• 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....
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    Impact’s Music Essentials: The Weeknd

    In celebration of The Weeknd hitting a world-breaking milestone of 108 million Spotify listeners, Daria Paterek picks her ten favourite (and arguably more underrated) The Weeknd songs for Impact’s Music Essentials. ...
  • The Weeknd: In Review

    5 Diamond-Certified tracks. Ninety-eight million monthy Spotify listens. Longest running song in the US Chart history. Abel Tesfaye's rise from homelessness to superstardom is an achievement explained through the combination of visionary artistry and God-given talent. On his most recent album, 'Dawn FM', The Weeknd embraces feelings of pride...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Female R&B

    Urmi Pandit Contemporary, female-led R&B music promotes empowerment, confidence and femininity. This is achieved through the messages of self-love and self-worth championed by certain talented women who dominate the genre. There have been many influential female R&B artists over the years who have created recognisable, popular anthems that I’m...
  • “Out of This World” – Album Review: Doja Cat – Planet Her

    Rose reviews Doja Cat's new album 'Planet Her' ...
  • Film Review: Uncut Gems

    In 2012, jeweller and philandering gambling addict Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) attempts to auction off a rare black opal whilst trying to evade loan sharks, recoup losses, and forestall the disintegration of his marriage....
  • Album Watch: Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and more

    A lot of music comes out weekly, so over here at Impact we have given everything a listen so you don’t have to. Here are our top picks out of some of the recently released albums. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic While I’m sure this album was more of a...