Tag: The Smiths

Lyrics by Joy Division, The Smiths and The Stone Roses appear on Manchester streets

Lyrics by Joy Division, The Smiths and The Stone Roses appear on Manchester streets

An artist known only by his Instagram handle alshepmcr has taken to stenciling lyrics from classic songs by legendary Manchester bands Joy Division, The Smiths and The Stone Roses onto the double-yellow lines that split the city’s streets — a creative endeavor, he says, that’s designed to make people stop and think.

Listen: The The, 'We Can't Stop What's Coming' — first new single in 10 years

Listen: The The, ‘We Can’t Stop What’s Coming’ — first new single in 10 years

Matt Johnson debuted his first new The The single in a decade today on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show, calling in to the program to introduce “We Can’t Stop What’s Coming,” a tribute to his late brother that will be released as a 7-inch single for Record Store Day in the U.K.

Morrissey cancels 3rd concert in San Antonio in 6 months, citing 'health concerns'

Morrissey cancels 3rd concert in San Antonio in 6 months, citing ‘health concerns’

Third time’s not a charm: Morrissey canceled his third concert in San Antonio, Texas, in just six months, citing “health concerns stemming from (the singer’s) appearance in Tucson” earlier this week in scrubbing tonight’s planned performance at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

Watch: Morrissey walks off during 'Everyday is Like Sunday,' ends concert after 6 songs

Watch: Morrissey walks off during ‘Everyday is Like Sunday,’ ends concert after 6 songs

Buying a ticket to a Morrissey concert remains a dicey proposition, with the latest mishap coming Monday night in Tucson, Ariz., as the former Smiths singer left the stage with vocal issues during the night’s sixth song, “Everyday is Like Sunday” — leaving fans far short of a full show.

'Breakfast with The Smiths' radio show finds new home on The Independent FM

‘Breakfast with The Smiths’ radio show finds new home on The Independent FM

Turns out the world will listen: Online radio show “Breakfast with The Smiths — The World of Morrissey,” after just one week off the web following the shutdown of Indie1031.com, has found a new home and will return this Sunday, the program’s host, Jose Maldonado, has revealed.

'Breakfast with The Smiths' radio show ends 8-year run as Indie1031.com goes dark

‘Breakfast with The Smiths’ radio show ends 8-year run as Indie1031.com goes dark

After eight years, the online radio show “Breakfast with The Smiths — The World of Morrissey” is no more — at least for now — now that its longtime home, Los Angeles’ Indie 103.1, ended its webstream, which had continued to play music since the station shut down its FM signal in 2009.