Psych Rock Cacophony: An Interview with Knobblehead
First catching my eye whilst browsing Soundcloud, Knobblehead are a new band bursting on to the Oxford music scene. Officially coming together in late October, the self-described 'psych-rock cacophony' has been in the mind of guitarist and songwriter, Rowan Janjuah,
The pursuit of an art form that has no boundaries: Interviewing Alex Pauk
Alex Pauk is a true innovator within the realm of Contemporary Classical Music. Having recently received the Order of Canada for his life’s work, as both a Composer and Conductor of Esprit Orchestra, now in its 35th year, Alex is
Indie Record Labels: Stemming the Tide of Change
The modern music landscape has become a complicated subject since the commercial use of the internet altogether causing major changes and developments for the entire industry. Now over 20 years on, it is fair to say that certain areas of
Bringing Mental Health Into the Spotlight: An Interview with Musician RKZ
Music is a demanding mistress but it is a platform that provides artists with a clear and influential voice. In a modern age where issues like mental health are still stigmatized and under-valued: what role can musicians play in raising
Originality In the Age Of the Remix
What is originality anymore? Originality is a tricky concept. Somehow it’s essential to be taken seriously as an artist, but more art and music are being produced at a faster rate than ever before, and it’s speeding up every day. At
Interview with Chris Kroon, Jammify CEO
Finding it difficult to put a band together, Chris Kroon decided to solve this problem which plagues musicians the world over. He put his technical background to use to create Jammify, a space for musicians to connect and create music together online
The Future of Colombian Music: An Interview with Julian Salazar
Impakter was able to sit down with Julian Salazar, the guitarist of Colombia's Bomba Estéreo for an interview about his music as well as his electronic project, Mitú, with Franklin Tejedor. IN THE PHOTO: JULIAN SALAZAR PERFORMING Some of Julian's work can be found
Ximena Sariñana: Bilingual Musician Extraordinaire
Ximena Sariñana is a Mexican actress, singer, and songwriter, born in Guadalajara, Mexico. A natural-born entertainer, Ximena has been involved in the arts from a young age, and began her acting career at 11 years old in the Mexican telenovela
Erik Johansson: Bringing your Imagination to Life
"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of Pure Imagination." Sincerely yours, the Master of Illusions Hold your breath, Make a wish, Count to three. I could not help but recall Willy Wonka's theme song when I finished interviewing
Music and Broadening Horizons: Mr Flash Talks Vision and Changing Perspectives.
Gilles Bousquet, or as he’s better known, Mr Flash, seems to be very content with the direction his music is taking at the moment. It has been nearly two years since his long-awaited debut album, Sonic Crusader, a brilliantly crafted
Peacefire: An interview with Rocky Dawuni
Rocky Dawuni is well known across Africa and the world for his infectious Afro Roots sound and humanitarian activism. His dedication to spread his message of love, positivity, and empowerment, is expressed through both his uplifting, African grooves and his
Brenton Clarke Little – A Balance of Light and Lines
Brenton Clarke Little is a musician, graphic designer, and an iPhone photographer. His works explore the connection between nature and the urban landscape. His bold graphic design echoes this sentiment as we see the marriage between light, natural elements, and man-made structural