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The Killer review – David Fincher’s slick but conventional hit man movie

Michael Fassbender is the clinical assassin, the Smiths provide the soundtrack – and Tilda Swinton’s cameo steals the show

The Guardian - UK

‘Liquid in’ airport scanners help drive Smiths Group profits beyond £500m

A third of revenue came from products developed in the last five years, with one of the top items being 3D CT scanners for security scans

Evening Standard

OPINION - Centrist Dad: what it’s like to play in a band with Robert Peston and Ed Balls

It all started as a dinner party joke...

Evening Standard

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The Killers scrap new album plans as they continue 2023 tour

Band put on an energetic show in Scotland on August 29 after performance at Reading and Leeds festivals

Evening Standard

Michael Imperioli: ‘I still give Morrissey the benefit of the doubt’

The actor, writer and musician answers your questions on Buddhism, The Sopranos and his musical heroes

The Guardian - UK

Morrissey lashes out at tributes to Sinead O’Connor: ‘You praise her now only because it’s too late’

‘You hadn’t the guts to support her when she was alive and she was looking for you,’ claims former Smiths singer

The Independent UK

Morrissey blasts celebrities posting tributes to Sinead O’Connor following her death

The Smiths singer vented his anger at the ‘lack of support’ while she was alive

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‘You hadn’t the guts to support her’: Morrissey decries music industry after Sinéad O’Connor’s death

Former Smiths frontman writes impassioned screed on his website, criticising media and record labels for lack of support of O’Connor during her life

The Guardian - UK

‘You praise her now only because it’s too late’: Morrissey lashes out at tributes to Sinead O’Connor

‘You hadn’t the guts to support her when she was alive and she was looking for you,’ claims former Smiths singer

The Independent UK

10 terrible Britpop albums with one classic song

There were some era-defining records made during the Britpop boom, but some stinkers too. Here's ten terrible efforts that were saved by one song.

Louder

‘I lived in this tee for six years’: readers remember beloved band T-shirts

Guardian readers pick their favourite band T-shirts, including a threadbare Led Zeppelin tee, a much-loved Waterboys garment and an exhaustive the Who collection

The Guardian - UK

Blur and Smiths producer Stephen Street champions the CD format – and says bands might need them with the cost and time of pressing vinyl going up

Can we have the best of both worlds with album packages?

MusicRadar

50 guitar chord shapes guitarists need to know

Increase your fretboard vocabulary now!

MusicRadar

Morrissey at Vicar Street: How to get there, stage times, tickets, and setlist

The 'Sudehead' hitmaker is set to perform two back to back gigs at Vicar Street on Saturday 15 July and Sunday 16 July

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Nottingham Post

Morrissey confirms cancelled Nottingham Royal Concert Hall show won't be rescheduled

The artist, best known for fronting rock band the Smiths, had been due to appear at the Royal Concert Hall on Sunday, July 9

The Guardian - UK

Morrissey: Jet2holidays must cut ties to marine parks over orcas and dolphins

Former Smiths frontman criticises holiday firm for selling tickets for Tenerife zoo that offers animal shows

Leeds Live

Blossoms at Millennium Square review: The rain didn't stop the indie party

Blossoms were supported by Miles Kane at their Sounds of The City gig at Millennium Square in Leeds city centre

Evening Standard

From Lizzo to Elton: all the Glastonbury highlights and how to catch up on them at home

It’s (sadly) impossible to catch everything at Worthy Farm, but you can watch all of these stand-out moments from the comfort of your own sofa...

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Louder

Remembering the time a young Damon Albarn fired shots at Morrissey

Blur frontman Damon Albarn was miffed at a comment from the ex-Smiths singer – but, then, who wasn't by the time the 90s rolled around?

MusicRadar

5 songs guitarists need to hear by... Johnny Marr

The former Smiths guitarist is a generational talent, the player Noel Gallagher calls the GOAT, but what songs should players check out to get a handle on his style?

The Independent UK

From Rick Astley to Lewis Capaldi’s singalong: 5 of the most joyful moments from Saturday at Glastonbury

There was late-night drama as Lana Del Rey’s set on the Other Stage was cut, and fun to be had with Rick Astley’s covers of The Smiths

The Guardian - UK

The Pretenders at Glastonbury review – Chrissie Hynde in the pocket with Johnny Marr and Dave Grohl

Hynde’s reliably resonant and calming roar finds new backing with surprise appearances from Marr, Grohl – and a shy Paul McCartney

Manchester Evening News

Rick Astley 'wins' Glastonbury as he performs 'awesome' collaboration with Blossoms

The set was hailed 'pure magic' by one stunned fan

The Guardian - UK

Blossoms and Rick Astley at Glastonbury review – Smiths hits are the very opposite of miserable now

Covering the Smiths’ back catalogue in a secret Glasto set, Blossoms are admirably tight, while Astley banishes any sense of moral queasiness at listening to these beloved songs

MusicRadar

"I remember Our Kid saying, 'Why are you writing reggae songs?'" – The story of Wonderwall, Noel Gallagher's song that Liam hated

A songwriter in peak form, a singer and band who hated it, and the song that became bigger than anyone could have imagined

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