• Why has so much music been removed off of TikTok?

    Universal Music Group’s (UMG) decision to pull its vast library from TikTok sent shockwaves through the social media. But beyond the initial buzz, a critical question emerges: What does this mean for the future of the app and its creators? Join Impact’s Yasmine Medjdoub for an insightful discussion about...
  • Spotify Wrapped 2023

    It’s that time of year again, Spotify Wrapped season. With the 2023 wrap-up having just come out on 29th of November, Impact’s Kira O’Boyle gives a rundown on what stats you can expect from your Wrapped, its new DJ feature and the impact Wrapped has had on social media....
  • Could AI have an influence on the music industry?

    In recent months, AI generated tracks have become increasingly popular, prompting action from music publishers such as UMG. How far might this go? Impact's Loretta Omoruanzoje explores....
  • “Honestly, Nauseating ” – Album Review: Honestly , Nevermind By Drake

    Nine months after the critically panned ‘Certified Lover Boy’, Drake births a surprise album. In desperate need of a shake-up, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ sees Champagne Papi dip his little toes into the genre of house music. Tim Ovenden breaches the murky depths to offer his feelings towards the album. From...
  • Drake Confirms His Sixth Album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Will Be Released Soon

    Drake has announced that his sixth studio album, titled ‘Certified Lover Boy’, will be released this year. Melina Williams tells us everything we know about the album so far....
  • How University Has Impacted Me As a Music Lover

    It’s no secret that one of the most exciting parts of the university experience is all the new people you get to meet. And from the perspective of a music lover, this means new music and ideas about music. When I joined Nottingham, one of the first decisions I...
  • The Rise of Meme Culture in Rap

    In April of this year, Kanye West released the track ‘Lift Yourself’. The lyrics “Poopy-di-scoop / Scoop-diddy-whoop” soon became an internet meme. Kanye, a well-established musician with well over a decade of work up his sleeve, just risked humiliating himself for the sake of a comedic throwaway track. But...