Music

Women have, unsurprisingly for a demographic that accounts for more than half the world’s population, contributed some sizeable amount to our musical cultural cache. But when lists of the greatest artists to ever live posited, or even figureheads of vast swathes of genres we use to divide them named…...

For most students, the day will come when it’s finally time to make the move into your first (shared) house. Your very own little kingdom, nestled nicely in a student neighbourhood, just like our lovely Lenton. And so, with this newfound freedom and space of your own, you’ll probably...

On the 8th of February 2015 music’s biggest stars flocked to Los Angeles for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, and, as expected, their red carpet attire definitely didn’t disappoint. Whether absolutely fabulous or just plain freaky, Impact Style takes a look at the best and the worst looks worn...

Everyone knows fashion and music go hand in hand: models in music videos, singers as designer darlings. Impact takes a look at some of the most stylish music videos to date. Duran Duran- Girl Panic! If any music video screams “style” its this one. It doesn’t only feature model legends like...

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...

Illmatic (1994) is an album that needs no introduction for anyone even mildly acquainted with the world of hip hop. The debut LP from New York native Nasir “Nas” Jones, the record is a raw account of life in Queens, told through a perfect blend of poetic lyrics and experimental beats....

Impact meets Nell Bryden, the native New Yorker who has embarked on a fascinating career. From professional highs, such as Cher covering a song and touring with various artists including Jools Holland and Gary Barlow, to the personal heartache of losing her hair and witnessing 9/11, it’s not been...