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Live Review: The Cribs in West Hollywood, CA

5789 days ago

Live Daily — Yorkshire's band of punk brothers The Cribs [ tickets ] unveiled their new collection of songs and their newest member--Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths--on Monday (11/9) at the first of two US stops. Long on energy yet short on the melodic nuance... more info

Was Morrissey right to walk offstage after being hit by a bottle? | Dave Simpson

5791 days ago

Guardian Music — Being showered with beer at a Liverpool show can't have been pleasant for Morrissey, but pulling the gig seems a bit extremeThe people of Liverpool could be forgiven for thinking Morrissey isn't This Charming Man. On Saturday the former Smiths vocali... more info

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IDEAS FOR XMAS (5)

5791 days ago

The Vinyl Villain — My favourite discovery of 2009. And all thanks to it being a small world in which I guy that I play golf with once a week is mates with a musician who is promoting a Glasgow appearance by a band from Finland who are coming over to the UK for a few da... more info

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Fans in uproar after Morrissey storms off during performance

5792 days ago

Guardian Music — Two weeks after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties, Morrissey was at the centre of controversy again last night when the former Smiths singer stormed off during a performance in Liverpool after a plastic beer glass was thrown.Scuffles br... more info

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Morrissey Quits Gig After Drink Is Thrown

5792 days ago

Sky News — Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has walked off stage two songs into a gig at Liverpool's Echo Arena after being hit by a drink thrown from the crowd. more info

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The Smith Westerns: "Imagine, Pt. 3" (Live at the Pitchfork Showpaper Benefit)

5794 days ago

Pitchfork - Forkcast — More juicy goodness from the Pitchfork-curated/Todd P-organized benefit for the volunteer-run DIY concert publication Showpaper during CMJ-- a video of the Smith Westerns performing their Beatlesesque new(ish) track, "Imagine, Pt. 3". We've also post... more info

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Shakeys, who?

5796 days ago

Guardian Music — Indie band from Burnley are nominated for the Grammys. Hoax or hype?It sounds utterly improbable: an indie band from Burnley called Shakeys Brother have, ahead of any official announcement, revealed that they have been nominated twice for the 52nd... more info

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