• An Open Letter to Maroon 5: ‘Cold’ Review, and the Inevitability of Changing Artistry

    Oh, Maroon 5 – it doesn’t usually matter when a band or artist changes – you’ve proved that plenty of times yourselves since your days as Kara’s Flowers – but it does when you move into the blandest, most derivative direction possible, so much so that this ‘change’ is...
  • Album Review: Sampha – Process

    A grief-stricken and beautifully honest debut from one of the most significant musicians in modern pop music. Considering the volume of mesmerising releases he’s put his name to, it’s incredible to think that Process is only Sampha’s debut album. Brimming with potential, the South Londoner first appeared back in...
  • Socumentaries: Hip Hop Society

    Not sure if you want to take the plunge into the dizzying world of the University’s 200+ societies? Don’t know your Blowsoc from your Bladesoc? The Socumentaries team endeavours to sample as many societies as possible so you don’t have to. Nottingham nightlife caters perfectly to my music tastes....
  • Interview: Benjamin Francis Leftwich Part 2

    Read on for Part 2 of Impact‘s interview with singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich… How did you start making music? My dad played the Beatles Nina Simone around the house when I was three years old. At that age you don’t know what it is you like about it. You...
  • FRESHERS PLAYLIST: Homesick

    Suffering from the mid-week blues? Allow yourself a few moments of wistful reminiscing. You’ve entered a new stage of life and it’s important to commemorate the change. What better way to do so than with day three of Impact Music‘s Freshers Playlists: Homesick.  David Bowie – Changes Look out, you...
  • The Extended Interview: Ady Suleiman talks writing and heritage

    Ady Suleiman talks about his upcoming album, his thoughts on ghostwriting and his heritage. In a previous interview, you said you like your music to be yours and you’re not too keen on features apart from when ‘What’s The Score’ happened with Joey Bada$$. Are there any features on...
  • Album Review: DJ Khaled – Major Key

    Billy is back with a brand new album full of anthems simply because they didn’t want him to have any anthems. With some help from some of the biggest names in hip hop, DJ Khaled has created an enjoyable masterpiece with a track list that looks fan made: Kendrick,...