The Trump-Smiths feud is the latest episode in a story that re-emerges every four years: the war between musicians and politicians over campaign music Somewhere in Donald Trump’s orbit, embed...
Singer told to rest for two weeks, forcing him to cancel gigs in California and Los Angeles The singer Morrissey is being treated for “physical exhaustion” after cancelling a number of date...
With tickets for big-name stars at a premium, it’s a great time to be a tribute act. Artists from ‘Tina Turner’ to the Arctic Numpties take us into their bizarre lives Jon Bon Jovi is eat...
Soho theatre, London The Smiths’ songs are transplanted on to the gothic horror of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – and it works A lifelong fan of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein , the New Yor...
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has caused an international row by misreading Russia-Georgia relations, live on stage. But he’s not the first star to stray into controversial territory A...
From a former prime minister to an entrepreneur and heaps of pop legends, we’ve charted the most terrible television appearances made by famous people who cannot act If you have ever wondered...
The actor, writer and musician answers your questions on Buddhism, The Sopranos and his musical heroes YOU’VE SAID STARTING BANDS HELPED YOU COME OUT OF A PERIOD OF DISSATISFACTION AFTER THE ...
Former Smiths frontman writes impassioned screed on his website, criticising media and record labels for lack of support for O’Connor during her life Morrissey has written a vociferous tribut...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/27/morrissey-sinead-oconnor-death
Former Smiths frontman criticises holiday firm for selling tickets for Tenerife zoo that offers animal shows Morrissey has written to Jet2holidays urging the tour operator to drop its associati...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/11/morrissey-jet2holidays-marine-parks-orcas-dolphins
WOODSIES 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 It�...
In a second feature marking 40 years of the Smiths, fans including Andy Burnham and Connie Constance consider how and why the band have endured • ‘An astounding rush of real-time creativity...
Not everyone finds it easy to listen to the Smiths now, but those early transmissions were utterly formative for this vital new band and their enraptured fans It was 40 years ago this month tha...
Bassist with the Smiths whose distinctive melodic style was central to the band’s sound Andy Rourke, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 59, was a bass player with a distinctive melodic sty...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/19/andy-rourke-obituary
Rourke’s propulsive basslines worked in perfect tandem with Johnny Marr’s guitar parts to create the Smiths’ singular sound • Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59 • Andy...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/19/andy-rourke-the-smiths-bassist
When Simon Armitage left his job as a probation worker to become a full-time poet his dad was horrified. Is the former young subversive turned royal appointee now part of the establishment? I�...
American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new record Morrissey has spoken out after Miley Cyrus dropped out of a guest spot on his upcoming album, d...
Labour and the City | Morrissey’s motorway stop | Vince Cable’s legacy | Silent school dinners | The Year of the Three Kings Labour is rightly pursuing the “prawn cocktail offensive 2.0�...
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 ...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/11/alvvays-molly-rankin-interview-blue-rev
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? The mos...
On the eve of his new double album, the songwriter takes questions from Observer readers and celebrity fans on being a style icon, marrying young, and 20 years without booze Johnny Marr calls h...
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/feb/06/johnny-marr-fan-questions-fever-dreams-interview