Lost In Your Inbox — To celebrate the contrast podcast's third birthday, we contributed songs by "trios." You can check out the episode right here . At first I didn't think my pick was necessarily related to the podcast, I just thought it was a k... more info

Newsday — As the leader of the Smiths, Morrissey helped lead the indie-rock half of the new wave revolution 25 years ago. (Are you listening, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?) more info

8/1 — ♫♫♫♫ I've come to wish you an unhappy birthdayI've come to wish you an unhappy birthday'Cause you're evilAnd you lieAnd if you should dieI may feel slightly sad(But I won't cry)Loved and lostAnd some may sayWhen usually it's N... more info

Idolator — Well, it looks like this is my last post of the week! Thank you dear Idolator readers for your hospitality, my fellow contributors for tolerating my (numerous) gaffes and Maura, for letting me come play in her sandbox. The one thing I didn't get a ch... more info

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