ContactMusic — Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR has been offered a book deal.The iconic guitarist, who teamed up with enigmatic singer/songwriter Morrissey to create a series of indie anthems in the 1980s, admits he's considering a deal to reveal all about his li... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bruxa do Vinil said... MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL: Toquinho - Ao Vivo em Montreux (1982) Caetano Veloso - João Bosco - Ney Matogrosso: Brazil Night - Ao Vivo Em Montreux (1983) Alceu Valença, Milton Nascimento, Wagner Tiso: Brasil Night - Ao Vivo Em Mo... more info

The Vinyl Villain — This is my one of my least favourite of any of the single released by The Smiths:-mp3 : The Smiths - Girlfriend In A ComaSimon Goddard has described the single as 'audacious' going on to say it concentrated the pop genius of Morrissey and Marr in ju... more info

Guardian Music — British Sea Power's fourth album proper stakes out new territory between the Flaming Lips and the ManicsImagine, for a moment, an actual Jamaican dance hall, relocated to Valhalla. There would be a time-shifting fog of ganja and barbecued goat. Mad-e... more info

The Vinyl Villain — What with the hiatus caused by Xmas/New Year falling on Saturdays, its been a wee while since I last featured a Saturday song by The Smiths. The past efforts have seen:-1. Nowhere Fast2. This Night Has Opened My Eyes3. William, It Was Really Nothing... more info

Gigwise — He says lyrics aren't that important... more info

Popdose — Time to put on your sad face and mope like Morrissey in this week's edition of Bottom Feeders. more info

Pop Headwound — Girls - "Heartbreaker" from The Tearist on Vimeo.It’s doubtful that this one is an “official” video (seems a bit too “SFW” for Girls!), but it sure does the trick. It comes via Weekly Tape Deck and features scenes from “Chelsea Girls” ... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand will be buying Christmas presents for his cats.The comic actor and his wife Katy Perry own three pussies Kitty Purry, Morrissey - who gets his moniker... more info

Guardian Music — The student protests of recent weeks have brought to mind the Smiths' 1986 state-of-the-nation address, which still rings proud in its portrayal of what it feels like to be an outsiderEighteen seconds in, a high-pitched drone begins. For the next six... more info