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Johnny Marr and James Announce Joint North American Tour
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Johnny Marr and James Announce Joint North American Tour

Johnny Marr and fellow Mancunians James have announced a joint tour of North America, starting at the end of summer.

How The Smiths’ Debut London Gig Set Them Up For Stardom
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How The Smiths’ Debut London Gig Set Them Up For Stardom

The Smiths’ first ever London concert paved the way for greater things, including their history-making deal with Rough Trade Records.

Best Debut Albums: 40 Must-Hear Early Works Of Genius
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Best Debut Albums: 40 Must-Hear Early Works Of Genius

From sonic daring to emotional outpouring, the best debut albums set the bar not only for their creators, but for everyone else who followed.

“Morrissey Was Already Unique”: Remembering The Smiths’ Live Debut
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“Morrissey Was Already Unique”: Remembering The Smiths’ Live Debut

The Smiths hadn’t yet enlisted Andy Rourke, but on 4 October 1982, the band staged their debut live show at Manchester’s Ritz ballroom.

Mike Joyce Of The Smiths On Their Final Album

Mike Joyce Of The Smiths On Their Final Album

Mike Joyce of The Smiths has spoken about the band's final album, Strangeways, Here We Come, to mark its 35th anniversary.

Hayley Williams Reveals British Influences On Paramore

Hayley Williams Reveals British Influences On Paramore

Hayley Williams has spoken of her love for British bands Foals, Bloc Party and The 1975 on the latest edition of her Everything Is Emo podcast.

That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore: Behind The Smiths’ Great Lost Single
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That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore: Behind The Smiths’ Great Lost Single

Marrying evocative music with a nuanced lyric, That Isn’t Funny Anymore became one of The Smiths’ most beguiling songs.

Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others: Behind The Smiths’ “Hypnotic” Song
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Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others: Behind The Smiths’ “Hypnotic” Song

Though it was given a limited single release, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others remains one of The Smiths’ landmark songs.

Hand In Glove: How The Smiths’ Debut Single Made For A Perfect Fit
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Hand In Glove: How The Smiths’ Debut Single Made For A Perfect Fit

Laying the foundation for a stellar career, The Smiths’ Hand In Glove immediately slipped into indie fans’ hearts.

Sheila Take A Bow: How The Smiths Turned To Face Their Final Curtain
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Sheila Take A Bow: How The Smiths Turned To Face Their Final Curtain

They didn’t know it at the time but, following the release of Sheila Take A Bow, The Smiths would make their last public performance.

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