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On the Wednesday Sonic Detour Dec. 2, sometime after 5pm, I'll air an interview I recently recorded with NEIL FINN, the New Zealand singer-songwriter behind such acclaimed bands as Split Enz and Crowded House, and who for several years has maintained a career as a highly-regarded solo artist.

Give thanks for The Smiths at a post-turkey tribute concert. The title may be a bit misleading, but both vegetarians and carnivores are welcome at 330 Ritch's annual "Meat Is Murder" Thanksgiving party.

ABBA is the band the British public would most like to see reform, according to a new survey.

The band--which last year officially expanded from a trio to a four-piece with the addition of ex-Smiths and current Modest Mouse guitarist Johnny Marr--kicks off the outing Jan.

David Johansen could use a break. The veteran vocalist has been touring constantly with a reconstituted version of the New York Dolls since 2006.

Since the release of their third album, 2007's "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever," the Cribs have built a fervent U.K following.

In promotion of their latest album, Ignore The Ignorant , which was released on Warner Bros., Tte Cribs have announced a North American tour.

The ace guitarist is currently touring to promote his latest album Live In San Antonio.

Mutual regard and geographic proximity were what led to Johnny Marr joining the Cribs for the group's just-released fourth album, "Ignore the Ignorant." "I love the band, anyway," the Modest Mouse and former Smiths guitarist tells Billboard.com. "I was living in Portland, Ore.

As far as wish fulfillment goes, the Jarman bros are second to nobody. Form a band, get a record deal, work with a range of producers from the eclectic to the heroic to the headline making on the way to a commercially sustainable career with your siblings, and then for your fourth album expand the roster to include the guy who played guitar for the ...

The Cribs have made four albums since 2004, yet the Cribs remain relatively unknown outside of the United States.

If you've ever wondered what happens to the sweat-drenched shirts that Morrissey hurls into the crowd at the culmination of each of his live performances, then you might be surprised.

Morrissey has always remained devoted to the concept of compiling and releasing b-sides throughout his career and Swords , his latest, takes songs from the last five years.

Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr took time out from his gig playing in Modest Mouse to join the Cribs at the Roxy in West Hollywood on Monday for the first American date of the U.K. group's new tour.

Long on energy yet short on the melodic nuance that spices the new disc, "Ignore the Ignorant," The Cribs work a limited playing field that reinforces the power of working class British rock.

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Despite just resuming his tour, Morrissey quickly stalled it after walking off stage during a show in Liverpool, England.

Thousands of Morrissey fans were left disappointed when the star axed a concert mid way through the second song.

MORRISSEY fans are tonight furious at the person who hurled a drink at the star - but many also felt that he should have returned to the stage.