Johnny Marr: "The Smiths" and the Art of Gun-Slinging: "The Smiths" and the Art of Gun-Slinging
print & pattern (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
graphic nothing is the studio name for graphic designer gary clarke. gary has spent most his career in the music industry in manchester (after being inspired to move there by bands like new order and the smiths). now working freelance, gary recently began creating graphical pictures inspired by geometric pattern designs of 60s and 70s pottery, books, wallpapers, fabrics, record sleeves etc. he
SFist (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
This week's concert preview is being brought to you by Kevin Meenan of Epicsauce , providing detailed concert listings for the Bay Area every week. Follow them on Twitter . While things slow down a bit with the holiday there are still a number of solid choices this week with Friendly Fires/The xx at The Independent tonight (sadly sold out), Ghostly International's Deastro with Max Tundra at Bottom...
Igor : Premature Souperhero (Free subscription) | 20 hours ago
Mick Middles - Factory: The Story Of The Record Label Factory Records are, to those who don't know, the brainchild and record label of Tony Wilson, the man who was behind the Hacienda in Manchester which was the forefront of the introduction of house music and rave culture to Britain, and the "Madchester" phenomenon of the 80s and early 90s. This era was just before my time so naturally I'm...
Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | yesterday
I'm talking on a small scale here, not ya Pitchforks or Metacritics etc. Personal sites written by one or a couple of people with a real passion for music, often a goldmine for obscure artists. I direct you to Adrian's Album Reviews: http://www.adriandenning.co.uk/albums.html It's a great site, full of incisive and frequently hilarious reviews. It concentrates mostly on rock, but branches out into...
Lord of the Wing (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
I was thrown back to a dark day this week. No, not the day that Bryan Adams went to number one with Everything I do but that day when Le Petit Merde signed for the darkside. Showing that our border controls are not tight enough he wandered back into the country to be inducted into the SFA Hall of Fame with Celtic Legends Maley, Delaney, Auld and Lambert. Unsure why he was being inducted on the same...
lost at e minor (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Crimea X is the coming together of two offbeat, disparate characters, DJ Rocca (Ajello, Super Sonic Lovers, Maffia Sound System) and Jukka Reverberi from 90s Italian glam cult rockers, Giardini di Mirò, who have often have been compared with the sound of Mogwai, Arab Strap, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. We asked them about their [...]
Hecklerspray (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Certain cities have various scenes that have been established over time. For bands that get involved, it’s all fine and dandy for them. Look no further than Oasis and The Smiths from Manchester who set the bar for others to follow. But then again, not everyone wants to crank out indie music which continually sounds stale after every release. Still, a solid fan base will lap it up. Other towns...
prefixmag (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
It’s unlikely that Morrissey is having a hugely enjoyable time on his current tour. First, he was hospitalized. Then, he was hit by a flying cup of beer and called a premature halt to a concert in Liverpool. On Tuesday (Nov. 17) this week a further incident occurred in Hamburg, when Morrissey made an uncharacteristic outburst toward a fan. Now, a video of the altercation has emerged. It is alleged...
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
MORRISSEY has found himself at the centre of a fresh concert drama after swearing at a fan during a show in Germany.The former The Smiths star is part-way through...
The Westerner (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
When a world champion bronc rider marries a collegiate national all-around cowgirl, it's pretty easy to assume that horses will remain a vital part of their lives. That's exactly what happened for Bill and Carole Smith. The former rodeo champions have turned their love of horses into a thriving business, even during tough economic times. The Smiths own the WYO Quarter Horse Ranch and this past year...
Writers Plot (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
posted by Jeanne Munn Bracken Now that the New England mystery conference Crime Bake is over, it's time to get into the holidays. I have admitted already that I've bought a few gifts, including some when I was on vacation. (Souvenirs R Us). But before we go into Christmas Crazy Mode (and I plead guilty as a carrier of that disorder), let's give thanks for what we have. It's a tough year for a lot of...
what's wrong with the mainstream (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
This band were recommended to us and so I thought I'd open it up for discussion. I think they show real promise so I thought I'd let Schonberg and Sas have a listen and see what they thought. Schonberg thought Mansfield Holiday had elements of Art Brut and Pigeon Detectives, perhaps lacking the wit and catchy choruses of those two. However he did say that "any band that quote The Wedding Present...
The Work Clinic (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
When people talk of the Manchester scene, they tend to be thinking, with a nostalgic tear in their eye, of The Smiths, New Order, maybe even The Inspiral Carpets. Chances are they probably aren't thinking about HR. Or payroll, or...
WarCry Network (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
World of Warcraft players have a new expanded piece of lore to enjoy: The legendary weapon, Shadowmourne. Find out more about Shadowmourne after the jump.
Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
You might know Pete McKee from his Sheffield-based art, his Oasis artwork or his cartoon-like mod artwork. But now he's turned his attention to Manchester, specifically the Manchester music scene. The originals of the new artwork are currently hanging across...
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