The Smiths

LargeHeartedBoy — Vol. 1 Brooklyn interviewed author Catherine Lacey. The Quietus reconsidered the Smiths' last studio album, Strangeways Here We Come, released 30 years ago. n+1 shared an excerpt from Jarett Kobek's novel The Future Won't Be Long. Steve Earle shared ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — The year of Live Aid, of course, and with it and We Are The World came the birth of the superstar, so much so that by September Michael Jackson could outbid Paul McCartney for the Beatles' publishing. Wham! went to China, Brothers In Arms popular... more info

Dlisted — While promoting Girls Trip during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Thursday night, Jada Pinkett Smith was asked about the “craziest rumor” she’s heard about her family. Now, you might think the craziest rumor about the Pinkett Smiths... more info

The Quietus — The vinyl box set will come with previously unreleased recordings more info

Uncut — Remastered and expanded to include demos, b-sides, alternative versions and a live album Remastered and expanded to include demos, b-sides, alternative versions and a live album The post The Smiths announce The Queen Is Dead deluxe reissue appea... more info

Stereogum — The Smiths' seminal 1986 album The Queen Is Dead will be reissued this year. The forum Morrissey-Solo points out that the super deluxe edition is available for pre-order on Amazon's UK site, and the tracklist accompanies the listing. The edition will... more info

Chorus.fm — The Smith Street Band have announced some new tour dates. August 18 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar ^ August 19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater August 20 — San Francisco, CA — Swedish American Hall ^ August 22 — Portland, OR — Analog The... more info

Stereogum — The unauthorized Morrissey biopic England Is Mine premiered yesterday at Edinburgh International Film Festival, and at least one Moz associate has officially condemned it. As Morrissey-solo.com points out, the Smiths singer's close childhood friend... more info

Stereogum — Vintage band T-shirts have become a Thing amongst fashionable celebrities lately, with Justin Bieber rocking Nirvana and Smiths tees, Kim Kardashian spotted wearing a Metallica tee, and Kanye proudly proclaiming his love of Testament to the world. No... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Roxane Gay discussed her memoir Hunger with Fresh Air and Rolling Stone. Super Furry Animals covered the Smiths "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side." Amelia Gray discussed her novel Isadora with the Barnes & Noble Review. Yusuf (Cat... more info