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Bands on the run

5575 days ago

The Telegraph — As the third annual Britweek festival approaches in the United States, Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski talks to expat musicians including Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths, about living in the US. more info

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HOW TO RUIN A SONG IN 3.5 MINUTES FLAT

5576 days ago

The Vinyl Villain — It had been 15 years since Sandie Shaw had last made an appearance in the UK charts when her version of Hand In Glove reached the #27 spot in April 1984. The connection with Morrissey/Marr brought a whole new fanbase and there was a fair bit of dema... more info

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Life On Shuffle 03.29.10: The Smiths, Katy Perry, Drake, Mary J. Blige

5578 days ago

411 Mania — Join us for another week of Life On Shuffle as the iPod plays songs from Drake, The Smiths, Katy Perry, and more. Do the songs get to stay or do they get hit with the delete button? Only one way to find out. Click The Link! more info

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Manchester all-bass supergroup unleash debut EP

5580 days ago

Guardian Music — Freebass, comprising bassists from New Order, the Smiths and the Stone Roses, release EP featuring vocals from the Charlatans' Tim Burgess and, er, Howard MarksWith little fanfare â€“ or even a bass solo â€“ the all-bass supergroup, Freebas... more info

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Madness - Ex Madness And The Smiths Manager Sztumpf Dies

5581 days ago

ContactMusic — Former MADNESS and THE SMITHS manager MATTHEW SZTUMPF has died suddenly from a brain aneurysm.Sztumpf also managed 1980s group Swing Out Sister during a long and... more info

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A LOOK BACK AT OLD RADIOHEAD (4)

5582 days ago

The Vinyl Villain — Between January 1996 and May 2003, Radiohead released seven singles in the UK all of which climbed into the Top 10.Except this one:-mp3 : Radiohead - Knives Out It only reached #13 in August 2001. It came on the back of Pyramid Song and again had pl... more info

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New band of the day â€“ No 753: The Smith Westerns

5582 days ago

Guardian Music — This Chicago four-piece play a rough'n'ragged approximation of glam â€“ imagine Girls covering Mott the Hoople and Marc BolanHometown: Chicago, Illinois.The lineup: Cullen Omori (vocals, guitar), Cameron Omori (bass), Colby (drums) and Max Kakac... more info

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Why are new acts so reluctant to show us their hits? | Priya Elan

5582 days ago

Guardian Music — Yes, established bands get fed up playing old songs. But now bands who haven't even released an album won't play their big tunesThere's a Mary Whitehouse Experience sketch where the ubiquitous foursome are dressed up like EMF. Having just come off st... more info

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Love, Listen, Loathe 03.24.10: Depeche Mode, the Cure and the Smiths

5583 days ago

411 Mania — A change of tone for the 3Ls as Chris Crowing casts his eye over three of the most decidedly un-metal, yet beloved acts to emerge from the 80s... more info

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Anna Nicole Smith - Smiths Estate Hit With Tax Bill

5583 days ago

ContactMusic — ANNA NICOLE SMITH's estate has been hit with another financial setback - U.S. tax officials are chasing a missed payment just days after the tragic model's claim against her... more info

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