• Ryan Adams Plans to Cover Taylor Swift's '1989' in the Style of The Smiths

    Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams shared details on his forthcoming project to cover Taylor Swift's 1989 in the style of Manchester's The Smiths. Revealing a behind the scene glimpse into the project via Instagram, Adams captioned his latest creative endeavor as "1989 as played by The Smiths." Featuring well-loved tracks like "Style," "Welcome To New York," and "Blank Space," it can be presumed that Adams' revamp of her recordbreaking release will only increase the pop star's already monolithic appeal.

  • Morrissey Blasts Glastonbury Founder Michael Eavis for Killing Cows

    You can never go too long without Morrissey criticizing someone or something. This time around, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis is the target of the former Smiths frontman. The singer recently posted a lengthy essay titled "Glastonbury Is Not Animal Friendly" to his fansite True to You. He used the opportunity to rail against Eavis for killing cows.

  • Morrissey Tour Comes for United States after Two False Starts; Blondie and Amanda Palmer Among Openers

    Morrissey's last two attempts at a tour in North America haven't gone so well, as both were cut short by illness. The vocalist has announced a new run however and we're hoping that third time is indeed the charm. Although a constant opener hasn't been announced yet, Blondie has been named as a one-night opener for Moz's show at Madison Square Garden in New York, while Amanda Palmer will open for the closing night of the run in San Jose.

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Bracket Challenge Final Four: Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, The Smiths and Joan Jett Battle for Championship

    Heavy hitters such as Nine Inch Nails, Green Day have both moved on to the Final Four of Music Times' annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tournament, while some upsets have gotten through to the Final Four as well. By combining the obsessive bracketology of March Madness with the annual naming of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we allow you, the fans, to vote for nominees competitively, and therefore choose just one winner. Last year's champ was Peter Gabriel, who overtook KISS in the championship. Vote below and check back next Monday for the Championship match.

  • Firefly Festival 2015 Lineup: Kings Of Leon, Morrissey, Snoop Dogg, The Killers and More

    A cheaper alternative to the big, name-brand festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo and Governors Ball, Firefly Festival in Dover, Delaware, is known for bringing similar talent with a focus on up and coming names at a better price point. It announced its 2015 lineup today and will be headlined by Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Morrissey, Snoop Dogg, Foster The People, Zedd and others.

  • Noel Gallagher Recalls Drunken Night With Morrissey & Russell Brand That Inspired New Song "Riverman"

    In support of his upcoming album with the High Flying Birds, Noel Gallagher has been hitting the press circuit and saying some unflattering things about his fellow musicians including Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys, James Blunt, Bono, and Ed Sheeran. In a new interview, however, he ditched the name-calling for storytelling. Speaking to The Quietus, he recalled a night he spent in Los Angeles, getting drunk with Morrissey and comedian Russell Brand, which later inspired a new song called "Riverman" off his upcoming album Chasing Yesterday, due out March 2.

  • Morrissey Cancels Iceland Gig Because Venue Serves Meat and Won't Stop

    Morrissey recently canceled a gig in Iceland because the venue he was scheduled to perform at sold meat, and it was not going to stop because the former Smiths singer was in town. The outspoken vegetarian and animal rights activist informed fans on the website True to You, where he generally posts all updates Moz-related -- and there has been plenty in the past few months. Because the Harpa Concert Hall refused to sell only vegetarian food and no other concert venues were available, the singer skipped Iceland on his tour.
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