morrissey

Recently, as we were finishing this year’s 100 Bands You Need To Know special (AP 309, on sale March 4), our annual look forward at what the newest noise in our scene is, we noticed a whole bunch of publications were looking back, specifically at one album: Green Day’s Dookie, which celebrated its 20th anniversary […]

Morrissey announced plans today to continue work on his tenth album, expected to arrive later this year, after signing to Capitol Music Group's Harvest Records. Though the release has long been in the works, it was stalled while the singer searched for a suitable label home, pursued other ventures, and battled with illness. The as-yet-untitled album will […]

Morrissey has responded to a new round of fan questions on his semi-official site, True To You, where he discusses topics ranging from vegetarianism, musical and fashion influences, the creative process, global impact, self-opinion, and disinterest in his former band, The Smiths, along with subtly announcing work on a new album and debut novel, as well as issuing an almost-apology to David Bowie […]

According to True To You, Morrissey and his band are set to perform at an upcoming Nobel Peace Prize event Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway. This appearance marks Moz's first public performance since March, following a year full of postponements and cancelations due to health, financial, familial, and various other concerns and hindrances. Check out the full statement below: “Morrissey […]

Morrissey's Autobiography was published last month in Europe, debuting at number one on the UK book charts, and smashing records for a music memoir. The book, which reveals previously unknown details about the singer's sexuality, personal life, relationship with the media and press, thoughts on his former band, The Smiths, and insight into his upbringing, was released on paperback through […]

Another British Morrissey, actor David Morrissey, best known for his role as The Governor on AMC's The Walking Dead, has been tapped to narrate the audiobook version of singer Morrissey's newly-released Autobiography. As first reported by True To You, the audiobook will arrive Dec. 5 via Penguin Classics, complete and unabridged, as a digital download. It is unclear […]

Morrissey's Autobiography, which finally saw a release in Europe earlier this month after various delays and disagreements, has landed a U.S. publisher and release date. The book, now a number one best seller in the U.K. for two weeks straight, with the distinction of becoming the fastest-selling music memoir of all-time, will see its hardcover release stateside […]

Morrissey's new autobiography, simply titled Autobiography, which was released last week in the U.K. and Europe via Penguin Classics, is set to debut at number one on the U.K. book charts, selling just shy of 35,000 copies. The book, subject to some controversy before it was even released due to its dubious “Penguin Classics” distinction, a label […]

Morrissey's new autobiography, simply titled Autobiography, has finally been released today in Europe and the singer's native U.K. The 457-page book was nearly canceled last month, following a dispute between the former Smiths frontman and his publisher. The autobiography currently has no U.S. release date, though eager fans stateside can order through British sellers. The book's release […]

Morrissey's new concert film, Morrissey: 25 Live, saw a limited worldwide theatrical release back in Aug., and will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray later this month, on Oct. 22. 25: Live, Moz's first official film release since 2005's Who Put The M In Manchester?, captures the singer's intimate March 2 performance at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, […]

After a last minute cancellation back in September, Morrissey will be releasing his autobiography this October. According to the official Morrisey online fanzine true-to-you.net, the aptly titled Autobiography will be out October 17 through Penguin Books. Autobiography documents the storied career trajectory of the English singer/songwriter, co-founder of The Smiths and outspoken animal rights activist. Pre-order details for Moz's […]

Morrissey has, once again, canceled a tour. As we reported last week, the singer was forced to postpone- and now, apparently, cancel- 10 dates in Peru and Chile, due to severe food poisoning, while performances in Argentina and Brazil were expected to move forward as planned. The singer has now divulged, in yet another open letter to […]

Morrissey has penned an unusually candid open letter to fans, addressing the partial postponement of his South American tour this week, due to severe food poisoning. The latest in an almost unbelievable string of dates affected this year by the singer's health issues, Moz was forced to cancel a full 10 performances in both Peru […]

Morrissey's 14-date South American tour, slated to begin yesterday in Lima, Peru was partially postponed just hours before the first show, after the singer and some of his crew suffered from “severe food poisoning.” The former Smiths frontman has allegedly returned to England, where he will rest and recover. No official press release has yet […]

Morrissey's upcoming concert film, Morrissey 25: Live, will see a North American theatrical release on Aug. 29 via SpectiCast. Previously announced as a DVD, the film will document Morrissey's intimate performance at the auditorium of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles. The concert, which took place on March 2, followed a sold out show at LA's […]

Below you can watch Morrissey perform “To Give (The Reason I Live)” and “You Have Killed Me” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

And as fast as the internet can make a rumor explode, it can be destroyed just as instantly. This morning, a rep for Morrissey told the Rolling Stone these exact words regarding the most recent Smiths-reunion debacle: “The Smiths are never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever going to reunite – ever.” To add to it, […]

Rumors of the Smiths' return have been greatly exaggerated, according to guitarist Johnny Marr. Responding to this report of the band's imminent reunion, Marr had this to say: “The rumour of the Smiths reunion is untrue. It's not happening.” Marr commented earlier this year that the British government would have to step down before the […]

You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]