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ContactMusic — Morrisseys libel battle against a British music magazine over a controversial 2007 interview can go to trial a judge has ruled The former The Smiths frontman came under fire after talking about the influx of foreigners living in his native Britain in... more info

ContactMusic — Morrissey has been given permission to take his libel case against music publication Nme to court with a showdown set for 2012 The former frontman of The Smiths is suing the magazine over a November 2007 interview in which he claims was carried out t... more info

Guardian Music — Former Smiths frontman hopes to 'clear my name' over alleged racism accusationsMorrissey's long and bitter libel battle against NME magazine over a controversial "racism interview" is to be heard before a jury next year, the high court has ruled.The ... more info

Guardian Music — These indie-popping Londoners run the musical gamut from the Smiths to the SundaysHometown: London.The lineup: Orlando Sheppard (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, organ), Ella Girardot (lead vocals, keyboards, organ), Elliot Barnes (drums, backing voca... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Looking all mean ‘n’ moody on the cover of the new Hot Press is Noel Gallagher who brings His High Flying Birds to the Dublin Olympia on Sunday for their live debut.Visited in London by Stuart Clark and his faithful photographer companion Graham ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — In this issue of Hot Press, ex-Oasis man Noel Gallagher talks about his new project The High Flying Birds, the Irish presidency, Morrissey and the Queen, and of course, lil bro Liam!Click here for more information. more info

Guardian Music — Tell us which lines make you cringe the mostEarlier today we asked you, via the @guardianmusic Twitter feed, to suggest songs with notably bad lyrics. Here's a few of the responses we received: @JLucas86"baby baby baby baby baby, baby baby baby baby ... more info

Pop Candy — Hey there, guys! It's a gross and rainy day outside, but I'm still planning to blog from 92YTribeca this afternoon. If you're in the city, stop ... more info

Guardian Music — Don't let this silken classic be remembered as an Atomic Kitten song. Celebrate John Holt insteadThe Tide Is High is fated to be remembered as a cover version. It's been a No 1 twice in the UK – for Blondie in 1980 and Atomic Kitten in 2002 – and... more info