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Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi

Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer

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"I wasn’t going to smoke angel dust or rob people, so I thought straight edge was a good antidote." The Beatles, Blondie, New York hardcore and those disgusting CBGBs toilets: an interview with Quicksand's Walter Schreifels

The Quicksand frontman reflects on the transformative power of music

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“They’re the foundation of any real culture. Without them, you don’t get The Smiths, Amy Winehouse or The 1975. You get silence”: New study suggests thousands of young people have given up on music because there’s nowhere to play

The UK has lost 11,000 venues since 2019

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“I find it amazing that people are singing along in such a celebratory way about being involved in a car crash”: We speak to The Smiths’ producer Stephen Street and learn how their most beloved song came to be

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out remains one of The Smiths’ most heartbreaking songs - a near-perfect example of the potency of Marr and Morrissey’s songwriting partnership

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Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest

The Independent UK

As Marmite Morrissey returns, let’s talk about the actual music

When news broke of a new Morrissey single and album last week (both titled Make-Up is a Lie), one thing was assured: it was going to get people talking.

The Conversation

Morrissey returns: Former Smiths frontman announces new solo album

Controversial singer is preparing to release his first album in six years after a number of delays

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“There are people who bought my signature Jaguar because of its reputation – they don't have to be a fan of my music”: Johnny Marr on reinventing the Fender Jaguar (again), the “biggest reunion of all time” and why Nile Rodgers deserves more credit

Marr is one of guitar's most prolific collaborators, having played with The Smiths, The Pretenders, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, The The, and even Hans Zimmer – now, he’s pushing the limits of the Fender Jaguar’s design, all while keeping both eyes firmly on the evolution of the guitar world and…

Guitar World

“Every day, you’d go round the house and Johnny would play some riff sat having a spliff in his jimmy-jams. You’d be like, ‘That’s amazing. What’s that?’”: Mike Joyce remembers the early days of The Smiths

His memoir, The Drums, is out this week

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The five most terrifying songs ever recorded

As plastic skeletons enter the shops, pumpkin spice flavourings spread through coffee houses like Japanese knot-weed and jumpers are dug out of drawers, music fans’ playlists also begin to shift, with “spooky sounds” replacing “sunshine mixes”. And, just as Christmas means endless repeats of Mistletoe Wine and Fairytale of New…

The Conversation

Julia Roberts on why she still listens to The Smiths despite Morrissey controversies

Former Smiths frontman is name-checked in the Hollywood star's new film, 'After the Hunt'

The Independent UK

Morrissey cancels two US gigs because of ‘credible threat’ to his life

The former frontman of The Smiths is currently on a world tour.

Evening Standard

"I am burnt out by any and all connections to Marr, Rourke, Joyce”: Morrissey says he wants to sell his half of the Smiths’ business interests

Singer says he has enough of “malicious associations”

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Morrissey puts his business interests in The Smiths up for sale and takes swipe at ex-bandmates

Musician claimed he was ‘burnt out’ by connections to his former bandmates and ‘must protect myself, especially my health’

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Morrissey announces he is selling all his business interests in The Smiths

In a candid post on his official website, singer Morrissey has announced he is selling all of his business interests in The Smiths.

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“This book truly conveys what it felt like to be a member of the Smiths”: Mike Joyce’s memoir set to be published in November

The Drums will be a “no-holds barred” autobiography, publisher promises

International Business Times UK

The Smiths Morrisey Cancels Concert: Will His Tour Continue?

Morrissey cancelled a concert unexpectedly, causing anger among fans who doubt his reasons amid ongoing touring difficulties.

International Business Times UK

Morrissey Cancels Concert But The Smiths' Fans Aren't Surprised – What's Going On?

Morrissey cancels multiple European tour dates, blaming the music industry for lack of support and claiming 'no label will release our music, no radio will play our music'.

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"At a self-described 'post-punk festival', they've put the guy who defined both punk AND post-punk on a little stage in a car park. Lydon is raging…" PiL, Johnny Marr and Death Cult thrill at 'post-punk festival' Forever Now

The National Bowl at Milton Keynes plays home to an underserved tribe in a celebration of 80s alternative music

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10 brilliant songs that prove Johnny Marr is one of the most influential guitarists of his generation

It's true, just ask Radiohead, Blur, Fontaines D.C., Red Hot Chili Peppers and more...

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Johnny Marr turned down 'eye-watering' sum for The Smiths reunion

Musician Johnny Marr has revealed he turned down an "eye-watering" amount of money to reform The Smiths because "the vibe’s not right".

Louder

"I’m not an idiot." Johnny Marr reveals why he turned down a recent offer of "an eye-watering amount of money" to reform The Smiths

The reunited Oasis might be stadium-bound soon, but don't hold your breath for another iconic Manchester band returning to the stage

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“They didn’t really know about recording. They didn’t know about overdubbing or about song structure or anything”: Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks

We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights…

Guitar World

“I’ve got a friend in a well-known band, and he says Martins have unnecessary bottom-end. My retort was always: ‘Well, you need to learn to play properly’”: Johnny Marr on the magic of his 7-string signature Martin – and his fight with capo addiction

Since he rose to glory in the mid-’80s with The Smiths, Marr has been the king of crystalline chime. Now, he reveals how his new M-7 Martin – complete with octave Gstring – puts that shimmer at your fingertips

The Independent UK

Johnny Marr honoured with huge Record Store Day accolade

The transatlantic accolade follows Sir Elton John who was the inaugural recipient in 2017

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