MTV.co.uk News — The Smiths singer has revealed that he's been undergoing cancer treatment over the past year and a half... more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NME — The guitarist discusses his part in the classic song by The Smiths more info