Review: ‘folklore’ – Taylor Swift
How much have you done in lockdown? If you’re Taylor Swift, you’ve written and released an entire new album, and it might just be her best yet. Rachel Roberts delves headfirst beneath Swift’s sultry...
View ArticleInterview – The Blinders
“There’s a general neglect regarding politics from people in general and it affects everybody.” Impact talks to one of Britain’s most promising bands, The Blinders, about their debut record Columbia,...
View ArticleInterview – Pale Waves
Originally formed in Manchester in 2014, Pale Waves are an indie pop four-piece band now made up of lead singer and guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie, drummer Ciara Doran, guitarist Hugo Silvani and...
View ArticlePreview – Rudimental
One of the biggest household names in mainstream drum and bass/electronic music, four-piece band Rudimental take to Rock City’s infamous stage on Wednesday 17th October. Since they came onto the scene...
View ArticlePreview: Nick Mulvey
On the back of the release of his second solo album, ‘Wake Up Now’, in 2018, Nick Mulvey is set to embark on an 18 date UK wide tour, with 14th October marking his long-awaited return to none other...
View Article5 Albums for Summer
Looking for those grooves to keep you cool all summer? From punk to pop and everything in between, Impact recommends five of the best albums to kick-start your summer listening. Stay Sick! by The...
View ArticleArctic Monkeys – Album Ranking
For many, ranking Arctic Monkeys records is almost like choosing a favourite child. Arguably the closest thing this generation has to the Beatles, the band have constantly renewed their sound with...
View ArticleXXXTENTACION – The Humanity of X’s Album “17”
In the summer of 2017, Floridian rapper XXXTENTACION released his debut commercial album, 17. The album is everything a summer album shouldn’t be: sad, bleak and hopeless. Even taking into account this...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Kasabian: For Crying Out Loud
Inspired by ‘Les-tah’s surprising Premier League title victory in 2016 as well as a return to the band’s typical dulcet tones after the experiment that was 48:13, Pizzorno and co. have created twelve...
View ArticleTribute to the 70s: A review of Awesome Mix Vol. 2
Film soundtracks can be hit or miss at times. Not Guardians of the Galaxy’s. James Gunn revives thirteen tracks from the ’70s, all of equal greatness and all originating from the era of sex, drugs and...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life
Wretch 32’s title for his third album is fitting, to say the least. As opposed to his previous album Black and White, Wretch 32 seems more confident in himself as an artist and the fact that he is able...
View ArticleReview: Frank Ocean – Blonde / Endless / Boys Don’t Cry
The long-awaited second studio album from the legendary Frank Ocean is here at last. It’s been four years since his first masterpiece, but the artist makes up for it with a seventeen-track album –...
View ArticleIf The Beatles Had One More Album In Them
Since their break-up in 1970, the individual members of the Beatles have had mixed solo success. Ultimately, they’ve been disappointing. In the ’60s, they combined to reach UK Number One 17 times, yet...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Chance The Rapper – Coloring Book
“Chancellor The Rapper, please say The Rapper” is back at it again with the dope mixtapes. Chance the Rapper is a Chicago native who has seen an exponential growth in fame and talent ever since...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Kasabian: For Crying Out Loud
Inspired by ‘Les-tah’s surprising Premier League title victory in 2016 as well as a return to the band’s typical dulcet tones after the experiment that was 48:13, Pizzorno and co. have created twelve...
View ArticleTribute to the 70s: A review of Awesome Mix Vol. 2
Film soundtracks can be hit or miss at times. Not Guardians of the Galaxy’s. James Gunn revives thirteen tracks from the ’70s, all of equal greatness and all originating from the era of sex, drugs and...
View Article“Easily the Album of the Year so far!” Album Review: Laura Marling – Semper...
Laura Marling’s sixth album is here – Semper Femina, and it’s easily the album of the year so far.Given that Marling has only fairly recently turned 27, having six albums under the belt is staggering...
View ArticleThe month in albums: January 2017
Exams have rendered us out of action for a good month or so, but that time has now (finally) come to an end (until May). Wonder no more, Impact Music are back with a bang! To kick things off, here’s...
View Article“Excess at its most excessive”: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, 40 Years On
This weekend (the 4th February, to be exact) marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Fleetwood Mac’s bestselling album, Rumours. The Grammy Award-winning album was released in 1977, and marked a...
View ArticleAlbums of the Year: 2016
Often, turbulent times can produce the best art. Needless to say, 2016 has been an excellent year for music… Presenting Impact Music’s favourite albums (and mixtapes) of the past twelve months, as...
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