I Guess I'm Floating — I'm not a big fan of Jens Lekman or the XX, but somewhere in the outer spheres of pop beyond those two musical acts is a dark and frigid void where clearly something should exist but, inexplicably, doesn't. Or I should say "didn't" before LA's Kisses... more info

Stereogum — “Everyday Is Like Sunday” is one of Morrissey’s earliest and best-known solo singles. You can blame much of its popularity on its morose, image-filled lyrics: “Come Armageddon … Everyday is silent and grey … ‘how I dearly wish I was not... more info

Guardian Music — The man who 'discovered U2' has recorded a video message, asking if he can replace Simon Cowell on the US talent showSteve Lillywhite sounds desperate. Despite having recorded U2's War and Morrissey's Vauxhall and I, the British producer has issued a... more info

Guardian Music — He may not be a publicist's dream, but the maverick musician will bring his forward-looking curiosity to this year's festivalThe appointment of Richard Thompson as director of this year's Meltdown is good news, but champagne and fireworks aren't appr... more info

Guardian Music — His debut album was nominated for the Mercury prize – then his label locked away the followup. For his third album, Fionn Regan is going it aloneFionn Regan sits in the ­window of an east London cafe, all spindly limbs and a great scoop of ... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker MORRISSEY has joined a campaign to encourage Latin Americans to participate in the country's 2010 census.The former The Smiths frontman follows in... more info

NME — Free compilation album available to those who fill out the 2010 US Census form more info

ContactMusic — Morrissey is "warm and funny".Although the former Smiths singer is famed for his dour persona, outspoken Courteeners frontman Liam Fray was pleasantly surprised... more info

Guardian Music — It's that time again when the music biz gathers to give gongs to the least-deserving of acts. Here are some classic clangersRadiohead have never won a Brit. PJ Harvey's never won a Brit. Dizzee Rascal's never won a Brit. Nor have The Smiths, The Ston... more info

Stereogum — When I was in high school I had a Meat Is Murder t-shirt. The one with the lyrics to the album's title track on the front: "It's not natural, normal or kind / The flesh you so fancifully fry / The meat in your mouth / As you savor the flavor / O... more info