The Smiths
‘Shoplifters of the World’ Pays a Homage to The Smiths, But Can’t Erase the Morrissey of It All
We spoke to the director and stars about what it was like to make a love letter to a band and artist that betrayed their past.
'(500) Days of Summer' Still Sucks
The twee 'anti rom com' was released ten years ago today, in the UK. But its left behind a very specific legacy.
Why the Elevator Scene in '(500 Days) of Summer' Still Pisses People Off 10 Years Later
Is it cute, or cringe? Fans of The Smiths tell us why that iconic scene made them swoon or scream.
The Smyths Are Here for All Your Non-Morrissey Smiths Needs
After The Smiths' failed reunion this year, I spoke to the people who'd paid £20 to see a tribute act play central London on a Saturday night.
Johnny Marr Is On Another Planet and Wants Us to Join Him
On his new album 'Call the Comet,' the ex-Smiths guitarist finds defiance and offers solace in escapism as the world crumbles before our eyes.
My List of 'Best British Songs Ever' Actually Features Women :)
If "British" is a synonym for "mostly white men," a Radio X listener poll that championed Oasis, Queen, Arctic Monkeys and The Smiths makes total sense.
A Study Using Facebook Likes Suggests Music Nerds Are Nervous Wrecks
A 2015 study, unearthed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica story, tells us what to expect from fans of Björk, Marilyn Manson, and, uh... Nightwish.
Morrissey Says He’s No Longer Doing Print Interviews, World Rejoices
If you believe in a deity, now is the time to give thanks.
10 Iconic Photographs That Became Album Covers
How images by Nan Goldin, Deana Lawson, Peter Hujar, Diane Arbus, and Ryan McGinley have found new life as record sleeves.
Morrissey is a Grown Baby Who Didn't Perform Last Night Because The Stage Was Too Cold
The Mariah of rock strikes again.
'England Is Mine' and the Airbrushed Rock Star Biopic
Why it's frustrating to see male rock stars presented as romanticized versions of themselves on film.
The New Morrissey Biopic Returns to a Time Before He Was Problematic
It doesn't have the legal rights to use any of music and only focuses on his early, pre-Smiths life - so who exactly would want to watch it?