Feb 11, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Goldenvoice, the company who puts on Coachella, has announced a new Los Angeles festival named Cruel World and it features a dream lineup for fans of 1980s New Wave and goth music, including: Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie, Devo, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs, Violent Femmes, Public Image LTD., Gary Numan, The Church, Berlin, Missing Persons, Marc Almond, and others. More

Jan 31, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, on March 20 via BMG. Now he has shared another song from it, “Love Is On Its Way Out.” More

Jan 10, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has announced a new album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, and has shared its first single, “Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know?” (which features guest vocals from Motown legend Thelma Houston). More

May 24, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Welsh singer/songwriter/guitarist Cate Le Bon has released a new album, Reward, today via Mexican Summer and it’s our Album of the Week. Find more info on the album here, as well as on a strong runner-up that was almost our Album of the Week, Hayden Thorpe‘s Diviner. Plus there are streams of other notable albums released today. More

Apr 09, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing California Son, a covers album, on May 24 via BMG. Now he has announced some new tour dates with Interpol opening. More

Apr 08, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing California Son, a covers album, on May 24 via BMG. Now he has shared the album’s cover of “Wedding Bell Blues,” which was a 1969 hit for The 5th Dimension and was originally written by Laura Nyro. The track features Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, with backing vocals from Lydia Night of The Regrettes. More

Mar 20, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing California Son, a covers album, on May 24 via BMG. Now he has shared the album’s cover of “Morning Starship,” a 1973 song by Jobriath (aka Bruce Wayne Campbell). The track features Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear. More

Feb 26, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey previously announced his intention to release California Son, a covers album. Now he has shared its first single, a cover of Roy Orbison’s “It’s Over” that features LP (aka Laura Pergolizzi), and has confirmed the album’s other details, such as its tracklist and other featured artists. More

Nov 08, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden last night to perform his cover of The Pretenders’ “Back on the Chain Gang.” He released a video for the cover last week and the track will be featured on the deluxe edition of his 2017 album, Low in High School, which is due out December 7 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. More

Nov 01, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey released his last album, Low in High School, in November 2017 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. On December 7 he is releasing a deluxe edition of the album. It includes four previously unreleased tracks and five covers of songs by his favorite artists. More

Aug 31, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Sweden’s The Radio Dept. have shared a new song, “Going Down Swinging.” “Going Down Swinging” is a political song that is timed to the upcoming Swedish national elections. One line references Morrissey: “Nazis should be dealt with like in Normandie/Only inbreds join an alt right parade/Someone please tell that to Morrissey.” More

Jul 23, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has shared a “lost studio track” entitled “Blue Dreamers Eyes.” It was posted to his official website (www.morrisseycentral.com) but was shared from the YouTube account of his nephew, photographer Sam Esty Rayne. More

Apr 17, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey recently launched a new website (www.morrisseycentral.com) and today there was a bit of activity there. He shared what he’s describing as a “lost studio track” entitled “By the Time I Get to Wherever I’m Going.” More

Dec 18, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey released a new album, Low in High School, last month via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Of course, most of the talk since then has been about Morrissey defending alleged sexual assaulters Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein in a pair of interviews, one with the German newspaper Der Spiegel and another with the British newspaper The Sunday Times). More

Nov 30, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has shared a new video for “Jacky’s Only Happy When She’s Up on the Stage.” Robert Hales directed the clip, which features Morrissey performing the song in a TV studio as if on an old 1960s music show (such as Ready Steady Go!), complete with backing dancers and some dancing from Morrissey. More

Nov 17, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey released a new album, Low in High School, today via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Now you can stream the whole thing below. More

Nov 10, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

We haven’t done a Songs of the Week post for a few weeks, due to various factors, but now we’re back. This week we’ve got the first singles from the upcoming new albums by Marlon Williams, Chromeo, and Superchunk, as well as two covers (Widowspeak covering Neil Young and Elbow taking on The Beatles). More

Nov 07, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Now he has shared another song from the album, “Jacky’s Only Happy When She’s Up on the Stage,” via a lyric video. More

Oct 25, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Now he has shared a lyric video for another song from the album, “I Wish You Lonely.” In the song he wishes the listener could experience just a little bit of loneliness he feels, to better understand him. More

