“This book truly conveys what it felt like to be a member of the Smiths”: Mike Joyce’s memoir set to be published in November The Drums will be a “no-holds barred” autobiography, publisher promises MusicRadar · Aug 26, 2025
The Smiths Morrisey Cancels Concert: Will His Tour Continue? Morrissey cancelled a concert unexpectedly, causing anger among fans who doubt his reasons amid ongoing touring difficulties. International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025
Morrissey Cancels Concert But The Smiths' Fans Aren't Surprised – What's Going On? Morrissey cancels multiple European tour dates, blaming the music industry for lack of support and claiming 'no label will release our music, no radio will play our music'. International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025
"At a self-described 'post-punk festival', they've put the guy who defined both punk AND post-punk on a little stage in a car park. Lydon is raging…" PiL, Johnny Marr and Death Cult thrill at 'post-punk festival' Forever Now The National Bowl at Milton Keynes plays home to an underserved tribe in a celebration of 80s alternative music Louder · Jun 23, 2025
10 brilliant songs that prove Johnny Marr is one of the most influential guitarists of his generation It's true, just ask Radiohead, Blur, Fontaines D.C., Red Hot Chili Peppers and more... Louder · Jun 22, 2025
Johnny Marr turned down 'eye-watering' sum for The Smiths reunion Musician Johnny Marr has revealed he turned down an "eye-watering" amount of money to reform The Smiths because "the vibe’s not right". BANG Premier · Jun 20, 2025
"I’m not an idiot." Johnny Marr reveals why he turned down a recent offer of "an eye-watering amount of money" to reform The Smiths The reunited Oasis might be stadium-bound soon, but don't hold your breath for another iconic Manchester band returning to the stage Louder · Jun 19, 2025
“They didn’t really know about recording. They didn’t know about overdubbing or about song structure or anything”: Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights… MusicRadar · Apr 29, 2025
“I’ve got a friend in a well-known band, and he says Martins have unnecessary bottom-end. My retort was always: ‘Well, you need to learn to play properly’”: Johnny Marr on the magic of his 7-string signature Martin – and his fight with capo addiction Since he rose to glory in the mid-’80s with The Smiths, Marr has been the king of crystalline chime. Now, he reveals how his new M-7 Martin – complete with octave Gstring – puts that shimmer at your fingertips Guitar World · Apr 10, 2025
Johnny Marr honoured with huge Record Store Day accolade The transatlantic accolade follows Sir Elton John who was the inaugural recipient in 2017 The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores. Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
“People usually assume it’s a Rickenbacker, Telecaster or Jaguar. It’s often been this Les Paul”: Gibson and Johnny Marr have recreated the 1984 Les Paul that underpinned The Smiths legend’s entire career Exclusive to the Gibson Garage London to mark the store's first anniversary, only 20 examples will be made, and each will be hand-signed by Marr himself Guitar World · Feb 13, 2025
“We feel that music should be used in order to make serious statements”: how The Smiths turned from a good band into a great one on Meat Is Murder The indie trailblazers’ second album turns 40 this month and sealed their status as one of the best British guitar groups ever Louder · Feb 9, 2025
“I don't think Morrissey liked me. I don't think he liked my friendship with Johnny”: Producer John Porter on shaping The Smiths’ most iconic tracks, and why he’s auctioning a treasure trove of original acetates John found a huge collection of original acetates and mixes of many Smiths’ classics unplayed since the 1980s MusicRadar · Jan 22, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025 Jeremy Vine, 59, shows off first tattoo and shares the heartwarming reason behind it Broadcaster shared the unexpected news during a chat with his BBC Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay
BANG Premier · Dec 12, 2024 Morrissey reveals why he agreed to a Smiths reunion tour Morrissey claims he was open to reuniting The Smiths because it felt like the last chance to make it happen.
MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024 “He claims to find me completely indigestible, but whenever he walks on stage he sings my lyrics, vocal melodies and song titles - is this hypocrisy or self-deception?”: Morrissey hits out at Johnny Marr The Smiths' former frontman gives a rare lengthy interview and indicates that a reunion is very unlikely to happen
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Morrissey hits out at Wikipedia for failing to ‘set the record straight’ Singer shared a brief statement from his personal website about the apparent errors
Louder · Nov 20, 2024 "It was an opening into a world of rock 'n' roll, sleaze, sexuality, drugs, violence and danger." They might sound worlds apart, but The Smiths wouldn't have existed without The Stooges, the US punks who made Johnny Marr's favourite record of all time In 1976, Manchester schoolboy Johnny Marr purchased a punk rock album that would change his life forever
MusicRadar · Oct 4, 2024 “As far as I’m concerned, with Andy not being here, it’s impossible to have a reunion of The Smiths”: Mike Joyce scotches Smiths reunion rumblings While the drummer reveals that he’s made up with Marr, rejoining The Smiths remains an unlikely prospect
MusicRadar · Sep 20, 2024 “Morrissey has severed all connections”: Morrissey just sacked his management as ongoing battle with Johnny Marr rocks on After a trio of claims against Marr and a precise retort from the guitarist, The Smiths' singer just went nuclear on his own team
MusicRadar · Sep 18, 2024 “It was left to me to protect the legacy. This I have done on behalf of both myself and my former bandmates”: Johnny Marr hits back over Morrissey’s Smiths trademark claims Johnny Marr refutes Morrissey's claims over Smiths trademark and Greatest Hits album
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024 Johnny Marr fires back at Morrissey claims about The Smiths trademark and tour Marr sets the record straight about reunion tour offer: ‘I didn’t ignore the offer - I said no’
Guitar World · Sep 17, 2024 “Andy’s passing left us all absolutely devastated. I’ve been wanting to celebrate his life and contribution to music”: The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce launches Crowdfunder for Andy Rourke tribute mural The campaign will finance a mural of the band's late bass player in Manchester, UK, with some of the proceeds also set to go to charity
Louder · Sep 16, 2024 “Get rid of the guitar player and get somebody else. Nobody cares.” Kiss' Gene Simmons urges Morrissey to reunite The Smiths without Johnny Marr, but there's a plot twist The strained relationship between Morrissey and Johnny Marr just got a little more complicated