The Vinyl Villain — This is my one of my least favourite of any of the single released by The Smiths:-mp3 : The Smiths - Girlfriend In A ComaSimon Goddard has described the single as 'audacious' going on to say it concentrated the pop genius of Morrissey and Marr in ju... more info

Guardian Music — British Sea Power's fourth album proper stakes out new territory between the Flaming Lips and the ManicsImagine, for a moment, an actual Jamaican dance hall, relocated to Valhalla. There would be a time-shifting fog of ganja and barbecued goat. Mad-e... more info

The Vinyl Villain — What with the hiatus caused by Xmas/New Year falling on Saturdays, its been a wee while since I last featured a Saturday song by The Smiths. The past efforts have seen:-1. Nowhere Fast2. This Night Has Opened My Eyes3. William, It Was Really Nothing... more info

Gigwise — He says lyrics aren't that important... more info

Popdose — Time to put on your sad face and mope like Morrissey in this week's edition of Bottom Feeders. more info

Pop Headwound — Girls - "Heartbreaker" from The Tearist on Vimeo.It’s doubtful that this one is an “official” video (seems a bit too “SFW” for Girls!), but it sure does the trick. It comes via Weekly Tape Deck and features scenes from “Chelsea Girls” ... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand will be buying Christmas presents for his cats.The comic actor and his wife Katy Perry own three pussies Kitty Purry, Morrissey - who gets his moniker... more info

Guardian Music — The student protests of recent weeks have brought to mind the Smiths' 1986 state-of-the-nation address, which still rings proud in its portrayal of what it feels like to be an outsiderEighteen seconds in, a high-pitched drone begins. For the next six... more info

ContactMusic — MORRISSEY turned down a role in DAVID WALLIAMS and MATT LUCAS' new U.K. comedy show - because he's a "useless" actor.The singing legend was in talks with the Little... more info

Guardian Music — The Smiths are half-right to disown the PM's fandom. But it's people with no musical convictions who are most suspectGood old Morrissey should keep his quiff stiff and not worry too much about whether David Cameron likes the Smiths or not. Though Big... more info