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“Anything good for you hurts first”: An interview with Jehnny Beth

“Anything good for you hurts first”: An interview with Jehnny Beth

Ex-Savages frontperson Jehnny Beth discusses her new record and its influences ahead of her headline show at YES in March
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Interview: Ben Wheatley on Bulk, the pitfalls of storytelling, and Minecraft

Interview: Ben Wheatley on Bulk, the pitfalls of storytelling, and Minecraft

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An interview with the filmmaker ahead of his latest film, Bulk – a strange film that shirks traditional storytelling in many ways
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Interview: Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

Interview: Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

Mogwai frontman Stuart Braithwaite discusses the band’s eleventh studio album ‘The Bad Fire’ and their upcoming tour
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Tim Booth of James: “I’m happy our music still speaks to people”

Tim Booth of James: “I’m happy our music still speaks to people”

James frontman discusses playing live, 5Rhythms dancing, and the band’s future ahead of a huge April arena tour
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“This is what we want to do for the rest of our lives”: An interview with HotWax

“This is what we want to do for the rest of our lives”: An interview with HotWax

The Hastings rock trio discuss their music and touring as they prepare for a run of shows in association with Music Venues Trust
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Interview: Nell Mescal on touring under pressure, her lyrical vulnerability, and ‘The Closest We’ll Get’

Interview: Nell Mescal on touring under pressure, her lyrical vulnerability, and ‘The Closest We’ll Get’

Irish singer-songwriter Nell Mescal speaks on arena shows with HAIM and her recent EP after a staggering year for her career in music
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Steve Henderson talks animation from around the world and the future of the Manchester Animation Festival

Steve Henderson talks animation from around the world and the future of the Manchester Animation Festival

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I talk with Steve Henderson ahead of the 11th run of the Manchester Animation Festival.
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True To Life: An interview with Rob Birch of Stereo MCs

True To Life: An interview with Rob Birch of Stereo MCs

Stereo MCs frontman Rob Birch discusses touring, fatherhood, and connection through live music
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Interview: Cliffords’ Iona Lynch on touring, literature and the Irish music scene

Interview: Cliffords’ Iona Lynch on touring, literature and the Irish music scene

Iona Lynch of Cliffords opens up about her experience in Irish music and discusses her literary influences ahead of the band’s November tour
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Interview: Manchester punk band Hot Milk talk new album ‘Corporation P.O.P’ and their Mancunian roots

Interview: Manchester punk band Hot Milk talk new album ‘Corporation P.O.P’ and their Mancunian roots

Manchester’s Hot Milk return to their roots by discussing the city they originate from and their latest album ‘Corporation P.O.P’
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Interview: Ryland Tews on Hundreds of Beavers, touring, and The Odyssey

Interview: Ryland Tews on Hundreds of Beavers, touring, and The Odyssey

I sat down with the mastermind behind Hundreds of Beavers, Ryland Tews, ahead of his Manchester tour dates to discuss his insane touring film.
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“Diverse, dynamic, and collaborative”: The UMDS of 2025-2026

“Diverse, dynamic, and collaborative”: The UMDS of 2025-2026

The Mancunion sits down with co-presidents Mili and Nitheeshan to talk everything UMDS
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Interview: Hetta Falzon on ‘Freckles’, feeling vulnerable, and finding your voice again

Interview: Hetta Falzon on ‘Freckles’, feeling vulnerable, and finding your voice again

Singer-songwriter and Manchester student Hetta Falzon discusses her musical journey, getting signed and navigating life changes
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“Being in a band is never straightforward”: hard life’s Murray Matravers on music, lawsuits, and ‘onion’

“Being in a band is never straightforward”: hard life’s Murray Matravers on music, lawsuits, and ‘onion’

hard life’s Murray Matravers returns with a new album and opens up on the troubles and triumphs of the past two years
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Interview: Calum Hood on launching a solo career with order, chaos and a hint of boyband charm

Interview: Calum Hood on launching a solo career with order, chaos and a hint of boyband charm

Calum Hood discusses his upcoming solo material, its influences and the differences between being a member of 5 Seconds of Summer and going at it alone
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Chloë Wilson: The Mancunion interview

Chloë Wilson: The Mancunion interview

Rising singer-songwriter Chloë Wilson discusses her influences and plans for the future as well as her experience as a woman in music
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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.
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“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
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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
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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
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