The Latest Breaking News from Smiths

Concert hall’s licence was suspended after two people were killed in a crowd crush in December 2022

From his bonkers nine-pickup Strat to the Les Paul he gifted to Noel Gallagher, The Smiths great has traced his entire career through the prism of his amazing collection of guitars. Why don’t all our guitar heroes do this?

On 7th December at dusk, models strut down the runway for the finale of Chanel's Métiers d’art show, which takes place in the streets of Manchester. The main inspiration: music, which 'pushes to creation,' says Virginie Viard, artistic director of Chanel. Words by Katell Pouliquen, photos by Julien Mignot.

Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you

First single Just a Rainbow is to be released on 5 January, with gigs hinted at for later in the year

With tickets for big-name stars at a premium, it’s a great time to be a tribute act. Artists from ‘Tina Turner’ to the Arctic Numpties take us into their bizarre lives

Rock and indie acts join previously announced headliners including Nile Rodgers and Chic, Sting, and Tom Jones

Comedian Duncan Trussell speaks on the value of transcendent experiences and how he thinks about life after death.

The ARChive of Contemporary Music, which houses more than 90m songs and is supported by names such as Martin Scorsese, is in need of a new home