This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Morrissey announces more European tour dates Morrissey has announced 22 new dates across Europe as part of his 2025 solo tour – and this is how to get tickets. The tour will begin on 12 June and head to […]

1 year ago

‘If Oasis can do it, The Smiths can too’ Johnny Marr has responded to suggestions that The Smiths should get back together following the news that Oasis are reuniting. On Tuesday morning, Oasis officially confirmed they would be reuniting for a run of 14 massive gigs next summer. Some 15 years after they last performed live together, […]

1 year ago

Andy Rourke has been described as a ‘supremely gifted musician’ Tributes have poured in for The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke after he tragically passed away aged 59. Former bandmate Johnny Marr announced the news on Twitter this morning, describing the Manchester music star as a “supremely gifted musician”. The tweet said: “It is with deep […]

3 years ago

Some of the lyrics refer to victims being ‘vaporised’ and the grieving as ‘morons’ Singer-songwriter Morrissey‘s new song about the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 is causing debate online due to its graphic nature and some of its controversial lyrics. Performing in Las Vegas at the start of the month, The Smiths‘ former frontman debuted […]

4 years ago

Morrissey took issue with the depiction of his character The former Smiths frontman is no stranger to controversy or coming out with kooky corkers, but as far his all-time quotes go, this is certainly up there with one of his most ironic yet. For a man now more infamous for offending others these days than […]

5 years ago

Can you feel it in the air tonight? It’s that time of the week again, The JOE Music Quiz is here. How are you finding the new look quiz? Did you do alright last week? As explained the topics will stay the same week to week but with a different artist and genre of music […]

8 years ago