• Album Review: Calvin Harris – Motion

    Last week, Calvin Harris released his fourth studio album ‘Motion’ and, although not a ground breaking new sound, it’s likely that this will knock Taylor Swift off the top spot in the album charts next Sunday. The album focuses on Harris’ trademark ‘club music’ sound and it’s clear many of...
  • Album Review: Taylor Swift – 1989

    Following worldwide hits such as ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ and ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, Taylor Swift has slowly been moving in a more pop-oriented direction, headed mainly by Swedish producer Max Martin. 1989, however, is the first time Taylor has placed the whole genre under...
  • Album Review: The Shivas – You Know What To Do

    Portland-based group The Shivas continue their energetic  60’s sounds with their fourth release, You Know What To Do. Every album that you hear about will have been produced with the aid of a computer; however, You Know What To Do takes a step back and was put together without...
  • Playlist: Make Bonfire Night Go Out With a Bang

    Whilst it’s easy to get wrapped in the commercial side of Bonfire Night, there still remains a more serious message. Guy Fawkes and his gang attempted a terrorist plot. IMPACT looked at some slightly less dangerous protests; politically rebellious songs to match the riotous occasion.  The Tom Robinson Band – ‘Power...
  • Album Review: Damien Rice – My Favourite Faded Fantasy

    After eight years Damien Rice is back with third album My Favourite Faded Fantasy. Still a hopeless romantic in turmoil, he brings out a musically rich album with typical Damien Rice traits and a few more surprises. After such a wait, Rice hasn’t lost his touch and doesn’t disappoint....
  • Album Review: Ella Henderson- Chapter One

    Ella Henderson could be proof that the X Factor does bring forward musicians of pure talent. Though only finishing sixth on the show in 2012, obvious care has been put into her debut album, which managed, impressively, to reach the top of the UK Albums Chart. Producing credits include...
  • Live Review: Clean Bandit

    Following the June release of their debut album ‘New Eyes’, Clean Bandit’s 2014 UK Tour finally hit Nottingham with their sold out gig at Rock City. There was never any doubt that the band responsible for this year’s fastest selling single, ‘Rather Be’ would  pull off a great set, yet even...