Earlier this week, Rick Astley — a much less dour crooner from the north of England than Morrissey — performed a spritely and unexpected cover of the Smiths’ “This Charming Man” at a show in London. A few days later, the magic of the internet brought the clip to the …
Read More »Hear Johnny Marr's Jagged New Song 'Jeopardy'
What is Johnny Marr‘s new song, Alex? The former Smiths guitarist has decided to give “Jeopardy,” a tune that was previously available only as a vinyl B side to “Hi Hello,” a wide release ahead of his upcoming North American tour in support of this year’s Call the Comet. With …
Read More »Johnny Marr Plots Fall Tour After New Solo Record
Johnny Marr will embark on a lengthy North American tour this fall in support of his new album, Call the Comet, out June 15th. The trek kicks off September 15th at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, Tennessee and includes stops in Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Mexico City, …
Read More »Watch Johnny Marr's Video for 'Catchy' New Song 'Hi Hello'
Johnny Marr has shared the video for his catchy new song “Hi Hello,” the latest single off the former Smiths guitarist’s upcoming album Call the Comet. The video finds Marr performing the song alone in a gazebo and a park bench in the dead of winter. The desolateness of the …
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