• The Aesthetic of Vinyl

    Vinyl paints a different sonic landscape than the sleek, infinite scroll of streaming. But which artists belong on a turntable, and which thrive in the digital ether? Does the format truly influence how we appreciate the music? Impact’s Yasmine Medjdoub explores the aesthetic clash between vinyl and streaming....
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: 1950s Rock ‘n Roll And Romantic Reminiscence

    The 1950s were a time of breaking out of post-war depression and breaking into a new age of artistic expression. Sultry blues, rebellious rock 'n roll, and romantic reminiscence defined the music of the 1950s and here are just a few of the highlights, provided by Emily Fletcher....
  • Yes, we KNOW it’s Christmas time right now  

    Now that I’ve grabbed your attention with my dismal attempt at making a pun on one of the most annoying Christmas songs to have ever existed (for a good cause, I remind myself), let’s get started, shall we? Christmas music – yay or nay? Admittedly, when you’re still reeling...
  • Comment: What is a true artist?

    If asked to list my top five vocalists, I’d have to say Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Myles Kennedy. I’d consider all of them true artists: all were or are unique and bring something special to the songs they sing. But with the exceptions...