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Interview: Crystal Fighters

Matthew Staite caught up with Crystal Fighters singer, Sebastian Pringle, after their sold out show at Academy 2

Interview: Death to the Strange

“Music is supposed to be enjoyed and that’s the main thing”

Introducing: Irrelevant

Phoebe Clarke catches up with upcoming producer Irrelevant in light of his dark and emotional debut ‘Little Figurines’.

Interview: Shadow Child

Where did he come from? The shadows…

Interview: Gabby Young and Other Animals

Bianca Boorer talks to Gabby Young about her style of music, clothing and lifestyle

Interview & Live: The Virginmarys

Ruby Hoffman talks with The Virginmarys about their recently released debut album, the importance of live music and the best Travelodge they’ve ever stayed in

Interview: Pokey Lafarge

Jamie Bulman picks Pokey Lafarge’s brain as he picks at Southern fried chicken in the green room of Manchester’s Gorilla.

Career Corner: Olivia Barker

The place where former Manchester students report back from the ‘real world.’ This week, we chat to charity director Olivia Barker.

Interview: Eddi Reader

“Music just happens, like breathing.”

Interview: These New Puritans

These New Puritans talk of the ease of their new direction

Interview: iTCH

Sam Woodgate speaks to iTCH about political activism, touring and The King Blues

Interview: MS MR

Harriet Leitch talks to New Yorkers Lizzy Plapinger (MS) and Max Hershenow (MR) about touring, festivals and humble beginnings

Interview: London Grammar

Niamh Leneghan talks to London Grammar about making it in the industry, touring and their influences

Interview: Mount Kimbie

Patrick Hinton speaks to Mount Kimbie about life on tour, the ubiquity of ‘Made To Stray’ and collaboration with other artists – including the legendary DJ Koze

Interview: Vicky Pryce

Ex-con economist Vicky Pryce tells Sam Dumitriu about her time behind bars and why prison doesn’t work

Interview: Pixies

Tom Ingham talks Kim Deal, bathroom etiquette and the future of the Pixies with iconic guitarist Joey Santiago.

Interview: Naughty Boy

We caught up with upcoming producer Shahid Khan to discuss alter egos, exotic temptations and playing the fame game under the increasingly famous moniker ‘Naughty Boy’.

The Games Interview: Mike Geelan

Damien Trinh speaks to Mike Geelan; a developer at Squad – the guys responsible for Kerbal Space Program, and former UoM student

Mancunion Sport speaks to Phil Vickery

Thomas Dowler meets former England rugby captain Phil Vickery MBE. Competition to win Raging Bull polo shirt inside.

Interview: Bo Burnham

Twenty-three-year-old comedian Bo Burnham speaks to The Mancunion about Vine, fame and why he’s releasing his latest show for free