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Albion’s Secret History - Guy Mankowski
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BOOK REVIEW: Albion’s Secret History – Guy Mankowski

February 18, 2021 Michael Barron 0

For Guy, the places where important cultural changes and new ideas emerged (such as a new style of music in venues and clubs) are just as important as the cultural changes themselves.  For instance, Mankowski […]

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INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford

January 29, 2021 Mark Millar 0

Stephen Street is a legendary British music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur. Stephen also collaborated with Morrissey on his debut album Viva Hate following the split of […]

Morrissey
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ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey – I Am Not A Dog On A Chain

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron 5

When Morrissey released his last album, California Son, there was much hype around this release. The hype did not centre on the collaborators who joined Morrissey on this cover album such as Billie Joe Armstrong (Green […]

Morrissey
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LIVE REVIEW: Morrissey Live at Wembley Arena

March 15, 2020 Michael Barron 0

Amidst the packed Wembley arena, it is hard to believe that we living in a coronavirus pandemic or that the ongoing boycotts against Morrissey were taking place. There was no support act, instead, fans watched […]

MORRISSEY
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February 21, 2020 Mark Millar 2

Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. Now, as part of the next stage […]

MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ - Listen Now
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MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 Mark Millar 0

Morrissey has today released new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’. The song opens with a beat that is immediately captivating. Morrissey’s timeless and distinctive vocals are provocatively hypnotising over mystical riffs that create […]

MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020
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MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020

January 17, 2020 Mark Millar 0

It was officially announced last Friday that Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. […]

MORRISSEY announces new album 'I Am Not A Dog On A Chain' - out March 20th
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MORRISSEY announces new album ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’ – out March 20th

January 10, 2020 Mark Millar 0

Morrissey is set to release his 13th solo studio album, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, on March 20th. The album represents his third release via BMG and follows last year’s covers album […]

MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ - Watch Now 1
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MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 Mark Millar 0

Morrissey has unveiled another track from his anticipated first-ever covers album ‘California Son’. ‘Lady Willpower’ was written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, originally released back in 1968. Liam […]

Andy Rourke says the world needs "colourful characters" like his old bandmate Morrissey
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Andy Rourke says the world needs “colourful characters” like his old bandmate Morrissey

May 9, 2019 Mark Millar 0

Andy Rourke has opened up about his “colourful” former Smiths bandmate Morrissey and his unbreakable bond with guitarist Johnny Marr. The 55-year-old bassist co-founded The Smiths with frontman Morrissey in Manchester in 1982, and he […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
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INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter DAMIEN DEMPSEY

February 8, 2018 Mark Millar 0

Damien Dempsey’s debut album in 2000, They Don’t Teach This Shit in School, set him apart as a unique and important voice, championed from an early stage in his career by Sinéad O’Connor. The follow-up, […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Smiths - Meat Is Murder 1
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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder

February 4, 2018 Lori Gava 0

The Smiths’ immeasurable influence casts a long shadow on the music scene that has transpired since their inception. The band is frequently heralded with accolades like “The most influential band of the 80’s, and the […]

Morrissey favourites and Stephen Street produced BRADFORD release '30 Years Of Shouting Quietly'
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Morrissey favourites and Stephen Street produced BRADFORD release ’30 Years Of Shouting Quietly’

January 9, 2018 Mark Millar 0

Thirty years ago a young northern skinhead band named Bradford were very publically handed the baton by Morrissey to blaze a trail in English Indie music after the demise of The Smiths. Well, renowned British […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY – Adds O2 Academy Brixton show to UK tour

November 22, 2017 Mark Millar 0

Due to overwhelming demand, a fourth and final London date has been announced to Morrissey’s 2018 UK tour at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday 1st March. Tickets go on general sale 10 am, Friday […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY – Announces UK & Ireland Tour

October 27, 2017 Mark Millar 0

Morrissey has announced his first full UK & Ireland tour since 2015, giving fans the chance to hear tracks from Low in High School. Morrissey will play 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on February 20th. Ticket […]

XS Noize Podcast: #8: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Patrol, The Smiths and The Fall talks about his new book.
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XS Noize Podcast: #8: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Patrol, The Smiths and The Fall talks about his new book.

July 21, 2016 Mark Millar 0

Si Wolstencroft is among the many near-mythical figures of the Manchester music scene. Si parted ways before The Patrol became the Stone Roses and he turned down The Smiths. Right place, right time, wrong choices? […]

MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
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MORRISSEY – to open PopUp Shop At Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

September 16, 2015 Mark Millar 0

This coming weekend, Morrissey will be playing shows at London’s Eventim Apollo. But he is also backing a great cause with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Morrissey’s Mporium merchandise store will be opening a Pop […]

THE SMITHS
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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE SMITHS

August 5, 2015 Mark Millar 0

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them the most important […]

MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER
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MORRISSEY BEING TREATED FOR CANCER

October 7, 2014 Mark Millar 0

The Guardian has reported that in a recent interview, the singer has described how doctors had ‘scraped cancerous tissues’ four times amid lengthy spell of ill health After being repeatedly hospitalised over the past year […]

Morrissey
Album Reviews

MORRISSEY – WORLD PEACE IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS

July 17, 2014 Lori Gava 0

With appropriate fanfare Morrissey has released his first recording in five years.  Following 2008’s ‘Years of Refusal’, with his latest dose of sardonic wit and despair. ‘World Peace Is None of Your Business’ was produced […]

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