Chorus.fm — The Smiths have released the live version of “Rubber Ring/What She Said/Rubber Ring.” The track, which can be streamed below, comes from the live disc on the upcoming boxset for The Queen is Dead. more info

Stereogum — The Smiths are releasing a deluxe reissue of their seminal 1986 album The Queen Is Dead next month. The 3-CD box set will include a remastered version of the original LP, a second disc of demos and b-sides, and a third disc featuring the previously u... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Morrissey, lead singer of the Smiths, beloved cultural icon, the Pope of Mope, is a character built for a biopic, with his James Dean-inspired pompadour and earnestly morose lyrics born out of working-class ennui and teenage depression. Mark Gillâ�... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Vol. 1 Brooklyn interviewed author Catherine Lacey. The Quietus reconsidered the Smiths' last studio album, Strangeways Here We Come, released 30 years ago. n+1 shared an excerpt from Jarett Kobek's novel The Future Won't Be Long. Steve Earle shared ... more info

Sweeping The Nation — The year of Live Aid, of course, and with it and We Are The World came the birth of the superstar, so much so that by September Michael Jackson could outbid Paul McCartney for the Beatles' publishing. Wham! went to China, Brothers In Arms popular... more info

Dlisted — While promoting Girls Trip during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Thursday night, Jada Pinkett Smith was asked about the “craziest rumor” she’s heard about her family. Now, you might think the craziest rumor about the Pinkett Smiths... more info

The Quietus — The vinyl box set will come with previously unreleased recordings more info

Uncut — Remastered and expanded to include demos, b-sides, alternative versions and a live album Remastered and expanded to include demos, b-sides, alternative versions and a live album The post The Smiths announce The Queen Is Dead deluxe reissue appea... more info

Stereogum — The Smiths' seminal 1986 album The Queen Is Dead will be reissued this year. The forum Morrissey-Solo points out that the super deluxe edition is available for pre-order on Amazon's UK site, and the tracklist accompanies the listing. The edition will... more info

Chorus.fm — The Smith Street Band have announced some new tour dates. August 18 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar ^ August 19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater August 20 — San Francisco, CA — Swedish American Hall ^ August 22 — Portland, OR — Analog The... more info