Guardian Music — When Iggy and the Stooges collapsed in the late 1970s, Iggy hitched a ride with David Bowie, while guitarist James Williamson went off to study calculus. Now, amazingly, they are gigging again. Will Hodgkinson meets both parties of a reckless reunion... more info

Pitchfork — Get ready for another Pitchfork Music Festival lineup announcement! We've already revealed that Pavement, Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, Raekwon, and many more are on board for this summer's fest, which goes down July 16-18 in Chicago's Union Park. A... more info

Guardian Music — Recalling the Manchester of Morrissey and Marr, these sensitive souls sing about the rain falling down on a humdrum townHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Matt Whitehouse (vocals), Joseph Kondras (drums), Ryan Wallace (guitar), Deaks (bass).The backgro... more info

BBC News - UK — Former Smiths star Johnny Marr says he is "ecstatic" after getting back one of his guitars stolen 10 years ago. more info

ContactMusic — Johnny Marr has been reunited with his stolen guitar after ten years. The former Smiths star - who had been performing at the Scala club in Kings Cross, north London,... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Former Smiths rocker Johnny Marr is "ecstatic" after one of his favourite guitars was returned to him - 10 years after it was stolen. more info

ContactMusic — Former THE SMITHS rocker JOHNNY MARR is "ecstatic" after one of his favourite guitars was returned to him - 10 years after it was stolen.Marr's treasured vintage 1964... 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

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