Stereogum — After his band the Smiths broke up, guitarist Johnny Marr spent many years as a wandering axe-for-hire. He released one album with his backing band the Healers, but he’s spent more time as a temporary supporting player in bands like Electronic and ... more info

NME — The full cover interview can be found in this week's NME more info

NME — The former member of The Smiths releases his second solo album 'Playland' next month more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bryan Ferry, who is currently on tour in North America, has just announced his new album, Avonmore, will be released on November 17. The record features contributions from Johnny Marr, Nile Rodgers, Flea, Ronnie Spector, Mark Knopfler, Maceo Parker..... more info

Stereogum — Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry has announced the follow-up to his 2010 solo full-length, Olympia. It’s called Avonmore and features contributions from Todd Terje (Ferry sang on his new album earlier this year), Johnny Marr, Niles Rodgers, Flea, Ro... more info

NME — 'Avonmore' also features Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and is set for November release more info

NME — It's the latest track to be taken from new album 'Playland' more info

Stereogum — Next month, Johnny Marr will release his second solo LP, Playland, the follow-up to last year’s The Messenger. (I always thought of the 2003 release Boomslang, by Johnny Marr + The Healers, to be his solo debut, but I guess not. They were every bit... more info

NME — Johnny Marr, Björk, Franz Ferdinand and Muse's Matt Bellamy among those to air their opinions more info

Brooklyn Vegan — (photo via @badseed45) RSVP is open for the BrooklynVegan-curated Red Bull Sound Select show at Palisades with White Lung, Power Trip and Sick Feeling TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT. It's $3 at the door with RSVP and $10 without. Tickets for the... more info