The World's Worst MP3 Blog Would Look Like This

We know this is old news, but for the five of you who haven't read it yet ... hilarious:August 7th, 2006 Mash-up in the house, y'all! Some bedroom producer from Norway who calls himself Calvin Johnsven just sent me this... CONTINUE READING THE WORLD'S WORST MP3 BLOG WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS»

Posted on September 20, 2006 (19 comments)
Tags: Interpol | Morrissey | Sufjan Stevens | The Killers | The Smiths

Nor-wave Goodbye To Oslo: Stereogum @ Øya 2006

One thing to know about Oslo: Most people are honest (except cabbies), friendly (except customs agents), extremely beautiful (no exceptions), and obsessed with the export of their arts. So Øya is ostensibly an international festival, drawing on credible, on-the-rise indie... CONTINUE READING NOR-WAVE GOODBYE TO OSLO: STEREOGUM @ ØYA 2006»

Johnny Marr Joins Modest Mouse

Rolling Stone has a update on the ex-Smiths axeman's ongoing collaboration with Modest Mouse: it's become a full time gig!According to Brock, Marr’s membership is so unequivocal, he will tour with MM in support of their next record, tentatively titled... CONTINUE READING JOHNNY MARR JOINS MODEST MOUSE»

Posted on August 3, 2006 (30 comments)
Tags: Modest Mouse | The Smiths

Magic Numbers Cover The Smiths

There has never been a Smiths cover better than the original. Yet, I always look forward to hearing new versions of "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out." Here, from the new Q CD, is the latest addition to... CONTINUE READING MAGIC NUMBERS COVER THE SMITHS»

Posted on May 23, 2006 in MP3 (22 comments)
Tags: The Smiths

Jesus Sings The Smiths

On YouTube: BBC3 interprets the story of Easter using tunes by Manchester bands. Jesus (Darren Morfitt) performs "Love Will Tear Us Apart" at the last supper. Tim Booth plays Judas. In this other clip, Jesus sings "You're Gonna Need Someone... CONTINUE READING JESUS SINGS THE SMITHS»

Posted on April 17, 2006 (3 comments)
Tags: The Smiths

Found Found Found

No, not Jerry Garcia's toilet (sadly still MIA). But rather I'm referring to Morrissey's sex drive, last seen in the dorm room of William (though, allegedly, it was really nothing). Lyrics on the singer's new album have listeners once again... CONTINUE READING FOUND FOUND FOUND»

Posted on April 10, 2006 (14 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Stream The New Morrissey

Hear Ringleader Of The Tormentors at MozSpace. He's sorry about those Arctic Monkeys comments, noting the band's meteoritic rise is "just like the Smiths." Or just like Oasis, if you ask Noel Gallagher. "Morrissey has 27389 friends." And he's still... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE NEW MORRISSEY»

Posted on March 22, 2006 (12 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

New Morrissey Video - "You Have Killed Me"

Watch here. I hope this kid likes it. PREVIOUSLY: Stereogum Readers Suggest Fake Moz Song Titles... CONTINUE READING NEW MORRISSEY VIDEO - "YOU HAVE KILLED ME"»

Posted on March 6, 2006 in Video (8 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

New Sufjan Stevens, Morrissey, Built To Spill

Leaking, leaking, leaked. Sufjan Stevens - "Opie's Funeral Song" (MP3 Link Expired) From Mews Too: An Asthmatic Kitty Compilation Morrissey - "I Will See You In Far Off Places" (MP3 Link Expired) From Ringleader Of The Tormentors Built To Spill... CONTINUE READING NEW SUFJAN STEVENS, MORRISSEY, BUILT TO SPILL»

Posted on February 2, 2006 in MP3 (18 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Heaven Knows He's Still Miserable Now

CMJ tracked down the tracklist for the upcoming Morrissey CD Ringleader Of The Tormentors.01. I Will See You In Far-Off Places 02. Dear God Please Help Me 03. You Have Killed Me 04. The Youngest Was The Most Loved 05.... CONTINUE READING HEAVEN KNOWS HE'S STILL MISERABLE NOW»

Posted on January 6, 2006 (183 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Ringleader Of The Tormentors

Morrissey's new album has a title (see above) and release date (around 3/21). There's a just-updated studio diary on producer Tony Visconti's site. Photos too. "Irish Blood English Heart" popped up on the iPod the other day. Sounds especially fantastic... CONTINUE READING RINGLEADER OF THE TORMENTORS»

Posted on November 3, 2005 (46 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Morrissey Hearts Jon Stewart

First, the post from morrisseymusic.com, then the story behind his shirt..."With all my heart I urge people to vote against George Bush. Jon Stewart would be ideal, but John Kerry is the logical and sane move. It does not need... CONTINUE READING MORRISSEY HEARTS JON STEWART»

