The Vinyl Villain — My favourite discovery of 2009. And all thanks to it being a small world in which I guy that I play golf with once a week is mates with a musician who is promoting a Glasgow appearance by a band from Finland who are coming over to the UK for a few da... more info

Guardian Music — Two weeks after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties, Morrissey was at the centre of controversy again last night when the former Smiths singer stormed off during a performance in Liverpool after a plastic beer glass was thrown.Scuffles br... more info

Sky News — Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has walked off stage two songs into a gig at Liverpool's Echo Arena after being hit by a drink thrown from the crowd. more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — More juicy goodness from the Pitchfork-curated/Todd P-organized benefit for the volunteer-run DIY concert publication Showpaper during CMJ-- a video of the Smith Westerns performing their Beatlesesque new(ish) track, "Imagine, Pt. 3". We've also post... more info

Guardian Music — Indie band from Burnley are nominated for the Grammys. Hoax or hype?It sounds utterly improbable: an indie band from Burnley called Shakeys Brother have, ahead of any official announcement, revealed that they have been nominated twice for the 52nd... more info

NME — Former Smiths man continues to play down talk of the band getting back together more info

FOLLOWING his collapse onstage, former Smiths singer returns for London gig more info

XFM.co.uk — The Smith takes to the Royal Albert Hall stage after illness... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: The Smith Westerns - Imagine, Pt. 3 (MP3) The Smith Westerns @ Monster Island Basement (more by Leia Jospe) Despite rumors that The Smith Westerns were kicked out of Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday night for peeing in... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Former Smiths' frontman to play London tonight more info