Oct 17, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Previously he shared the album’s first single, “Spent the Day in Bed,” and announced some American tour dates for this fall. He also stopped by the BBC music show Later… with Jools Holland to perform “Spent the Day in Bed.” Now the song has a video. More

Oct 04, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Previously he shared the album’s first single, “Spent the Day in Bed,” and announced some American tour dates for this fall. Last night she stopped by the BBC music show Later… with Jools Holland to perform “Spent the Day in Bed.” More

Sep 22, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

We’re back down to eight Songs of the Week, after promising last week to stick with a Top 10 for awhile. But it was a slow week for new tracks. Still, there were some clear gems this week, as you will see below, with an easy choice for top song. More

Sep 22, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Earlier this week he shared the album’s first single, “Spent the Day in Bed.” Now he has announced some American tour dates for this fall. More

Sep 19, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey is releasing a new album, Low in High School, on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Now he has shared the album’s first single, “Spent the Day in Bed.” More

Aug 22, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has announced a new album, Low in High School, due for release on November 17 via BMG and his own new label, Etienne. Morrissey recorded the album with producer Joe Chiccarelli (who also produced his last album, 2014’s World Peace is None of Your Business). More

Jul 07, 2017 By Stephen Mayne

It’s not been long since the President in all his wisdom announced his decision to withdraw America from the Paris Agreement on climate change. That will likely come up again during the G20 meeting (more below) but first we have duo Marian Hill demonstrating not everyone has to give up on the environment. More

Jun 30, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

England is Mine is a new unauthorized biopic about a teenaged Morrissey before he formed the iconic Manchester band The Smiths in 1982. It mainly takes place in the 1970s and leads up to Stephen Morrissey meeting future Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Now the first trailer for the film has been shared. More

May 23, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey grew up in Manchester, England, where his iconic band The Smiths was formed in 1982. Morrissey was in his hometown last night, celebrating his birthday, when he got word of last night’s terrorist attack at Manchester Arena at the end of an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people. More

Jan 18, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

OK Go may be known for their elaborate music videos, but they also haven’t shied away from making political statements and have taken part in most of Under the Radar‘s politically themed special Protest Issues. More

Nov 30, 2016 By Christopher Roberts

The Smiths are releasing a new 7-inch that includes two previously unreleased tracks. More

Jul 27, 2016 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has announced a Fall tour that will take him to various points of the globe. They include dates in America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and other Asian countries. The dates are below via True to You. More

Sep 24, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Back in 2013 Morrissey had previously written his autobiography, but today he has released his debut fiction novel, List of the Lost, via Penguin Books. Little was known about the book, beyond its cover art, but now Morrissey has posted to his official fan site True to You a synopsis/description of the book and it’s a bit bizarre. Also the initial reviews from the U.K. book critics have been scathing. More

Aug 28, 2015 By Laura Studarus

Last weekend Los Angeles hosted FYF Festival. Check out Robert Redfield’s gallery of images from day two featuring Belle and Sebastian, D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Laura Marling,Lower Dens, Mac DeMarco, Morrissey, Solange, Toro Y Moi, Unknown Mortal Orchestra. More

Aug 26, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Back in 2013 Morrissey had previously written his autobiography, but he is now releasing his debut fiction novel, List of the Lost. More

Aug 19, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has made two televised appearances. First he was interviewed by broadcasting legend Larry King for his online Larry King Now show. Morrissey doesn’t do a lot of interviews and even less of them are on camera (this one is described as his first in-depth on camera interview in 10 years), so it’s fascinating to watch. More

Aug 06, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey has shared on his True to You website three demos of songs that appeared on his 2009 album Years of Refusal. More

Jun 26, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Morrissey stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform “Kiss Me a Lot,” a song from last year’s World Peace is None of Your Business. More

Apr 06, 2015 By Mike Hilleary

Recently announcing plans for a North American tour this summer, Morrissey has premiered a brand new music video for his World Peace Is None of Your Business single, “Kiss Me A Lot.” More

Apr 03, 2015 By Mike Hilleary

After a bout of illness forced two tour cancellations last year behind his most recent LP World Peace Is None of Your Business, Morrissey has announced plans for a third attempt at North America audiences this summer. More

