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Listen: Super-Rare Rehearsal Recordings Of The Smiths

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:36:27 +0000

What with Morrissey incapacitated by pneumonia and Johnny Marr rampantly striding the world’s stages as a solo act, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at the very beginning of their respective careers, with this ...

For The Last Time, World, The Smiths Have Split Up

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:20:04 +0000

Internet, I love you, but you’re starting to become irritating on certain topics: The way you encourage people to talk to each other for the first time as if they’ve been bitter enemies for years, for example, or the way you ...

A Covers Tribute: The Smiths’ ‘Queen Is Dead’ Turns 25

MacKenzie Wilson — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:48:35 +0000

Twenty-five years ago this month, Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce issued The Smiths‘ landmark LP, The Queen Is Dead. And to many faithful fans, the 10-song collection is the band’s finest hour; a sonically ...

Five Great Inventive British Guitar Heroes

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:57:47 +0000

Before we start: I just wanted to say that yes, there have been far more than five astonishing British guitarists in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. And we could argue all day about who they are, and whether Jimi Hendrix could ...

Star Tips: How To Write A Hit Song

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:46:09 +0000

In celebration of tomorrow night’s Ivor Novello Awards, the London Evening Standard has been polling UK songwriters and performers for their top tips on writing the perfect pop song. Their answers, while occasionally flippant, do ...

UK Indie Stars Line Up To Appear In New Film

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:45:37 +0000

The strange and grimy world of UK indie rock is finally getting the big screen treatment this year. And by the looks of things, it’s going to be a pretty star-studded affair (within the boundaries of, y’know, UK indie rock ...

Music Roundup: Jessie J Looks to Spread the ‘L.O.V.E.’ on U.S. Debut

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:38:32 +0000

She is inescapable, that Jessie J. And today (April 12), the English pop maven finally brings her UK chart-topping debut, Who You Are, to the States.

Johnny Marr to Prep New Solo Material

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:54:58 +0000

Having spent the last few years working with the likes of Modest Mouse and The Cribs, ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr will soon get back to his own stuff.

Smiths Legend Johnny Marr to Pen Autobiography?

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:48:36 +0000

According to The Daily Telegraph, former Smiths axeman Johnny Marr is mulling over the idea of writing a memoir. Marr recently revealed via Twitter that he’s been “offered book deal” and it’s “a serious ...

The House of Commons Pokes Fun at David Cameron’s Smiths ‘Ban’

MacKenzie Wilson — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:12:24 +0000

Since taking office earlier this year, British Prime Minister David Cameron can’t catch a break for professing his love for the UK’s beloved indie rock outfit, The Smiths.