The Vinyl Villain — If The Smiths recorded it, its likely to be featured here at some point. Even if it is rank rotten. And while it isnt as toe-curlingy bad as Golden Lights which I wrote about a while back, one of the b-sides on the 12" of Girlfriend In A Coma is very... more info

The Vinyl Villain — While I've never hid my admiration for Paul Weller's career with The Jam and The Style Council, I've really struggled to like all that much of his solo output. I tried hard with the much acclaimed Stanley Road but couldn't help but think it was Ocea... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Last week. Simon left behind the comment:-The b-side of the Sandie Shaw cover is another Smiths tune, I Don't Owe You Anything. Sandie's version is one of my all time favourite songs.I really can't make my mind up which version I prefer - the origin... more info

NME — Doll & The Kicks tell NME how former Smiths man became their Number One fan more info

Guardian Music — Janice Whaley might have a job and a toddler but that didn't stop her taking on a time-consuming project to reimagine every Smiths record. Luckily, the results are stunning"The feat of a true apostle" – that's how Simon Goddard, author of The Smith... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand is worried his cat Morrissey will try and leave America.The British comedian - who recently moved over from London to spend more time with his fiancee... more info

The Vinyl Villain — To quote John Peel:-When word of The Smiths began to seep out of Manchester in 1982, the most arresting aspect of the band, unheard, was its name. Apparently banal, except to citizens named Smith, it implied nothing, gave no statement of intent.When ... more info

Guardian Music — Could these four boys from Slough, who revisit the rougher, rawer end of Britpop, signal the revival of the lad band?Hometown: Slough.The lineup: Leonard Newell, Josh Ward, Samuel Jackson, Frank Colucci.The background: Rock'n'roll doesn't have to be ... more info

ContactMusic — MANIC STREET PREACHERS rocker NICKY WIRE has a valuable collection of postcards featuring personal notes from stars including JOHN LYDON and MORRISSEY.The bassist was... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Last time round, the longest song by the band was featured - one that demonstrated how important the bass player and drummer were to the sound of The Smiths. This week, its the complete opposite.....the shortest song they recorded and one which is d... more info