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Drummer Mike Joyce says The Smiths 'are Irish'

'I was born in England and I have a British passport, but I also have an Irish passport and I’m Irish and that’s just the way it is'

Irish Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Morrissey at Brixton Academy review: surprisingly fuss-free and formulaic

While controversy often swirls around the former Smiths frontman, this gig largely sidestepped the rambling rants and focused on the music behind the man

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2022

Alvvays’ Molly Rankin: ‘We drive people crazy with the things that we want’

After a five year wait, the Canadian indie-rock band have returned with Blue Rev, one of the best records of the year. Their lead singer and guitarist reflects on perfectionism, Morrissey fandom and creating a sound that’s ‘strange and familiar’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

‘My life would be very different without the Fall’: Stewart Lee’s honest playlist

The comedian is still inspired by Mark E Smith but has finally fallen out of love with Morrissey. But whose sandwiches did he once steal?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

The Shins' mastermind James Mercer, 51, reflects on his band's 2001 debut album: 'I get the chills'

You can take the young American out of England. But, even after four decades, you can't take England out of the now not-so-young American.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022

Kromek signs distribution deal for radiation detection kit in US and South American markets

The North East firm has partnered with a major supplier to airports and the defence market

Birmingham Post · Jul 7, 2022

Johnny Marr joins Crowded House on stage and stuns fans at Castlefield Bowl gig

The Smiths guitarist was a surprise star guest as Crowded House headed to Castlefield Bowl

Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2022

Rick Astley Revisits His Career-Making Song with ‘Gratitude’

How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of become something else,” he says. “The video and the song have drifted off into…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022

Morrissey announces new tour including Manchester Apollo homecoming show

The Manchester music icon has announced a new UK and Ireland tour - how to get tickets

Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2022

Manchester state of mind - Alicia Keys joined by Johnny Marr to sing The Smiths at AO Arena gig

Alicia Keys dazzled at the AO Arena and was joined by Manc rock royalty to sing a classic from The Smiths

Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2022