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Johnny Marr at Manchester's Piccadilly Records - "There's something about the presence of a record store. It's a magical thing" Photos: Press Association

Johnny Marr honoured with new plaque in Manchester

A plaque has been unveiled in Manchester honouring musician Johnny Marr, who has been awarded the title of Record Store Legend.

Music • 03 Apr

Cortney Dixon: Fuzzy indie/fizzy pop meets moments of garage rock. Photo credit: Rob Irish

Behind the music - Cortney Dixon

UK indie pop artist Cortney Dixon has released new single, You Look Good Naked. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Feb

Oasis - Live at Barrowlands Glasgow, TG4, 11.25pm

Your festive five - TV picks for Sunday

The first of two Christmas special from gentleman chef Rory O'Connell; a chance to revisit Oasis-mania, one of the great action flicks ever; and a fond farewell to Inside No. 9; and a spectacular Alpine train journey - here's your festive five for Sunday

Television • 22 Dec 24

Johnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion

Johnny Marr has said he turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths.

Music • 17 Sep 24

Gallagher's electric guitar sells for over £130,000

A guitar used by Noel Gallagher in the lead-up to the final recording of Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe has sold at auction for more than £130,000.

Music • 12 Sep 24

Morrissey claims Marr ignored offer of Smiths reunion

Morrissey has claimed that his former bandmate Johnny Marr turned down a reunion tour for The Smiths.

Music • 29 Aug 24

Johnny Marr said he has "always" regarded himself as Mancunian-Irish

Johnny Marr in Dreamland as he comes home to Kildare

Johnny Marr has told the Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that it is "a big deal" that he will play Athy's Dreamland Ballroom next month - the venue where his parents John and Frances first met.

Music • 28 May 24

Public Order. Photo credit: Will Creswick

Behind the music - Public Order

Welsh indie rock band Public Order have released their new single, Hello. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Apr 24

Johnny Marr to play Sea Sessions in Bundoran

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has joined the line-up for Sea Sessions this June in Bundoran, Co Donegal.

Music • 27 Feb 24

Kildare is a light that never goes out: Johnny Marr at the unveiling of a plaque to honour his Athy roots in 2018. Photo credit: Peadar Doogue

Johnny Marr to play Athy ballroom where his parents met

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to play Athy's Dreamland Ballroom, the venue where his parents first met in the early 1960s.

Music • 22 Feb 24

The Cure's Roger O'Donnell sends support to Morrissey

The Cure's Roger O'Donnell has sent well wishes to Morrissey after it was announced the singer was under "medical supervision for physical exhaustion".

Music • 28 Jan 24

Michael Jackson's custom-made leather jacket from a 1984 Pepsi New Generation commercial and George Michael's screen matched La Rocka Jacket (left) from the music video for I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me. Photo credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Jacket worn by George Michael among top auction lots

A leather jacket worn by late pop star Michael Jackson in a 1984 Pepsi commercial has sold at auction alongside a jacket George Michael wore in a music video.

Music • 11 Nov 23

Amy Winehouse hairpiece among items to be auctioned

A jacket used by George Michael in a music video and a beehive hairpiece worn by Amy Winehouse are among items of music memorabilia being put up for auction in the UK.

Music • 10 Oct 23

The three-day festival, which kicks off on Friday, will see Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, Fred Again..., The Script, and The Killers among the headliners All photos: Alf Harvey

Electric Picnic applying the finishing touches

Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the music and arts festival reopening its doors in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend.

Music • 29 Aug 23

Chrissie Hynde - "I'm more relaxed now, if you can believe it. This is the real mellow version of me"

Chrissie Hynde shrugs off age to become 'real mellow'

Chrissie Hynde has said that she does not mind getting older and feels more "relaxed now".

Music • 06 Aug 23

Behind the music - Paul Callan

Irish songwriter Paul Callan has released his new album, Over My Wishes. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 May 23

Noel Gallagher: "It's going back to the beginning. Daydreaming, looking up at the sky and wondering about what life could be ... that's as true to me now as it was in the early '90s." Photo: Matt Crockett

Noel Gallagher goes back to his roots on new album

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have revealed details of forthcoming album Council Skies, which is released on 2 June.

Music • 17 Jan 23

"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again

Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again.

Music • 02 Mar 22

Johnny Marr: "We're so different, me and Morrissey."

Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey

Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as if you can't uncross your own legs without mentioning me".

Music • 26 Jan 22

Gavin Murphy: Moz and Marr are on his side

Review: 45 RPM (Replay Past Memories) - Gavin Murphy

Session guitarist and member of Smiths covers band These Charming Men delivers sparkling debut

Music • 30 Apr 20

Billie Eilish is number one with 007 song

Billie Eilish has topped the Irish and UK singles charts with her James Bond theme song for the upcoming No Time to Die.

James Bond • 21 Feb 20

Johnny Marr working on Bond music with Hans Zimmer

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to work with Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer on the music for the upcoming James Bond film, No Time To Die.

Music • 18 Jan 20

Johnny Marr to headline new festival in Westport

Guitar ace Johnny Marr and Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy are among the headline acts for Saltwater, a new music festival due to take place next June Bank Holiday weekend in Westport.

Music • 09 Dec 19

Johnny Marr pictured in Athy last October

Easy money: Johnny Marr added to Electric Picnic bill

Guitar ace Johnny Marr is among the latest additions to the sold-out Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois this August 30th to September 1st.

Music • 17 Jul 19

Watch: Johnny Marr releases new "eco disco" track

Guitar ace Johnny Marr has released Armatopia, his most synth pop song to date and his first new material since last year's Call The Comet album.

Music • 22 Feb 19