Stereogum — The Gorillaz House Of Kong residency came to an end tonight. For their fourth evening at London’s Copper Box Arena, the band performed an entire new album in full and brought out Sparks. more info

Stereogum — The Smiths have to be among the most well-documented bands in history. Three of the group’s for former members — singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, and the late bassist Andy Rourke — have all published memoirs. Now, the fourth ex-Smith... more info

Stereogum — The The aren’t exactly the most famous group Johnny Marr ever performed in, but the guitarist played a key role in it once primary member Matt Johnson decided to expand it from his solo project into a full band in 1988. Following the dissolution... more info

Stereogum — Ever since Kneecap spoke out loudly against Israel’s campaign of genocide and starvation in Gaza at their Coachella set earlier this year, the Belfast rap group has faced what they call a “coordinated smear campaign.” UK authorities have cha... more info

Stereogum — Zak Starkey is the son of Ringo Starr, probably the most famous career drummer in history. Presumably then, Starkey doesn’t need a job, but he’s had tons of jobs over the decades. Starkey has played with groups like Oasis, Johnny Marr’s Heal... more info

Stereogum — The Lower Manhattan nightclub CBGB, one of the more important venues in the history of punk rock, has been defunct for years. But the CBGB name carries weight, and that name has once again been affixed to a music festival. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Billy Duffy (Cult). Have some bad fun. Johnny Marr live in 2019, featuring Duffy guesting with the former Smiths guitarist: The post Happy Birthday Billy Duffy (The Cult) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Recently, Morrissey has been in the news for beefing with his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr, his former record label Capitol, and most recently the long-running art-pop duo Sparks. Now, he’s got another adversary, and this one seems more serious than ... more info

Stereogum — Morrissey posts his opinions online frequently in written form at his Morrissey Central website, but today he is expressing himself in an interview with author Fiona Dodwell at her Medium page. Perhaps realizing that the Oasis reunion has put him ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Kimberley Rew (Soft Boys, Katrina And The Waves). What’s your next big adventure? Read Matthew Caws of Nada Surf (courtesy of Bird Of Youth) on guitarists he loves including Rew, Robyn Hitchcock, Johnny Marr, Roger McGuinn and Mick R... more info