Who broke up The Smiths?
The straw that broke the band
The Smiths
“I don’t care too much for being down-to-earth”: How did The Smiths write great riffs?
They were tight, propulsive and versatile
Bernard Sumner’s favourite song by The Smiths: “It knocked me for six”
“It kind of knocked me for six.”
‘Shoplifters Of The World Unite’: When socialism topped the charts
“Hand it over, hand it over, hand it over.”
Morrissey announces UK and Ireland tour, including huge Manchester show
The tour is set to begin in Dublin on May 31st.
The Story Behind The Song: The Smiths’ ode and adherence to plagiarism in ‘Cemetry Gates’
A playful take on imitation in art.
“There isn’t a band in the world who’s got a song anywhere near that”: the quest to make 1984 the best year in music history
The dawn of new possibilities.
Demons and Lyrical Absurdity: the 10 most poetic songs by The Smiths
The power of lyrical absurdity.
“Heaven knows I’m miserable now”: The five most depressing songs by The Smiths
Masters of doom and gloom.