Aug 26, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Looking to finally clean the slate of unnecessary drama and illness from his touring protocol, Morrissey has once again announced plans for a new round of live performances. More

Aug 06, 2014 By Cody Ray Shafer

Morrissey took to the internet to blast whomever wandered into his sights this time, which just so happen to be his record label, the British royal family, George W. Bush, and television in general. More

Jul 07, 2014 By Cody Ray Shafer

The official release of Morrissey’s tenth solo album is still a week away, but you can stream the album in full over at NPR. More

Jun 16, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Despite canceling yet another tour, Morrissey hasn’t stopped the promotional train of his upcoming album World Peace Is None of Your Business. More

Jun 03, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Yesterday Morrissey shared a spoken word rendition of his World Peace Is None of Your Business track, “Earth Is the Loneliest Planet.” More

Jun 02, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Approaching the release of his tenth solo album World Peace Is None of Your Business, Morrissey has been sharing a series of videos featuring spoken word renditions of his included compositions. More

May 20, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Yesterday Morrissey shared spoken word versions of two tracks featured on his forthcoming new album World Peace Is None of Your Business. More

May 19, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Last week Morrissey debuted a promotional video for his upcoming LP World Peace Is None if Your Business by delivering the album’s title track in spoken word. More

May 13, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Not too long ago Morrissey announced the upcoming release of his tenth solo album, World Peace Is None of Your Business. More

May 09, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Update: Pitchfork reports that a representative for Morrissey has given them the following statement: “Morrissey had nothing to do with this. As long as there was no sound bleed, Morrissey was completely fine with another show going on inside the same complex.” After getting mobbed by fans onstage as his performance in San Jose, things got even weirder last night during Morrissey‘s newly launched North American tour. More

May 08, 2014 By Laura Studarus

Last night, Morrissey cut his show in San Jose short after being knocked over by a fan that rushed the stage. The good news here is while the audience members might not have gotten their fifty bucks worth, the internet at large has gotten a taste of three new songs. More

Mar 28, 2014 By Laura Studarus

You’ve probably already seeing the tracklist for the reissue of Morrissey’s Vauxhall And I. But wait, there’s more. More

Feb 13, 2014 By Laura Studarus

Morrissey just announced an extensive U.S. tour. More

Jan 15, 2014 By Laura Studarus

After not having a label home for several years, Morrissey has signed to Universal Records. More

Dec 12, 2013 By Laura Studarus

Last night, Morrissey performed at the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert. More

Nov 04, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

On Dec. 3 Morrissey‘s highly anticipated memoir Autobiography will receive U.S. distribution Dec. 3 via G.P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House. More

Oct 07, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

In case you weren’t aware there exists a Tumblr titled This Charming Charlie, a blog that devotes itself entirely to taking classic Peanuts comic strips, taking out the original dialogue, and replacing it with lyrics by The Smiths. More

Aug 07, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

As previously reported Morrissey will be releasing a new concert film titled Morrissey 25: Live From Hollywood High. More

Jul 22, 2013 By Cody Ray Shafer

After illness caused him to cancel a string of shows in South America, Morrissey published a letter on True to You, his official fansite, apologizing for canceling the remainder of tour dates due to lack of funding. More

Jun 27, 2013 By Laura Studarus

As previously announced, Morrissey is on the cusp of releasing his first ever authorized concert film—taken from his March 2 performance at Hollywood High School. More

Jun 21, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Morrissey has announced that he will release a new concert film in theaters in the U.S. and Mexico this August. More

May 23, 2013 By Laura Studarus

Yesterday was Morrissey’s fifty-fourth birthday. In case you forgot to get him a gift (Does Hallmark make a “Thank You For All the Ennui” card?), there’s still an item you can help check off his bucket list. More

Oct 10, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Last night Morrissey braved an appearance on The Colbert Report. More

Oct 04, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Last night, Morrissey stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. More

Jun 18, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Morrisssey has announced that a substantial trek through the U.S. set to begin this coming October. More

Feb 16, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

On March 26 EMI has announced that it will reissue Morrissey‘s debut solo album Viva Hate. More

