash between vinyl and streaming....