The Smiths
From Factory Records to Oasis: a musical tour of Manchester
A new exhibition on the seminal Manchester label is the start of a musical homage taking in the roots of Joy Division, the Smiths et al
Gavin McOwan
18, Jun, 2021 @6:00 AM
Johnny Rogan obituary
Music biographer whose tenacity and meticulous attention to detail did not always please his subjects
Chris Charlesworth
18, Feb, 2021 @12:46 PM
The Avalanches' teenage obsessions: 'I cried hearing Strawberry Fields Forever'
With the release of their new album this month, the Australian psych-poppers reminisce about BMX bikes, Christian Slater and Morrissey’s potent melancholy
Interview by Rhi Storer
02, Dec, 2020 @7:00 AM
Being invited into my son’s music appreciation group was the best Father’s Day present | Paul Mitchell
We started chatting about deep stuff, things we normally wouldn’t find a way to discuss
Paul Mitchell
05, Sep, 2020 @8:00 PM
Johnny Marr joins Hans Zimmer to score next James Bond film
No Time to Die will be the 25th film in the franchise and Daniel Craig’s final role as 007
Aamna Mohdin
18, Jan, 2020 @1:00 PM
Johnny Marr scotches Smiths reunion rumours: 'Nigel Farage on guitar'
Marr alluded to his political differences with Morrissey, after a fan asked about rumours of a 2020 tour spread by ‘a trusted source’
Laura Snapes
07, Nov, 2019 @12:03 PM
Billy Bragg claims it is 'beyond doubt' that Morrissey is spreading far-right ideas
Bragg also calls out the Killers’ Brandon Flowers for describing the former Smiths frontman as ‘a king’ despite controversies
Laura Snapes
08, Jul, 2019 @4:56 PM
'Oh no, I have the world's most boring name!' The show of artists called Smith
A new exhibition unites artist with a common surname. We sent a Smith of our own along – to see what else Patti, Paul, Bob and Roberta have in common
Mat Smith
03, Jul, 2019 @5:00 AM
Johnny Marr: 'Grown men were crying on their kids' shoulders'
The Smiths legend, whose appearance with the Killers was a true Glastonbury Moment, talks about his own festival experiences, and how the event was influenced by rave culture
Alex Needham
30, Jun, 2019 @12:45 PM
As a black teenager, I loved Morrissey. But heaven knows I’m miserable now | Joshua Surtees
I feel betrayed by Morrissey’s support for bigots such as Tommy Robinson, says the journalist Joshua Surtees
Joshua Surtees
06, Jun, 2019 @10:07 AM
Bigmouth strikes again and again: why Morrissey fans feel so betrayed
Once his songs of loneliness and shyness made him a hero to misfits and outsiders. Yet now he is voicing his support for a far-right party
Tim Jonze
30, May, 2019 @5:00 AM
All Points East review – blockbuster festival makes a muted return
Standout sets from the Chemical Brothers and Christine and the Queens salvage an opening weekend marred by sound issues
Hannah J Davies
27, May, 2019 @11:05 AM
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