Music

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? 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? 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...

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...

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....

Having only seen Willie once before, at a short but sweet set at Latitude festival a few years ago, but listening to his music obsessively ever since, I was beyond eager to catch him live again to see the prowess of his latest records first hand. Luke Bower...

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of 2023 and it has great influence over so many elements of popular culture, including the music charts. Impact’s Kira O’Boyle gives us a rundown on the impact TikTok has on the music industry as well as examples of...