Nov 30, 2011 By Mike Hilleary

How Conan O’Brien managed to get Morrissey to appear on TV last night could be anyone’s guess, because lord knows the former frontman of The Smiths doesn’t do it often. More

Nov 29, 2011 By Laura Studarus

On Saturday, November 26, Morrissey performed at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. We sent photographer David Studarus down to cover the action. More

Nov 29, 2011 By Laura Studarus

On Saturday, November 26, Morrissey performed at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. We sent photographer David Studarus down to cover the action. More

Sep 01, 2011 By Laura Studarus

Morrissey has announced a string of November/December tour dates stretching through the U.S. and Mexico. We have the lineup. More

Jul 12, 2011 By Margot Cooper Gruen

Morrissey, known for his animal rights activism and vegan ways, has recently been attacked by a dog in England. More

Jun 15, 2011 By Laura Studarus

Yesterday Morrissey stopped by BBC 2 radio show helmed by Janice Long yesterday to debut three new songs. More

Feb 22, 2011 By Mike Hilleary

Morrissey has announced the release of two previously unheard songs recorded during the making of his 1988 debut solo album, Viva Hate. More

Jul 14, 2010 By John Everhart

Morrissey’s 1990 compilation album Bona Drag will receive a 20^th anniversary deluxe reissue treatment courtesy of EMI on September 27, according to Moz webzine True to You. More

Dec 16, 2009 By Laura Studarus

After a year filled with wild ups and downs including canceled shows, rude fans and health woes, Morrissey posted a eloquent year recap to fan magazine True to You. In it, he apologizes for the terrible marketing surrounding singles collection Swords, recaps his favorite tour moments, and laments life’s “little woes” (including both personal, and music industry, health). We have his letter in full. More

Nov 20, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto

The legendary Morrissey recently called for the removal of a fan who reportedly reacted negatively to Morrissey’s between-song banter. We have the video. More

Nov 09, 2009 By Laura Studarus

Poor Moz…it’s clearly not his year. Hot on the heels of his October 25 collapse during a show in Swindon, the moody troubadour canceled his Liverpool gig a mere two songs in after a fan threw a plastic bottle or cup, hitting him in the face. More

Sep 25, 2009 By Kyle Lemmon

The maudlin superstar known as Morrissey is releasing Swords, a B-sides compilation, October 26th in the U.K. through Polydor and November 3rd in the U.S. on Universal Music Enterprises. A deluxe edition of the LP amasses a second CD of live songs, including The Smiths’ “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby.” That awkward and somewhat scared photo of Moz is the cover. More

May 30, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto

The Dodos, Farmer Dave Scher, Magnolia Electric Co. and Sigur Rós (in some incarnation or another) announce new albums and performances. Morrissey and Depeche Mode modify tour dates. Phil Spector is sentenced. All right here, in the News Roundup. More

Apr 18, 2009 By Mark Redfern

Coachella 2009 kicked off with strong sets from living legends Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney, as the crowd adjusted to a desert heat that was forecasted to get even hotter as the weekend went on. More

Apr 18, 2009 By Wendy Lynch Redfern

Check out photos from Coachella day one (Friday, April 17, 2009) More

Nov 17, 2017 By Austin Trunick

Morrissey sure hasn’t made things easy on us. As he stumbles, gracelessly, deeper into the 21st Century, the Pope of Mope has given his fans more than enough reason to wince each time they click on a news item about the one-time indie king: chances are he’s made an incendiary, ill-thought-out political statement, or has canceled tour dates. More

Jul 16, 2014 By Ryan Leas

Morrissey is one of those artists now—inarguably not in his peak era, still adored by an (incredibly, near-sycophantically) fervent fanbase, and still cranking out music with some degree of a predictable pace. He’s one of those living legends, to some degree, iconic of an older form of popstar, iconic of an era of alternative and college radio to which many contemporary bands are indebted. More

Dec 01, 2011 By Laura Studarus

Oh Morrissey. Has there been an artist since Elvis started swinging his hips that’s been the cause for so much cross-cultural appreciation? More

Apr 18, 2009 By Mark Redfern

Coachella 2009 kicked off with strong sets from living legends Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney, as the crowd adjusted to a desert heat that was forecasted to get even hotter as the weekend went on. More