• “The Only Thing Missing Was The English Summer And A Glass Of Pimms”- Live Review: Metronomy @ Rough Trade

    Metronomy are an electric music group that was formed in 1999. On 20th February 2022, they performed a memorable show at Rough Trade in Nottingham. Lucy Snow reviews....
  • It’ll Be Alright On The Night: Artists Who Are Better Live Than On Record

    Most artists bring an element of energy or fun to a live show that’s always very welcome, and some of them even change their songs when they play them live to give a little bit of variation. Jake Longhurst shares some bands that he thinks embody the live atmosphere...
  • Should Attending Gigs Require A Vaccine Passport?

    Covid-19 has disrupted all our lives over the last 18 months but now it seems as though life is beginning to return to some normality, despite the virus still lurking in the background. Most ‘normal’ activities are now beginning to be resumed in some capacity with added caution. However,...
  • Society Spotlight – The Mic

    You may be unaware, but Impact is not the only magazine society that UoN has. There is also The Mic, which focuses solely on music. Yes, Impact does already have a music section, but if you just can’t get enough of writing about music and want even more opportunities...
  • The Fortnite Gigging Revolution

    Amrit Virdi Fortnite’s Rift Tour has interwoven the worlds of music and gaming, leading to an innovative live music experience. With artists of all genres welcoming this technological change, Amrit Virdi explores the new world of gamer gigs. As a music fan myself, I was sceptical when Fortnite dived...
  • Interview – Bad Sounds

    Brothers Ewan and Callum of Bad Sounds released their captivating debut album Get Better this summer, demonstrating that a lifetime of making music both together and apart certainly pays off. The exploratory work of the five-piece group belies the blending of Callum’s pop background with Ewan’s work in hip-hop,...
  • The week in gigs: Kate Nash and Wilkinson

    We’re warming back up to our gig-going now that exams are well and truly forgotten. Last week, Nottingham saw visits from Kate Nash and Wilkinson. Here’s what Impact Music thought… Kate Nash (Rescue Rooms, 11/02/17) Kate Nash delivers a performance of style evolution, girl power and straight talking. Gone...