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"Morrissey apologises to Arctic Monkeys" - statement to NME.com

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
man0lo sends the link:

Exclusive - Morrissey apologises to Arctic Monkeys - NME.com

Morrissey has apologised to the Arctic Monkeys if he recent comments about them caused offence.

The singer was quoted criticising the band's rapid success while at the South By South West festival last week (March 15), suggesting it was too soon and "a bit unnatural".

However Morrissey has issued a further statement to NME.COM, explaining he was not criticising the Sheffield newcomers.

"I'm sorry that the comments I made at SouthBySouthWest about the Arctic Monkeys were printed so harshly in The Times and the NME," states Morrissey.

"I actually quite like the Arctic Monkeys and whatever I said was said with tender, avuncular concern. I hope to God I didn't upset their grannies," he added.

"In any case, I was wrong about their success being too sudden and without any dues paid, because that's exactly how it happened for The Smiths. So, I really should shut it."
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Noel Gallagher defends Arctic Monkeys, mentions Morrissey

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
Noel Gallagher compares Arctic Monkeys to Oasis - NME.com

Noel Gallagher has stuck up for Arctic Monkeys following Morrissey's comments that success has come too fast for the band.
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Belligerent Ghoul also sends the link:

Noel Gallagher: Leave the Monkeys Alone! - Spin.com

"New York Doll" DVD to include 20 minute Moz interview

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
Torr writes:
The DVD release of New York Doll (out the same day as the new Moz album) will include a 20 minute interview with Moz.

SXSW article in NY Times, Moz pictured, quoted

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
Belligerent Ghoul sends the link / excerpt:

Musicians in Search of Discovery - NY Times

Excerpt:

Onstage at the convention, Morrissey said, "I think there's maybe too many people making music." By the fourth night of SXSW, it was easy to think he might be right; not every band with songs on a Myspace Web page has even a remote chance of being heard or making a career. But then there would be one more startling club set, and the musical overload of SXSW turned to pleasure again.

Rahav Segev for The New York Times, Click to enlarge

Album Chart Show - free tickets available

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
Raised on Prisoners Aid writes:
www.applausestore.com have free passes for the Morrissey performance on the Album Chart Show on March 27. You first need to register with the site and then phone 08700 24 1000. They were still available today (March 22 at midday)

SXSW Picture in MSNBC's The Week In Celebrity Sightings

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
SOUTHPAWmuse writes:
"Morrissey performs onstage during South by Southwest 2006 in Austin, Texas. The ex-Smiths frontman had a newsy week, as he revealed that the band declined a $5 million reunion offer, and also dissed the chart-scorching Arctic Monkeys, saying, "They haven't had to work very hard."

Morrissey is picture #12 in the slideshow - MSNBC, The Week In Celebrity Sightings

More on The Boyfriends supporting

posted by davidt on Wednesday March 22 2006, @11:00AM
Belligerent Ghoul sends the links:

Morrissey to champion new talent on tour - NME.com
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME, Moz takes the Boyfriends on tour! - Playlouder
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