The Culture Of Me — Johnny Marr's guitar strums get stuttered, bent and broken in this, a remix of one of our favorite Smiths songs, and one of the most recognizable tunes to ever emanate from a jukebox.  David Starfire brings the acid disco to the 1986-born Bri... more info

The Mix Tape Podcast — It's not hard to understand why a band like The Smiths has so many fans willing to defend their music and its legacy  to anyone who will listen; their sound was iconic, highly emotive and defined and continues to define generations. No wonder t... more info

Guardian Music — I thought I'd given Emiliana Torrini a great review. She didn't agree – and said so in remarkably graphic language …Last week I gave a favourable review to Icelandic singer-songwriter Emiliana Torrini, praising her cute-meets-sexy person... more info

MTV.com News — Irish (and Irish-inspired) bands schedule shows to celebrate the holiday.By Gil Kaufman The Pogues' Shane McGowan Photo: Fred Tanneau/ Getty Images If only St. Patrick's Day were always on a weekend. With the annual celebration of all thin... more info

8/1 — Motown, Dusty Springfield, Ronettes, Smiths, New Order, Kinks, Spector, Scott Walker, Sticky Fingers, There She Goes, Donovan, Blondie, Bobby D, Twisterella, Dionne Warwick, Minnie Ripperton, Lee and Nancy, Serge and Jane, Camera Obscura, el Perro de... more info

Guardian Music — It's a British pop powwow: turning interviewer, Johnny Marr asks his friends and former rivals the Pet Shop Boys about their inspirations, idols and the perils of too much Pernod ...Last month, presenting Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe with their Outst... more info

Scotsman.com — DURING his short life he astonished millions with his jaw-dropping appearances on Top Of The Pops, inspiring a host of musicians including The Smiths, Bjork and The Cure. more info

ContactMusic — DANIEL MERRIWEATHER has been discussing his forthcoming album, claiming that he aimed for a stripped back sound.The Australian singer enjoyed chart ... more info

Idolator — You know how you go into the taco place and it's the same playlist of overplayed Smiths and Pixies and Church songs, creating an endless revisionist nostalgia circlejerk of Grosse Point Blank soundtrack-style college rock "hits" for people who wish ... more info

BBC News - UK — Over 50 independent record shops around the UK are releasing limited edition CDs and vinyls by bands like the Smiths and New Order next month to celebrate World Record Store Day. more info