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Johnny Marr’s iconic Smiths guitars fetch millions at landmark auction

The 111 lots auctioned on Thursday featured a range of instruments played by Marr fetched nearly £4 million

The Independent UK

Bigmouth strums again: was Andy Burnham’s Smiths jam in Kyiv the perfect soundtrack to a Britain in freefall?

The UK prime minister clearly still adores the band. Perhaps he’s attracted to songs about sham justice and murderous meat factories, shot through with nihilism and exquisite despair

The Guardian - UK

Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast

In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a striking new hotel on the historic waterfront

The Guardian - UK

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Diamonds or duds: Are these the most overrated albums of all time?

Time to kill some sacred cows... Euronews Culture throws caution to the wind and reappraises the albums which are too often and perhaps wrongly elevated to 'masterpiece' status.

Euronews

Reissue, Repackage, re-evaluate the songs: Morrissey And Marr have collaborated on new Smiths Rough Trade archive release

Both contribute sleeve notes to Rough Trade 45s box set

MusicRadar

'The world has ended': Morrissey pays tribute to late manager

Morrissey has penned an emotional tribute to his late manager Peter Katsis, who died last week aged 69.

BANG Premier

Morrissey cancels Las Vegas residency because of 'unforeseen logistical circumstances'

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has cancelled his four-night Las Vegas residency that was scheduled to begin next week due to "unforeseen logistical circumstances".

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I edited What Hi-Fi? in the late 2000s and saw Sony launch a dancing egg, headphones go mainstream, and the launch of a revolutionary (and divisive) music service

The hi-fi industry in the 2000s and 2010s could be a curious place – but it was also a time of revolution

What Hi-Fi?

The Smiths album The Queen Is Dead to be celebrated on new UK tour with Mike Joyce and Stephen Street

Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and producer Stephen Street will mark 40 years of The Queen Is Dead with a nationwide UK tour featuring stories, memorabilia and a full track‑by‑track breakdown.

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Vicki Wickham obituary

Journalist, producer, talent manager and driving force behind the 1960s pop music TV show Ready Steady Go!

The Guardian - UK

Morrissey urges Sánchez to end bullfighting on return to Spain

The British singer and veteran animal rights activist has sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez calling for an end to bullfights and bull runs.

Euronews

’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey

As they release their first album in 16 years, the Vini Reilly-fronted band answer your questions on sandpaper record sleeves, having Harry Styles as a fan and inventing a new style of guitar music

The Guardian - UK

How soon is now? Tomorrow, if you're Andy Burnham

WHEN you say it’s going to happen now, when exactly do you mean?

The National (Scotland)

“Morrissey sent me one of his famous letters which I’ve framed on the wall. It just read, ‘Dear Bernard, I’m sorry - I can’t’”: Bernard Butler shares with us the events that almost led to a team-up with Morrissey

Bernard Butler shares with us the odd events that lead to him almost teaming up with Morrissey

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“People have it played at their wedding, and I’m like, ‘Why?’”: We speak to the duo behind one of the most uplifting songs of the 1990s

From the ashes of an acrimonious split came the song that some regard as the I Will Survive of the ‘90s

What Hi-Fi?

Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi

Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer

MusicRadar

"Diversity is a lie": Morrissey launches bizarre tirade against BBC over new single Notre-Dame

The former Smiths frontman has taken issue with the amount of airplay the UK broadcaster has given his track

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Morrissey claims 'diversity is a lie' in rant about the BBC

Morrissey has hit out the BBC for not playing his single Notre-Dame.

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"If a grudge is going to escalate, you might as well sock each other out and get it over with." How Deftones dealt with fame, the road and each other on the White Pony tour

Theft, Night Ranger singalongs and Gatorade cocktails: 48 hours in Madrid and San Sebastián with Deftones

Louder

"He has devoted his entire life to killing Morrissey." Morrissey launches yet another attack on former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr, and the BBC

"Bigmarr Strikes Again"

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Morrissey criticises upcoming BBC Smiths documentary and bandmate Johnny Marr

Morrissey has issued a lengthy criticism of a forthcoming BBC documentary about The Smiths, claiming it portrays him unfairly and excludes his involvement.

Euronews

The Rolling Stones: ‘Foreign Tongues’ & The 30 worst album covers of all time

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains images you can’t unsee. Some album covers also feature language some people may find offensive.

Guitar World

“We were high with it, and after just a few takes, we had one of our best ever songs – something that felt like pop music and beyond”: The making of the Smiths’ 1986 classic The Queen Is Dead

It was a square peg amid the shred scene and almost sank Johnny Marr, but the Smiths’ majestic third album ended up as the jewel in their crown

MusicRadar

“I find it amazing that people are singing along in such a celebratory way about being involved in a car crash”: We speak to The Smiths’ producer Stephen Street and learn how their most beloved song came to be

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out remains one of The Smiths’ most heartbreaking songs - a near-perfect example of the potency of Marr and Morrissey’s songwriting partnership

Euronews

Sleepless in Spain: Morrisey cancels Valencia concert over 'indescribable hell' of restless night

British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing "indescribable hell" from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

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