Posted on October 28, 2004 (29 comments)
Tags: Animal Collective | Jon Stewart | Morrissey | Panda Bear | The Smiths

Morrissey Tours The States

9/29 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall 10/1 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre 10/2 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre 10/7 Asbury Park, NJ Paramount Theatre 10/9 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall 10/10 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall 10/12 Toronto, ON... CONTINUE READING MORRISSEY TOURS THE STATES»

Posted on August 20, 2004 (12 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Random Notes And I Won't Mention Britney

I saw two of my friends' bands play this week and they didn't suck at all. My Teenage Stride were at Pianos Tuesday night and Jed played that song about the Happy Mondays that I like. And last night Cara... CONTINUE READING RANDOM NOTES AND I WON'T MENTION BRITNEY»

Posted on July 1, 2004 (19 comments)
Tags: Ben Folds | Morrissey | The O.C. | The Smashing Pumpkins | The Smiths

Hairdresser On Fire

If you're a Smiths fan you should pick up this book. The main character is named Johnny Marr and he tries to kill a guy named Morrissey. It was written in 1948. (Link via MarcEye.)... CONTINUE READING HAIRDRESSER ON FIRE»

Posted on June 28, 2004 (7 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Music's Misery Man Returns

NY Times Magazine on Stephen [sic] Patrick Morrissey.... CONTINUE READING MUSIC'S MISERY MAN RETURNS»

Posted on May 22, 2004 (6 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Morrissey On Britney

MORRISSEY: Music lovers are absolutely sick to death of the way it's manipulated and the way people who have nothing to offer are pushed forward. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Like who? Are you thinking of stuff like American Idol? MORRISSEY: Idol is... CONTINUE READING MORRISSEY ON BRITNEY»

Posted on May 17, 2004 in Where's The Beef? (15 comments)
Tags: Britney Spears | Morrissey | The Smiths

More Stephin Merrit Rock Reviews

"Rock That’s Oh So Stupid Yet Oh So Intelligent" By STEPHIN MERRITT The New York Times 5/16/04 DELAYS You can't tell a word Greg Gilbert is saying on this English band's debut album, "Faded Seaside Glamour" (Rough Trade), and you... CONTINUE READING MORE STEPHIN MERRIT ROCK REVIEWS»

Posted on May 16, 2004 (8 comments)
Tags: Billy Corgan | Morrissey | The Magnetic Fields | The Smiths | Tila Tequila

Stream The New Morrissey, Gomez, Alanis CDs

These albums won't hit stores for another week: Morrissey: You Are The Quarry - (Attack/Sanctuary Long-awaited return combines lyrical scorn with classic guitar anthems. This album is fucking awesome. Really. I'm not just saying that 'cause it's Morrissey. Gomez: Split... CONTINUE READING STREAM THE NEW MORRISSEY, GOMEZ, ALANIS CDS»

Posted on May 11, 2004 (4 comments)
Tags: Alanis Morissette | Gomez | Morrissey | The Smiths

Irish Blood, English Ringtone

More proof that great singles often make horrible ringtones. Listen, Laugh. One of these days I'm gonna post an extensive review of all the ringtones I've bought for my Ericsson T610. I think it's fun that you can't preview the... CONTINUE READING IRISH BLOOD, ENGLISH RINGTONE»

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Joey

"You know the difference between Friends and the John Kerry campaign? Friends has a theme." And I'll be so happy not to hear that stupid theme song anymore (clap! clap! clap!). Sorry Phil Solem. At least you made a ton... CONTINUE READING LAST NIGHT I DREAMT THAT SOMEBODY LOVED JOEY»

Posted on May 7, 2004 (2 comments)
Tags: Friends | Morrissey | The Smiths

Hold On To Your Friends

What should I do tonight: Watch the last Friends or see Morrissey at the Apollo ... third row center!? Hmmm ... tough decision. Could I be any more sarcastic? FYI: NY Times weighed in today: "Tuesday's concert was delightful and... CONTINUE READING HOLD ON TO YOUR FRIENDS»

Posted on May 6, 2004 (3 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

Morrissey Watercooler

So, how was that show? What was the set list? Whose camera got confiscated?... CONTINUE READING MORRISSEY WATERCOOLER»

Posted on May 4, 2004 (27 comments)
Tags: Morrissey | The Smiths

DJ Mixes Usually Suck, But...

Leave it to Erlend Øye of Kings Of Convenience (Norway's answer to Simon & Garfunkel) to reinvent the genre. 1. Jurgen Paape - So Weit Wie Noch Nie 2. Erlend Oye - Sheltered Life (Remix)/Fine Night (Acapella) 3. Cornelius -... CONTINUE READING DJ MIXES USUALLY SUCK, BUT...»