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Drummer Mike Joyce says The Smiths 'are Irish'

'I was born in England and I have a British passport, but I also have an Irish passport and I’m Irish and that’s just the way it is'

Irish Mirror

Morrissey at Brixton Academy review: surprisingly fuss-free and formulaic

While controversy often swirls around the former Smiths frontman, this gig largely sidestepped the rambling rants and focused on the music behind the man

Evening Standard

Alvvays’ Molly Rankin: ‘We drive people crazy with the things that we want’

After a five year wait, the Canadian indie-rock band have returned with Blue Rev, one of the best records of the year. Their lead singer and guitarist reflects on perfectionism, Morrissey fandom and creating a sound that’s ‘strange and familiar’

The Guardian - UK

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M People founder ‘very angry’ over use of song at Tory conference

Band founder tweeted in anger after PM walked on conference stage to hit 1993 single Moving On Up

The Guardian - UK

Morrissey fans queue for nearly 24 HOURS overnight outside Apollo with sleeping bags

'I’m here because it’s Morrissey. How do you put him into words?'

Manchester Evening News

Smiths Group shares lead small band of FTSE 100 gainers

Engineering group also ups its forecast as order book stays strong despite supply chain “challenges”

Evening Standard

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

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‘My life would be very different without the Fall’: Stewart Lee’s honest playlist

The comedian is still inspired by Mark E Smith but has finally fallen out of love with Morrissey. But whose sandwiches did he once steal?

The Guardian - UK

The Shins' mastermind James Mercer, 51, reflects on his band's 2001 debut album: 'I get the chills'

You can take the young American out of England. But, even after four decades, you can't take England out of the now not-so-young American.

Tribune News Service

Kromek signs distribution deal for radiation detection kit in US and South American markets

The North East firm has partnered with a major supplier to airports and the defence market

Birmingham Post

Johnny Marr joins Crowded House on stage and stuns fans at Castlefield Bowl gig

The Smiths guitarist was a surprise star guest as Crowded House headed to Castlefield Bowl

Manchester Evening News

Rick Astley Revisits His Career-Making Song with ‘Gratitude’

How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of become something else,” he says. “The video and the song have drifted off into…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morrissey announces new tour including Manchester Apollo homecoming show

The Manchester music icon has announced a new UK and Ireland tour - how to get tickets

Manchester Evening News

Manchester state of mind - Alicia Keys joined by Johnny Marr to sing The Smiths at AO Arena gig

Alicia Keys dazzled at the AO Arena and was joined by Manc rock royalty to sing a classic from The Smiths

Manchester Evening News

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Morrisey announces Glasgow stop-off for brand new UK tour

The former The Smiths frontman will be embarking on a solo tour in September and October, and will welcome everyone in, "with no rules, regulations or restrictions in place".

Evening Standard

Morrissey’s back (again) - the former Smiths frontman announces UK tour and upcoming album

The tour will include two nights in London

Daily Mirror

Shaun Ryder and Peter Hook share memories of club where Madonna did first UK gig

Stars of the 1980s 'Madchester' acid house music scene pay tribute to the legendary Hacienda nightclub, which opened in a former warehouse in the city in 1982 but later closed after drug and gun chaos

Evening Standard

Platinum Jubilee: In defense of the Queen

Our monarch’s made it glowing to her Platinum Jubilee party, but Paul Flynn didn’t always have such a golden view of her. He shares how he came round to Britain’s national institution

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The Guardian - UK

‘The Queen’s gone round the bend!’ – HM in pop, from Slowthai to the Smiths to Blur

She’s been called a fascist, a parasite and a pretty nice girl who doesn’t have a lot to say. So are all pop songs about the monarch treasonous? And are they really directed at her?

Benzinga

Raymond James Says 'Supply Chain Challenges Made Q1 Messy' For This Medtech Stock

ICU Medical Inc (NASDAQ:ICUI) reported Q1 sales of $543.1 million vs. Raymond James' estimate of $530 million. Core ICU beat by $7 million, while newly acquired Smiths Medical missed by $5 million. With an Outperform rating, the analysts lowered the price target from $265 to $235. Adjusted EPS was $1.82, down from Raymond James' estimate…

The Independent UK

Exhibition celebrating British pop culture to launch in Manchester

The British Pop Archive will include items from different aspects of Manchester’s highly recognisable pop scene.

Manchester Evening News

Salford Lads Club secures future after Covid with funding boost

The news has been welcomed by former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce

The Independent UK

Johnny Marr says there’s ‘zero chance’ he’ll work with Morrissey again

Marr and Morrissey have not worked together since The Smiths broke up in 1987

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Marr: ‘When I play Smiths songs I experience this huge wave of elation’

On the eve of his new double album, the acclaimed songwriter takes questions from musicians, politicians and readers

Daily Mirror

Morrissey savages former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr in scathing open letter

Morrissey has issued a statement where he's asked his former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr to stop talking about him during interviews

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