Chorus.fm — *Morrissey* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/morrissey) has announced a one-off show at the Manchester Arena on June 28th. Tickets go on sale this Friday and you can head to the replies to see him performing *The Smiths* (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The... more info

Guardian Music — This 'porn-pop' starlet suggests a kinky Kylie or a blue La RouxHometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Ashley Huizenga (vocals).The background: Today's featured act was going to be a new singer-songwriter from Sweden called Nina Nesbitt, hailed as the fem... more info

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Guardian Music — (Helium)You can mark out the emotional territory occupied by Crybaby by listening to the song from which Danny Coughlan took the name for this terrific album. Cry Baby by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters is one of those overwrought early-60s ballad... more info

Guardian Music — What does a rock critic really know about being in a band? Guardian reviewer and part-time drummer Dave Simpson found out the hard wayThe bombshell arrived on a Monday morning. "Dear all," began the lead guitarist's email. "I'm afraid I've come ... more info

Guardian Music — Legendary songwriter will make his only UK festival appearance alongside Peter Gabriel, Suede and Patti SmithBob Dylan will make his only UK festival appearance of the summer alongside Peter Gabriel and Suede at the Hop Farm. The 70-year old singer w... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Morrissey has branded veteran actress Joan Collins sad for buying leather handbags The vegetarian singer who is an outspoken campaigner for animal rights met up with the former Dynasty star during a trip to his native U K earlier this month M.... more info

Guardian Music — Run by mavericks with little or no business sense, independent record labels turned the music industry on its head in the 80s. And their sound and aesthetic remains a huge influence to this dayWhen Johnny Marr and Morrissey met for the second time in... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — To celebrate NME's 60th birthday, we're going to be crowning the ultimate musical icon from the magazine's lifetime and we're leaving the decision about who it is entirely down to you.The shortlist for the honour features 60 people, including Liam & ... more info

Guardian Music — The singer is in trouble for backing Argentina's claims to the Falklands, but we still love him – don't we?Peter Paphides, music writerTo be a national treasure you have to be likable. Is Morrissey likable any more? I'm almost loth to say that he i... more info