Morrissey-solo:

SXSW pics at Getty Images, WireImage

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Padre Pio writes:

Just wanted to share with you there are new pics of Morrissey from the SXSW Music 2006 Concert.

TX: SXSW Music 2006 - Day 2, Morrissey - Getty Images

20th Annual SXSW Film and Music Festival - Morrissey - WireImage

Also, pics of Morrissey's sit down interview:
20th Annual SXSW Film and Music Festival - Morrissey Interview - WireImage

Morrissey Radio 2 live appearances (Chris Evans show - Mar. 25, Dermot O' Leary show - Apr. 8)

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

English Gent writes:

Morrissey is going to make a LIVE Appearance on Chris Evans Show on BBC Radio 2 on March the 25th, and also Morrissey is doing a special live set on the Dermot O'Leary Radio show which is scheduled for April the 8th

Douglas Coupland meets Morrissey in Sunday's Observer (Mar. 19)

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Sonny Jim writes:

Author Douglas Coupland meets Morrissey in an exclusive in this Sunday's (19th March) Observer Music Magazine.

There is a full page ad for the article on the back of yesterday's (Wednesday) Guardian. The magazine is free with The Observer once a month.

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james also writes:

Morrissey is interviewed by writer Douglas Copeland in this Sunday's Observer Music Monthly which comes free with the Observer Music Paper.

Douglas Copeland is the author of 'Girlfriend in a Coma ' named after the Smiths song.

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The Soil Falling Over My Head also writes:

The Observer Music Monthly:
Sunday, 19th March 2006

Exclusive interview:

WHEN IN ROME

Douglas Coupland travels to Italy to meet Morrissey in his adopted home.

Tony Visconti and Moz "tweak" ROTT via e-mail

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Sven writes:

At Tony Visconti's website, he has some follow-up information from ROTT's mastering (posted 3.15.06):

"Ringleader of The Tormentors continued with post production work until the middle of December. Some tracks needed tweaking, but I was back home in NYC and Morrissey was still in Rome. We tweaked by e-mails. Emily Lazar of The Lodge masterfully mastered the album, but had to go back to the drawing board three times at our request. We think something must have gone right, because the initial reaction from Moz fans and press has been wonderful. I listen to my white label all the time! Look for the CD release on April 4th, on Moz's Attack label through Sanctuary."

"Blood, sweat & cheers" - Tulsa World review/photo

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Link from jjenkins:

Blood, sweat & cheers - Tulsa World
By MATT GLEASON World Scene Writer
3/15/2006

"Morrissey show more than sweaty shirts and $35 ticket" - The Norman Transcript

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Belligerent Ghoul sends the link:

Morrissey show more than sweaty shirts and $35 ticket - The Norman Transcript

Excerpt:

It wouldn't matter if he's 400 pounds and heinous. Morrissey, or 'Moz' for those unable to remember all the consonants, just has that special something that, if bottled, would make billions. Seriously. Famous for his sexual ambiguousness, brilliant lyrics and cocky, Johnny-come-hither voice, though he didn't pack Bricktown Events Center Tuesday night, you can bet your bottom dollar he did bring out the fans.

Some flew from Japan. Others drove from Chickasha. Though security warned me before I approached her, Julia, a superfan for sure, was there too. She wouldn't allow me to interview her, but she did debunk the rumor that she'd attended every Moz show in the past 17 years. "It's only been 10 years," she said, turning her head back to the stage, waiting ever-so-hopeful to see Him.

And while none I questioned could answer the million dollar question ("Why the hell did he pick Oklahoma as two of three U.S. tour dates?"), the fans helped me to understands the sometimes bizarre, always fashionably-dressed underworld of Moz.

"Pictures With Meaning" by Boyd Hilton - The Guardian (Mar. 18)

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Uncleskinny sends the scan of the photo / article in The Guardian, March 18, 2006.

Click to enlarge

Whitney of Popcandy offers thoughts on Moz @ SXSW

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Some Old Queen writes:

Whitney Matheson of Popcandy gives her thoughts on Morrissey's performance at South by Southwest.
Special thanks to Betty.

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Reflecting on Morrissey - Pop Candy, posted March 17.
Also: Moz and the Japan bands - Pop Candy, posted March 16.

Audio previews of B-sides now available

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

wemissumoz writes:

Morriseymusic sent out an email today announcing ther new Morrissey download shop. "Pre-order downloads of the new Morrissey single and album and 'Moz up' your mobile with ringtones and wallpapers..."

30 second samples of the 3 b-sides, Good Looking Man About Town, Human Being and I Knew I Was Next are available here.

The songs are not yet available for download (pre-order only).

ROTT reviewed on BBC Radio Four's daily arts show "Front Row" March 16

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Benton writes:

"Kirsty Lang & David Hepworth discuss the new album from Morrissey, "Ringleader Of The Tormentors", which is already being hailed as one of the best solo works from the ex-singer of The Smiths."

It can be heard via the following link. Choose "Thursday" from the Listen Again panel on the right. About eleven minutes in.
Front Row

Jerry Hsu sighted at Oklahoma shows

posted by davidt on Saturday March 18 2006, @10:00AM

Benzon writes:

A bit of a celebrity sighting in Oklahoma... Jerry Hsu, longtime pro skateboarder from San Jose was at both Oklahoma shows. Jerry rides for Enjoi Skateboards.

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