• Playlist: Chill

    Feeling stressed and need a moment to wind down? This playlist has a mix of the old and new, RnB, Soul and pop, so just lay down, take a deep breath, and press play… Natasha Manohar Featured image courtesy of ‘sana04’ via Flickr. Image use license here. Follow @ImpactMagazine...
  • Live Review: The Specials, Rock City (19/10/2016)

    Though a mere shadow of their original line up, The Specials returned once more to the UK as part of a lengthy, much sold-out tour. Their set at Nottingham’s Rock City proved that the 2 Tone and Ska revival band are still much adored, loved and relevant. Despite only...
  • Playlist: Black History Month

    Yeah, that Kent Union thing was kinda awkward innit. If you’re lost for some exceptional musicians of Afro-Carribean descent then as always, we have a playlist for that. With Black History Month coming to a close and the realisation that the world is in a very bleak place we thought...
  • Carnival and the Caribbean

    One of the most famous parties in the world is of course Carnival. Although this festival may conjure up ideas of erotic spectacles of naked women covered in paint and roaming the streets, in reality Carnival is one of the most culturally significant celebrations for many countries, and a...