As the ratio of Johnny Marr coolness to Morrissey shit talk rises exponentially, the idea of a Smiths reunion gets even more ludicrous as the years go on. But while Morrissey might cause a collective […]
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Have we any patience left for Morrissey?
In 2008, Sparks released the song ‘Lighten Up, Morrissey’ – an arched eyebrow nod to Stephen Patrick’s reputation as indie music’s greatest curmudgeon. Some 10 years later, Baltimore rapper JPEGMAFIA has a song on his […]
Gigs of the week: March 20-26
MORRISSEY, Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Tuesday ASIDE from his role as one of the last great iconic frontmen, Morrissey’s greatest talent these days seems to be keeping us all guessing. After Morrissey bowed out before Christmas […]
Johnny Marr interview: ‘There’s a trick to getting things sounding so simple’
You can buy a T-shirt online with the simple all-capitals slogan ‘JOHNNY FUCKIN MARR’. It’s a shortcut to a collective music memory, all wrapped up in a name. This directness also rubs off on Marr’s approach to songwriting. Chatting over the phone about his […]
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