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

NME — Marr's memoir 'Set The Boy Free' will be published in November more info

Gigwise — Morrissey has spoken out again to dismiss any possible chances of The Smiths reuniting to tour. There has been talk of 'The Queen Is Dead' indie heroes returning ever since their acrimonious split back in 1987 - from George Michael saying they're ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Morrissey also says the only thing left in The Smiths' vault is an Elvis Presley cover. more info

NME — The former Smiths frontman also said there is only one thing left in the band's vaults more info