Andy Rourke's former band Blitz Vega announce debut album on what would have been his 60th birthday
'Northern Gentleman' features contributions from the late bassist's former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr
Morrissey claims he has been "deleted" from the "essence" and history of The Smiths
"CANCEL CULTURE BEGINS AT HOME"
Ride share blissful single 'Peace Sign' and tell us about new album 'Interplay'
Mark Gardener and Andy Bell spoke to NME about conquering adversity, bingeing on Netflix documentaries, their new U2 and Depeche Mode inspired album, and their close bond with The Cure's Robert Smith
Morrissey announces 30th anniversary reissue of Siouxsie Sioux duet 'Interlude'
"A 12-inch disc will soon be re-issued on limited gold vinyl"
Johnny Marr issues warning over AI-generated voice messages
“I really hope [he] isn’t actually smarter than me…than I”
Remembering the musical greats we lost in 2023
In 2023, we lost iconic performers and characters who filled the world with their music. NME remembers them
Watch Johnny Marr perform solo and Smiths classics with 30-piece orchestra at Manchester homecoming show
Johnny Marr will play a second night with the orchestra tonight
Kristen Stewart on love of Manchester music at Chanel show: "This is the birthplace of Oasis!”
She also recalled artists including The Smiths and Joy Division
Morrissey announces 'You Are The Quarry' 20th anniversary shows in the US
He will play the album in full at two shows in January
Johnny Marr believes chi "life force" haunts his guitars: "It’s a definite, valid thing"
The former Smiths guitarist said an acupuncturist once confirmed his suspicions that "guitars have got chi"