Posts tagged Smiths
Morrissey Gets Attacked by a Dog, Suffers Broken Finger
Morrissey is a well-known lover of animals, but apparently not all critters share in the admiration. The British singer was recently attacked by a dog, suffering injuries to his hand and arm. ... Read More »
Morrissey's Headlining Appearance Prompts Meat Ban at Belgian Festival
Morrissey's appearance at a Belgian festival has prompted organisers to instigate the event's first-ever meat-free day. ... Read More »
Johnny Marr Listens to His Heart to Pen Trippy 'Big Bang' Film Score
Marr, who has kept up a steady stream of projects since the brief, wondrous life of the Smiths, indulged his craving for the States with his recent work on the soundtrack to 'The Big Bang.' ... Read More »
Morrissey Slams Kate Middleton, Praises Poly Styrene and Announces...
Morrissey sounds off about the royal wedding and lack of attention paid to Poly Styrene's passing. The former Smiths singer also announces a new record is ready and on the way. ... Read More »
Dum Dum Girls Aim for Surprise and Shock With Smiths Cover
The Dum Dum Girls hope that their 'He Gets Me High' EP, which is out now Sub Pop, goes further out on a limb with its torchy cover of the Smiths' 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out.' ... Read More »
Johnny Marr Offered 'Serious' Book Deal for Autobiography
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr says while there's no timeline, he will get around to writing his autobiography now that a "serious" book deal is on the table. ... Read More »
The Depreciation Guild 'End on a Low Note' in Brooklyn
If the rumors are true, the Depreciation Guild have powered down the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System console -- once called by lead singer Kurt Feldman "the most talented member of the band" -- for the last time. ... Read More »
Radio Dept. Rail Against the Swedish Government at New York Gig
Even on the Radio Dept.'s lushest, most synthed-out dream-pop songs, there's such a thing as bad buzzing. ... Read More »
Morrissey Spares This Charming Turkey From Thanksgiving Fate --...
Morrissey shares a moment with guest of honor Chloe the Turkey at a Thanksgiving PETA event in Hollywood. ... Read More »
The Decemberists Announce 'The King Is Dead' Album, Offer Free Song
After plenty of time in the studio, the Decemberists have finally revealed plans for their follow-up to 2009’s ‘The Hazards of Love.’ ... Read More »
Wild Nothing Poised for Breakout at CMJ
Force Field PR Should a remake of 'Pretty in Pink' ever happen, Wild Nothing could certainly ... Read More »
Wild Nothing's Jack Tatum Focuses on the Big Picture, Not Lyrics
Force Field PR In a recent interview, Beach Fossils founder Dustin Payseur told Spinner he ... Read More »
Morrissey Condemns British Royal Guard for Wearing Bearskin Hats
Marco Prosch, Getty Images An animal rights advocate and longtime vegetarian, Morrissey has ... Read More »
10 True Blues Artists
The blues, as they say, is a feeling. You don't have to be descended from a line of ... Read More »
Modest Mouse Announce Summer Tour
Aside from last year's 'No One's First and You're Next' EP, Modest Mouse hasn't made much of a ... Read More »
Wedding Present Revisit 'Bizarro' in NYC
Before bashing through 'Bizarro,' the 1989 album that was the centerpiece of its performance Sunday ... Read More »
