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Interview: Antony Szmierek

Interview: Antony Szmierek

From Fallowfield to Parklife, Antony Szmierek is rewriting what it means to sound like Manchester.
“I’m at the top of my game”: An interview with The Magic Mod

“I’m at the top of my game”: An interview with The Magic Mod

Ben Taylor, professionally known as The Magic Mod, sits down with The Mancunion to discuss his background, and upcoming solo tour
In Conversation with The Murder Capital: “No art is perfect”

In Conversation with The Murder Capital: “No art is perfect”

Gabriel Blake of The Murder Capital sits discusses the creative process behind ‘Blindness’ and gives advice for young creatives
Words on the dancefloor: The Read Room

Words on the dancefloor: The Read Room

Welcome to your new favourite bookclub, where literature meets the dancefloor and connection takes centre stage
An interview with Divorce: Felix Mackenzie-Barrow on driving towards the unknown

An interview with Divorce: Felix Mackenzie-Barrow on driving towards the unknown

Co-vocalist and guitarist of breakout indie band Divorce speaks during the interlude between the release of the band’s new album and the start of their 2025 headline tour
“Music is quite puzzling”: Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and getting ready to tour with The Light

“Music is quite puzzling”: Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and getting ready to tour with The Light

Peter Hook discusses his varied experiences in the Manchester music scene ahead of his April tour
Akoustik Anarkhy’s 25th birthday party: A backbone of the local live scene reaches historic landmark

Akoustik Anarkhy’s 25th birthday party: A backbone of the local live scene reaches historic landmark

YES hosted the 25th anniversary of one of Manchester’s most exciting labels, Akoustik Anarkhy
In conversation with BC Camplight: Peeling the Camplight away from Brian Christinzio

In conversation with BC Camplight: Peeling the Camplight away from Brian Christinzio

Brilliantly bizarre American-Mancunian songwriter BC Camplight sits down to discuss the recording of his next release, going sober and being an American in Manchester
The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo

The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo

The Mancunion spoke to iconic designer Jimmy Choo at the JCA Academy showcase in White City, London, where the event highlighted fashion’s potential to shape a sustainable and inclusive future.
Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington

Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington

Erin Taylor-Thomas, the founder of Beg, Steal & Borrow in Affleck’s Palace has opened a new “younger sister” store in Withington
Portal: M and the revolution of digital fashion

Portal: M and the revolution of digital fashion

At London Fashion Week, Portal: M showcased a virtual fashion exhibition that combined digital and physical realms, allowing guests to design and “shop” for sustainable, inclusive fashion.
Urban farms: The new phenomenon revolutionising Manchester’s food supply

Urban farms: The new phenomenon revolutionising Manchester’s food supply

Urban farming may be the solution in making food more sustainable and affordable. I spoke to an expert in urban farming about this phenomenon
Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community

Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community

We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives
“Animation Can Be Anything”: In conversation with Manchester Animation Festival director Steve Henderson

“Animation Can Be Anything”: In conversation with Manchester Animation Festival director Steve Henderson

Ahead of 2024’s Manchester Animation Festival, I chatted to Festival Director Steven Henderson about the Festival, Student Films, and Wallace and Gromit
Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Free speech, the Fallowfield Redevelopment, and catching the 142: An interview with Duncan Ivison

Fresh after his arrival at the University, President and Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison sits down with the Mancunion for his inaugural interview
“Be consistent” – Kai Dalhouse on the reality of the modelling industry

“Be consistent” – Kai Dalhouse on the reality of the modelling industry

The Mancunion sits down with exciting Manchester modelling talent Kai Dalhouse to discuss all things fashion, from his favourite brands that he’s worked with, to advice for anyone looking to enter the industry
Get to know Oddmuse: Aimee Smale on doing ‘what people aren’t expecting’

Get to know Oddmuse: Aimee Smale on doing ‘what people aren’t expecting’

London-based slow-fashion brand Oddmuse took off over lockdown on TikTok and other social media platforms – I picked founder Aimee’s brain on how to break into the fashion industry and her future vision for Oddmuse
Everything Everything: “I’m just trying to reflect the effect of this system on humanity”

Everything Everything: “I’m just trying to reflect the effect of this system on humanity”

In advance of ‘Mountainhead’, Jonathan from Everything Everything talks to us about Manchester bands, capitalist realism, Stockport, and staying experimental
Preview: Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme arrives at HOME Cinema

Preview: Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme arrives at HOME Cinema

The 20th edition of the JFTFP promises to bring the wonderful, varied world of Japanese cinema to Manchester. We chat with festival director Junko Takekawa as she discusses the unique films on the programme
John Power: “The idea was to make a seminal record”

John Power: “The idea was to make a seminal record”

During his solo tour of the UK, we catch up with John Power to discuss new Cast music, the Liverpool music scene and his relationship with Lee Mavers