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IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at Rock City, Nottingham

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at Rock City, Nottingham

Johnny Marr, the iconic guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, graced the stage of Rock City in Nottingham on…

2 weeks ago

The Smiths eponymous debut album at 40

While some were still wandering around whistling Ravel's Bolero after Torvill and Dean's gold medal win in Sarajevo, something new…

3 weeks ago

SUEDE announce huge summer outdoor show at Audley End, Essex with very special guests Johnny Marr & Nadine Shah

Suede are set to headline a major outdoor concert this summer on Thursday, August 1st, on the stunning grounds of…

1 month ago

JOHNNY MARR announces ‘Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr’ with new single ‘Somewhere’

Johnny Marr today announces details for Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr. Set for release on 3rd November via BMG, Spirit…

8 months ago

INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio…

11 months ago

MORRISSEY announces a brand-new UK and Ireland tour

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a brand-new UK and Ireland tour including a major outdoor show at Leeds Millennium…

1 year ago

MORRISSEY announces a series of major headline summer shows

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a series of major headline summer shows at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday…

1 year ago

MORRISSEY announces a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March

Morrissey has today announced a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March. This show is part of…

1 year ago

ON THE TURNTABLE: Sandie Shaw – Hand In Glove

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I'll post my most loved records and recent purchases here…

2 years ago

JOHNNY MARR releases two new singles ‘Tenement Time’ and ‘Sensory Street’ from ‘Fever Dreams Pt 2’ EP

Johnny Marr has released ‘Tenement Time’ and ‘Sensory Street’, two new singles set to feature on the ‘Fever Dreams Pt…

2 years ago

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022

Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking his fourth solo full-length record, the…

3 years ago

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom,…

3 years ago

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

Stephen Street is a legendary British music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur.…

3 years ago

THE SMITHS’ Drummer Mike Joyce Raffles ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Platinum Disc In Support Of Back on Track

Today, Mike Joyce is parting ways with his one of a kind Platinum Disc for The Smiths’ iconic ‘The Queen…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

‘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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago