Stereogum — In retrospect, it’s amazing that Morrissey and Johnny Marr were ever able to be in a band together. These days, those guys simply do not like one another. They haven’t liked each other for a long time, but lately Morrissey has gone public with... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Fiona Apple. Remember that depth is the greatest of heights. Read our MAGNET Feedback with Robyn Hitchcock, writing about Apple, Syd Barrett, Byrds, Decemberists, Bob Dylan, Feist, Kinks, Alison Krauss And Gillian Welch, John Lennon, N... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Morrissey revealed on his website that he said yes to a Smiths reunion tour offer, whereas Johnny Marr ignored it. Today, the provocative British singer posted that a Smiths greatest hits album was blocked by Marr. more info

Stereogum — Morrissey first announced his album Bonfire Of Teenagers in 2021, calling it “the best album of my life.” Since then, he departed from Capitol Records and said the CEO wants to wreck his career. Today, the former Smiths frontman expanded on th... more info

Stereogum — Don’t hold your breath waiting for Johnny Marr to agree to a Smiths reunion, but you can pinpoint exactly when he’ll re-release Boomslang, his 2003 album shared under the name Johnny Marr + The Healers. The reissue is coming 16 days from now, ... more info

Antimusic Rock — Morrissey shared an update on his official website late last week stating that a lucrative offer was made to launch a world tour of The Smiths next year more info

Stereogum — First of all, the Smiths can’t properly reunite. Andy Rourke is dead. They missed their window. The light that never goes out? Extinguished. With all due respect to Bonehead, this isn’t an Oasis situation where all you need are the two key pla... more info

New York Post — The former Smiths frontman will bring the house down in Newark on Nov. 13. more info

Stereogum — Back in 2003, the former Smiths guitarist put out an album called Boomslang under the moniker Johnny Marr + The Healers. This September, that album will be available in its entirety for the first time in 21 years, including seven previously-unrele... more info

Obscure Sound — Manchester-based duo Barely Strangers enamor on their new track “Mess Around,” strutting a yearning vocal drive alongside a melodic sound that bridges ’80s jangly nostalgia with a modern, hooky charisma. Inspirations like The Stone Roses and Th... more info