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WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN FOR ARCHITECTS TO DO A HAPPY SONG?

SAM CARTER IS one of the finest vocalists of his generation. As frontman of Architects, he’s turned “blegh” into a cultural reference, and transformed pain into catharsis for legions of fans. With a No.1 album under his belt and a massive arena tour with Biffy Clyro exposing Architects to new audiences, the sky’s the limit. But how will Sam fare with your questions?

Blackpool or Brighton: which seaside is more overrated, and why?

Jim Richards, Facebook “They are two places that are really close to my heart in a weird way. My nan’s from Burnley so I would go up there as a kid. Brighton is probably overrated. It’s fucking busy. It’s great. But Hove’s better. I’m Hove ’til I die.”

If you could have a real-life Pokémon, which would you have?

“There’s a Pokémon that looks like my dog. [Googles a picture on his

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