Tagged: The Smiths
Staff Selects: Wu Lyf and the End of Brodom
Every week, a different FADER editor compiles a playlist to highlight a new release and give you a guide to that artist’s web of influences and peers. These Staff Selects live in our Spotify app, … read more »
Cop A Look: The Style Council
The mod, punk and new wave archetypes of 1980s England come up time and time again as fashion inspiration, but The Style Council, as a band, had a unique look that set them apart from … read more »
Stream: New Look’s FADER Mix
Listening to New Look is all about context. Sitting at your computer reading blogs on the internet? Not the best context. Wandering desolate streets at dusk? Much better context. When we asked them to make … read more »
Hear The Smiths’ Mike Joyce Interview The Fall’s Mark E. Smith Tomorrow on East Village Radio
Radio transmission: notorious weirdo Mark E. Smith, leader of iconic post-punk band The Fall, breaks his interview silence for the first time in over five years tomorrow, June 17. Renowned for his press-shyness, he’s agreed … read more »
Morrissey Hit in the Head with Drink, Ends Liverpool Show Early
Feelings possibly hurt. read more »
Ian Brown and Johnny Marr Soundtracking TV Show, Jangling
Like, a lot. Still. read more »
Andy Rourke Vs. Morrissey: The Post-It Controversy Continues
Once again, Morrissey finds something to get upset about: now, the singer is taking to the internet to refute claims by former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke that he was dismissed via post-it note. In an … read more »
Exclusive Download – Kenan Bell "Crosses" (Jose Gonzalez Remix)
He’s a teacher by day and Karl Malone’s cousin, that in itself should merit a listen to Kenan Bell. But the La Crescenta, CA hip-hop artist has recently dropped his “remix collective project” –- entitled Good News: The Mix-Tape — and with remixes of songs by artists as wide-ranging as Pink Floyd, Lily Allen, Gang Gang Dance, Jose Gonzalez, Peter, Bjorn & John, Duran Duran and Neil Diamond, how couldn’t you want to listen? read more »
Devendra Banhart, Murder City Devils, Chemical Brothers And More Added To Coachella Line-up
Well, to be fair, the “more” refers to The Orb and Etienne de Crecy, who along with Devendra Banhart, Chemical Brothers and the Murder City Devils have been added to the official line-up at the Coachella festival. read more »
Morrissey Says He Will Retire By 55
He already managed to shock us with his scantily clad new album shots, which still have us pondering just how he and his band mates managed to keep their ‘records in tact.’ Now Morrissey has released some more shocking news; revealing his possible plans to retire in five years. read more »
