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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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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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Classic Post-punk and Goth Love Songs

Diving into the shadowy depths of goth and post-punk, it’s intriguing to discover how many tracks within these genres are, at their core, serenades to the enigmatic emotion we call…

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Classically Smiths cancelled as Mike Joyce follows suit with Andy Rourke in not participating

In news that comes as no surprise, Classically Smiths, the event that was to see Mike Joyce, Andy Rourke, and Craig Gannon of The Smiths perform with the backing of…

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UPDATE: Classically Smiths—Andy Rourke denies involvement

A representative for Andy Rourke denies the bassist’s involvement We previously reported earlier today the announcement of Classically Smiths, the trio of former Smith’s members Mike Joyce, Craig Gannon, and Andy…

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The Smiths go Classical! Rourke, Joyce, and Gannon set to perform Smiths songs live with a full orchestra!

The Smiths go Classical! After teasing the announcement last Friday, The Smiths’ rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce, plus “fifth member” Craig Gannon, have announced that they will…

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The Smiths

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

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

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

Classic Post-punk and Goth Love Songs

Classically Smiths cancelled as Mike Joyce follows suit with Andy Rourke in not participating

UPDATE: Classically Smiths—Andy Rourke denies involvement

The Smiths go Classical! Rourke, Joyce, and Gannon set to perform Smiths songs live with a full orchestra!

The Smiths rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce reunite with 5th member Craig Ganon

Dolores O’Riordan had formed a band called D.A.R.K. with Andy Rourke from The Smiths

The Smiths’ ‘Panic’ inspires the episode title of Black Mirror’s take on dating apps