NME - The Bands Blog — Testing musicians’ memories after a lifetime of abuse Who selected the New York Dolls track, ‘(There’s Gonna Be A) Showdown’ as his favourite record of all time on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs? “So this is a quiz, huh? OK, it was ... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Johnny Marr has joined his former The Smiths bandmate Morrissey by tearing into Britain's royal family just days ahead of Prince William's wedding. Morrissey sparked controversy on Wednesday (27Apr11) after describing the U. K. 's mon... more info

ContactMusic — Morrissey has labelled the British Royal Family "benefit scroungers" ahead of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding on Friday (29. 04. 11). While the ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey will be attended by 1,900 guests and is expect... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Morrissey has blasted Britain's royal family ahead of Prince William's wedding later this week (29Apr11), insisting he won't be watching the event unfold because the monarchy is full of "benefit scroungers". The prince is set to wed Kate... more info

NME — Ex-Smiths man won't be watching the royal wedding on Friday (April 29) more info

Gigwise — He divides his own followers... more info

Guardian Music — A cool stand-in for Jarvis with entertaining anecdotes, terrific music and a chat with Mick JonesWith Jarvis off for the summer, his show became Bobby Gillespie's Sunday Service (6Music). The first of several temporary stand-ins, Gillespie chats les... more info

NME — The Wombats, Morrissey and Beyonce all have new stuff out more info

Guardian Music — The dour man of rock has now written his autobiography, but worries that it is too longAge: 51.Appearance: A crumpled Morrissey.Is it Morrissey? Yep.What's he done now? He's moved into a new house and he is having trouble sleeping.Why? Apparently th... more info

The Telegraph — Public school boys especially love the Smiths. Morrissey's lyrics of loneliness and angst spoke to them when they were most vulnerable, writes Jemima Lewis more info