Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Morrissey released Southpaw Grammar. It’s kinda like “Oxford Comma,” but different. Moz live in 2019: The post Morrissey Released “Southpaw Grammar” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — The Smiths have to be among the most well-documented bands in history. Three of the group’s for former members — singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, and the late bassist Andy Rourke — have all published memoirs. Now, the fourth ex-Smith... more info

Stereogum — In the past, Nick Cave has used his Red Hand Files newsletter to say nice things about Morrissey. In 2019, Morrissey wore a pin supporting For Britain, a racist far-right political party, on The Tonight Show . In the aftermath, Cave wrote, “Wh... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Mick Ronson (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Mott The Hoople). Moonage daydreamer. Read the Jigsaw Seen in MAGNET on Mick: The post Happy Birthday Mick Ronson (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Mott The Hoople) ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Morrissey, we’ve come to wish you an unhappy birthday. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our classic feature on the early days of the Smiths and Rough Trade Records: The post Happy Birthday Morrissey appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday legendary producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T.Rex, Morrissey, Dean & Britta, Alejandro Escovedo). Wild-eyed boy from Brooklyn. Read our Visconti Q&A:  The post Happy Birthday Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T.Rex, Morrissey, Dean & Bri... more info

Stereogum — Recently, Morrissey has been in the news for beefing with his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr, his former record label Capitol, and most recently the long-running art-pop duo Sparks. Now, he’s got another adversary, and this one seems more serious than ... more info

Stereogum — Morrissey recently shared a carousel of old photos on his Instagram. Most of the photos are from the ’90s, and they capture Moz with people like the punk singer-songwriter Phranc, his guitarist Gary Day, and the feminist artist Linder Sterling. ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 70th birthday Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Pogues, Psychedelic Furs, et al). Hope it’s finger-lickin’ good. The post Happy 70th Birthday Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Pogu... more info