Friday, May 1, 2026

New Kneecap song Irish Goodbye ‘confronts reality’ of rapper’s mother’s suicide

Móglaí Bap wrote Kneecap's new song as he struggled to "confront the reality" of his mother's suicide. The Irish...
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Morrissey cancels two 2026 shows

Morrissey has cancelled two of his Nude Tour shows in California. The former Smiths frontman was due to...

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow reunite on new song about Morrissey stalker

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow have co-written a song from the point of view of Morrissey's stalker. The former...

Rick Astley would sing The Smiths’ songs ‘every weekend’ – but Blossoms don’t need him

Rick Astley would do another Songs of The Smiths tour - but he doesn't think he can get Blossoms back on stage.

Pete Doherty adds ‘very special guest’ Mike Joyce of The Smiths to select dates of solo tour

Pete Doherty has announced former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce will play select dates on his solo tour. The Libertines...

Morrissey reveals why he agreed to a Smiths reunion tour

Morrissey says he agreed to a Smiths reunion tour because it was "the last time such a thing would be possible".

Manchester is the number one city in the UK for launching chart-topping groups

Manchester has been revealed as being the top destination in the UK for launching chart-topping groups. The city...

Johnny Marr hits back at Morrissey

Johnny Marr has admitted he "said no" to a Smiths reunion. The 'Easy Money' hitmaker has responded to a...

The Smiths’ late bassist Andy Rourke to be honoured with Manchester mural

The Smiths' Mike Joyce has launched a fundraiser for a permanent mural of late bandmate Andy Rourke in Manchester.

Morrissey claims Johnny Marr ‘blocked’ release of The Smiths’ greatest hits album

Morrissey has claimed Johnny Marr has "blocked" the release of a greatest hits album by The Smiths. The 65-year-old...

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