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Paul Morley Showing Off ... The Smiths cover band The Smyths

5359 days ago
Guardian MusicPaul Morley delves into the murky world of tribute acts with The Smyths I am continually fascinated by tribute bands because they can be such an appalling and depressing prospect, great pop music turned into butchered vaudeville, a scruffy mess of wi... more info

Paul Morley Showing Off ... Summer Camp

5359 days ago
Guardian MusicPaul Morley introduces blogosphere favourites Summer CampIt's already possible to read so much about slippy, trippy new boy-meets-girl pop group Summer Camp in that online otherworld where this kind of hyper-smart, lovingly assembled, confidently int... more info

Video: Paul Morley's Showing Off: Smiths tribute band the Smyths

5359 days ago
Guardian MusicPaul Morley visits the Flowerpot Pub in Derby to meet the Smyths, a tribute band to the Smiths. Singer Graham Sampson explains why he aims for 'a level of intelligence' that Morrissey would hope for in his fansPaul MorleyAlex HealeyMatt Hall more info

ONE SONG BY THE SMITHS....A SATURDAY SERIES (Part 15)

5366 days ago
The Vinyl VillainIf 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 CHARGE IS BANALITY OF THE WORST TYPE

5370 days ago
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

ONE SONG BY THE SMITHS....A SATURDAY SERIES (Part 14)

5373 days ago
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

Morrissey hails unsigned group's frontwoman as 'best British singer in years'

5375 days ago
NMEDoll & The Kicks tell NME how former Smiths man became their Number One fan more info

This charming plan (to cover every single Smiths song)

5376 days ago
Guardian MusicJanice 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

Russell Brand - Russell Brands Cat Concern

5378 days ago
ContactMusicRussell 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

ONE SONG BY THE SMITHS....A SATURDAY SERIES (Part 13)

5380 days ago
The Vinyl VillainTo 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

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