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Stream Johnny Marr Playland

3778 days ago

Stereogum — After his band the Smiths broke up, guitarist Johnny Marr spent many years as a wandering axe-for-hire. He released one album with his backing band the Healers, but he’s spent more time as a temporary supporting player in bands like Electronic and ... more info

Johnny Marr: 'I'm never without hope'

3782 days ago

NME — The former member of The Smiths releases his second solo album 'Playland' next month more info

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Manchester orchestra covers Oasis, Sex Pistols and The Smiths – listen

3790 days ago

NME — The city's symphony orchestra The Hallé celebrates the musical heritage of the Free Trade Hall building more info

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James released 'La Petit Mort' (streams), playing Webster Hall

3792 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Long-running Manchester band James formed in 1982 and were originally signed to Factory Records. They were championed early by The Smiths but seemed saddled with underground success until "Sit Down" and then "Laid" which took the band.... more info

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Miley Cyrus – “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You” (Led Zeppelin Cover)

3796 days ago

Stereogum — We know that Miley Cyrus has an ear for the classics: she’s covered the Smiths in concert, is apparently readying a Leonard Cohen cover, and has been working with Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips on their Sgt. Pepper’s tribute album. Last night, ... more info

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The Hallé Orchestra to pay musical tribute to Manchester's legendary Free Trade Hall

3799 days ago

The Independent — The world’s oldest professional orchestra is to pay homage to Manchester's old Free Trade Hall, a venue which has hosted some of the definitive moments in British classical, pop and rock music history - including the punk gig which influenced the f... more info

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Anna Calvi to support Morrissey at London's O2 Arena

3804 days ago

NME — Singer will open for former Smiths frontman on November 29 more info

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Definitely Maybe: 10 Things You Never Knew About Oasis' Debut Album

3810 days ago

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — It is exactly 20 years since Oasis released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, so here are some supersonic facts about the record.1) Definitely Maybe became the UK's fastest-selling debut album of all time, with 86,000 units shifted in the first we... more info

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