Competitions
WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London
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 […]
THE SMITHS
New music
‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January
‘Electronic’ by Electronic is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January 2020 available exclusively through Rhino.co.uk as well as on black vinyl through all other retailers. For the first time […]
Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Johnny Marr @ Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Following an amazing kick-off to the Meltdown Festival by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the “Good Times” rolled on with Johnny Marr with support from the Mystery Jets. At a first glance, the choice of Johnny […]
News
Andy Rourke says the world needs “colourful characters” like his old bandmate Morrissey
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 […]
Gigs
JOHNNY MARR Announces North American Spring Tour
Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes […]
Features
THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT Rockarchive Exhibition now at Manchester Central Library
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is a free exhibition running at Manchester Central Library celebrating the famous history of Manchester’s music scene. Curated by photographer Jill Furmanovsky the founder of Rockarchive.com and […]
Gigs
THE SMYTHS Announce ‘THE SMITHS 35’ ANNIVERSARY SHOW at THE LIMELIGHT 2 Belfast, Friday May 3rd 2019
The Smyths, the world’s finest tribute to the music of The Smiths are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday May 03rd 2019. The Smyths bring their show ‘The Smiths […]
IN FOCUS
IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18
Johnny Marr played an amazing show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram. […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – “It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire .”
Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr will play a headline show at the famous Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018. in support of his new album Call The Comet. Recorded with his […]
Competitions
WIN: Tickets to see JOHNNY MARR @ Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018
Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr has announced details of a major tour in support of his new album ‘Call The Comet’ which will be released on June 15th. Commencing in Nashville […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, ‘Salt of The Earth’
Shotty Horroh releases his debut album Salt of The Earth, on October 12. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty Horroh, born Adam Rooney, arrives like the fire-breathing love child of Liam Gallagher, Alex Turner and […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Johnny Marr – Call the Comet
Elder Rock Statesman and Guitar Genius Johnny Marr is releasing his third solo album on June 15th. “Call the Comet” is the follow up to 2014’s cracking “Playland”. It may have taken Marr a decade […]
Gigs
JOHNNY MARR Announces Ulster Hall, Belfast Show – Thursday 1st November 2018
Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr announces a tour today including a headline show at Dublin’s National Stadium ahead of the upcoming release of his new album ‘Call The Comet’ on June […]
Gigs
JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album ‘CALL THE COMET’ To Be Released June 15th
The Smiths ’ guitar legend and NME Godlike Genius Award -winner, Johnny Marr, has announced a third solo album, Call The Comet to be released June 15th. From the 12-track collection, he shares ” The […]
Classic Albums
CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder
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 […]
Gigs
MORRISSEY – Adds O2 Academy Brixton show to UK tour
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 […]
Album Reviews
Review: THE G-O-D – GRAFTERS OV DENTON – EP
Drummer Si Wolstencroft hardly needs an introduction. Famous on the Manchester scene for turning down the Smiths back in the early days. He played in The Patrol before they became the Stone Roses and was […]
Podcast
XS Noize Podcast: #8: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Patrol, The Smiths and The Fall talks about his new book.
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? […]
Interviews
Interview: Si Wolstencroft – original member of The Stone Roses & The Smiths talks about his new book.
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? Timing […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: JEFF BUCKLEY – YOU AND I
Jeff Buckley is, among those old enough to remember him, a revered musical talent. His album, Grace, contains some of the most amazing emotional outpouring I have ever had the privilege to clap my ears […]
