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Johnny Marr Parties Like it’s 2019 in His Synth Driven Video for “Armatopia”

Fresh off the 35th Anniversary of The Smiths debut LP, and the announcement of another round of North American tour dates guitar auteur Johnny Marr has premiered his video for…

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Johnny Marr Announces North American “Call the Comet” Tour Dates

Just in time for the 35th Anniversary of The Smiths debut LP, guitarist Johnny Marr has announced his return stateside for another series of dates in support of his third solo album, Call…

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The Smiths’ 1984 Self Titled Debut Album

On February 20th, 1984, The Smiths released their self titled debut LP on Rough Trade Records, an event integral to the history of indie music, as noted by Factory Records…

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The The’s Matt Johnson joins Johnny Marr Onstage for Cover of Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 single “Summer in the City.”

The The’s Matt Johnson made his onstage reunion last night with Johnny Marr t (11/11) at London’s Roundhouse to perform a cover of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 single “Summer in the City.”…

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Johnny Marr’s “Call The Comet” LP out in June—Listen to “The Tracers”

Famed Mancunian guitarist Johnny Marr has announced the details of Call The Comet, his upcoming third studio album under just his name. Watch the new album’s trailer below, along with the …

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Classic Bands

Johnny Marr Announces “Call the Comet”—His Upcoming Third Solo LP

Former Smith’s guitarist Johnny Marr has been active on social media of late, chronicling his work on his latest studio effort. Today via Twitter and Facebook Marr announced the title of his…

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When The Smiths Were Fronted by a 1960s-era Female Pop Star

For a brief moment in 1984 The Smiths were performing on BBC music programs without the crooning vocals of Morrissey, but instead featuring the singing talents of 1960’s era popstar Sandie…

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Tony Wilson’s feelings on Morrissey and his 1984 interview with The Smiths for Granada Reports

The Smiths, and Morrissey, in particular, made many television appearances during 1984 in promotion of the band’s second album, Meat is Murder. One such interview during this time was with none…

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Johnny Marr hints at ‘Sheila Take a Bow’ reissue while shooting down Smiths Reunion

The Smith’s have been very active in reissuing their back catalog—fresh off of somewhat officially announcing a special edition release of their third studio LP The Queen is Dead, former…

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Watch the trailer for the Morrissey Biopic “England Is Mine”

The events that pk-callout up to the formation of The Smiths Morrissey’s unauthorized biopic England is Mine—a film from the producers of Control has been graced with an official trailer ahead of it’s…

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