Rescue Rooms

Many great musical experiences are characterised by their innovation. Experiencing something truly different for the first time can be awe-inspiring. Most people fall in love with a piece of art because of its presentation of something different. The reason you loved your first album so much was because it was...

Stockport’s rising Blossoms, who supported The Courteeners at Heaton Park in July (alongside Peace and Bipolar Sunshine) have termed their own unique sub-genre ‘Ethereal Nostalgic Sonance’. It does sound painfully pretentious but their tunes are trippy, chilled and dreamy, with indie-pop vibes softening the psychedelic mystique. The band, who started...

For someone who hadn’t been to a Louisa Allen, or Foxes, concert, or even been a big Foxes fan previously, the Southampton born star’s night at Rescue Rooms was more than enough to convert me, and I’m sure quite a few others, to her self-described “experimental pop” sound. Supported...

Wheatus played Rescue Rooms on Monday on the anniversary tour of their eponymous album that included the huge hit ‘Teenage Dirtbag’; I bet that makes you feel old! Well if it does then don’t worry, so are they. There was a distinct feeling among the crowd as Brendan B....

IMPACT is proud to bring you our very own monthly Notts Gig Guide. With so much great live music around, we’re here to modestly recommend the biggest and best from around the city that you should check out over the next month. Friday 2nd – Peace (+ Splashh + Yak) //...

Wolf Alice played to the indie youth of Nottingham and brought the half-way house down.  My expectations going to see NME’s wet dream of 2014 were, to be honest, not that high to begin with. They’re the kind of band that as a music writer and avid fan of...

Over the course of several years, Little Comets have slowly but surely come to be appreciated for what they undoubtedly are – producers of insightful, catchy indie-pop-rock with a flair for storytelling and delivering tight live performances. At Rescue Rooms on the 23rd, the three-piece from Tyne and Wear...