Stereogum — In 2021, Rick Astley played Smiths cover shows in the United Kingdom, which sparked some beef with Johnny Marr that was later squashed. On Friday, Astley stopped by BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room to tackle Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 hit “Drivers Licens... more info

Stereogum — While Morrissey complains that he’s being erased from the Smiths’ history, the band’s former guitarist Johnny Marr is out here living his best life. On Friday Marr appeared on episode of Would I Lie To You?, the BBC Game Show in which celebr... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Marr has responded to a viral video of a Smiths classic being played at a Trump rally. Johnny Marr Goes After Donald Trump for Playing The Smiths at Rally: “Consider This Shit Shut Right Down” Jo Vito more info

Stereogum — Over the years, candidates for public office have gotten a lot of cease-and-desist demands from musical artists who aren’t happy with their music being used at political rallies. It’s especially common to see liberal musicians demanding Republ... more info

Stereogum — Last year, Smiths bassist Andy Rourke passed away at age 59. His most recent project had been Blitz Vega, a band he formed with Kav Sandhu back in 2016; their first single, “Hey Christo,” came out in 2019. In 2022, Rourke teamed up with former... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The performance featured symphonic arrangements of songs by The Smiths and Electronic, and from Marr’s solo repertoire. Johnny Marr Reimagines Smiths Songs with 30-Piece Orchestra in Manchester: Video + Setlist Jo Vito more info

Nialler9 — Sea Sessions is the among the first Irish music festivals to announce some names for its 2024 edition next summer. blk., Cian Ducrot and Johnny Marr are all set to headline play surf and music festival Sea Sessions during the three-day festival Bu... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Smiths guitarist discusses his best-of collection, Spirit Power, and new book, Marr’s Guitars. Johnny Marr on His Favorite Guitars, Solo Cuts, and Signature Sound Consequence Staff more info

Stereogum — PJ Harvey recently hit the road in support of her first album in seven years, I Inside The Old Year Dying . Last night her tour rolled through Manchester, where she was joined onstage by local legend Johnny Marr. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Marr hopped on stage to join Harvey and her band in Manchester, England on Tuesday night. PJ Harvey Joined by Johnny Marr on Stage for Three Songs: Watch Jo Vito more info