• Love for the Live Lounge 

    Kayla Sibanda The infamous ‘Live Lounge’ returned to the radio waves at the end of last year with an array of covers and acoustic renditions of popular tunes from artists of the moment. Kayla Sibanda delves deep into the success of the top covers from across the years and...
  • How to be a genius – owning your craft might be easier than you think

    Summer Revely Ever wanted to know how to be a genius in your field? Or do you just want to know how to get the best out of your working hours? Summer Revely’s article might just be the answer… It’s no secret that when you ‘get in the zone’...
  • IndieSoc – Society Spotlight

    Do you wish tickets to various bars and clubs were cheaper? Do you wish, once in these venues, you could have discounted drinks? Do you like music? (I hope so) If the answer to all these are yes, then the newly formed Indie Music Society is beckoning to you. IndieSoc...
  • 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....
  • 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...
  • Can Music Help Reduce Depression In Care Home Residents With Dementia?

    The University of Nottingham is currently representing the UK in the international-scale study with MIDDEL (Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression for Elderly Care), researching the impacts of music intervention for care home residents with mental conditions like dementia and depression....