• ‘Profound Introspective Thinking’ – Album Review: Lorde – Solar Power

    Lorde's new Studio album ‘Solar Power’, in the short time it's been available for public consumption, has already received critical acclaim. But Lorde has slightly challenged expectations. Rhianna Greensmith shares her thoughts......
  • Interview: Suns Up

    Gemma Cockrell caught up with Sussex based indie band Suns Up in the lead up to the release of their new EP ‘Whatever Happened, It’s Alright Now’....
  • Should Artists Explain The Meaning Behind Their Lyrics?

    Every song has a story to tell. Whilst that story might not be particularly profound or philosophical in any way, the lyrics of a song can tell its listeners about the experiences of its songwriter, or the circumstances of its creation – for example, the emotional rollercoaster behind the...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: 70s Rock

    As part of our 'Impact's Music Essentials' series, Christina talks us through her top ten picks from the 70s rock genre....
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Modern Pop Punk

    Impact’s new series ‘Impact’s Music Essentials’ will introduce our readers to ten songs from a particular genre, in order to provide a starting place for those who are unfamiliar with the genre but would like to broaden their musical horizons. In the first instalment of the series, Gemma Cockrell...
  • Interview: Little Thief

    On the day of the release of their new single Freak, Gemma Cockrell caught up Charlie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald, vocalist of Bristol-based rock band Little Thief, to talk about the origins of the band, their musical inspirations, and their plans for the future, including their upcoming debut album 'Under The...
  • 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums Of The Year’ Revealed

    Rhianna Greensmith takes a look at five of the hopeful nominations for this year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’....