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The 50 greatest Glastonbury moments… ever!

A look at the best bits from the five decades since Michael Eavis first invited the world to Worthy Farm

NME - 25th June 2020

Music News

Check out recordings of unknown supergroup featuring members of The Smiths, Suede, Roxy Music and Supergrass

Here's Chaz Chance & The Prophets...

Nick Reilly - 28th April 2020

Music News

Brandon Flowers on separating Morrissey from his art: “I don’t agree with him but I’m not going to burn my Smiths CDs”

The Killers frontman is a huge Smiths fan and has cited Morrissey as one of his biggest influences

Rhian Daly - 19th April 2020

Music News

Johnny Marr teaches fans how to play a Smiths classic from his home studio

'The Headmaster Ritual', taught by the man himself

Patrick Clarke - 17th April 2020

Music News

Morrissey fans share lockdown-inspired takes on classic song titles and lyrics

"There Is A Lad That Never Goes Out"

Tom Skinner - 25th March 2020

Album Reviews

Morrissey – ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’ review: his best album in years (if you can tune out his opinions)

Moz's 13th solo album verges on the avant garde, marking a bold departure. It might even be worth crossing the Twittermob line for

Mark Beaumont - 12th March 2020

Music News

Morrissey airs new songs and rare Smiths favourites as he kicks off European tour in Leeds

The gig at the First Direct Arena hosted the first live performance of 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' for 7 years

Will Richards - 9th March 2020

Music News

Watch Supergrass cover The Smiths’ ‘Please Please Please…’ with Johnny Marr

Iconic

Nick Reilly - 28th February 2020

Film News

Exclusive: Johnny Marr to team up with Hans Zimmer for James Bond ‘No Time To Die’ score

The name's Marr, Johnny Marr.

Andrew Trendell - 17th January 2020

Music News

Listen to The Smiths’ historic first-ever demo after 1982 recording surfaces online

Their first demo was a cover of 1960s girl group song 'I Want A Boy For My Birthday'

John Earls - 19th December 2019

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