Stereogum — Johnny Marr’s autobiography Set The Boy Free is coming out in a couple of weeks, and the former Smiths guitarist just shared an excerpt from the book on The Guardian today, revealing that a Smiths reunion was “a very real prospect” in 2008. Whi... more info

Consequence of Sound — "In that moment it seemed that with the right intention it could actually be done and might even be great." more info

The Mirror — The star met up with his former music partner in Manchester and discussed working together again more info

BBC News - UK — There was a "real prospect" of the Smiths coming back together - but only for four days, according to Johnny Marr more info

Stereogum — Before Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke formed the Smiths with Morrissey and Mike Joyce, they played in a funk band called Freak Party. And, as The Manchester Evening News reports, their former drummer Si Wolstencroft recently unearthed a lost Freak Party... more info

Obscure Sound — Tropic Harbour made an impressive introduction to the world with “Glowing Eyes” about two months ago, showcasing a sound that resembled Johnny Marr playing guitar on a Wild Nothing track. It was noted then that Tropic Harbour – who has already ... more info

NME — Pair helped Gallagher celebrate the last night of his tour more info

Gigwise — We proudly bring you the video to the title track from cultish indie heroes The Monochrome Set's 13th album Cosmonaut - due out 9 September. Delve into the mystical world of this light 60s-esque psychedelic gem exclusively on Gigwise below. The son... more info

Gigwise — The Last Shadow Puppets' support act, YAK, have said they'll never tour with the band again, calling their crew 'cunts.' Alex Turner and Miles Kane have been touring Europe this month, and brought alt-rock band YAK along with them on the road. It s... more info

NME — Liam says Noel "got what he wanted" when Oasis split more info