20 Songs That Shaped College Rock Radio in 1986
Let's hop in the way back machine and visit 1986 when R.E.M., The Smiths and more were ruling the college rock airwaves.
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The 'Big 4' of London Bands in the '80s
Goth rock, dynamic duos and more.
31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 40 in 2025
Well that's rad. These 31 rock and metal albums have hit the four decade mark. How many of these 1985 records have you listened to?
Morrissey Claims Johnny Marr Ignored Smiths Reunion Deal
The singer says he agreed to the "lucrative offer," but the guitarist did not even acknowledge it.
Partial Smiths Reunion Concerts Canceled
Classically Smiths shows abandoned after Mike Joyce quits over Andy Rourke dispute.
Andy Rourke Will Not Be Part of the Partial Smiths Reunion
The bassist says he’s “saddened” by “false statements” connected with Classically Smiths orchestral shows.
Listen to an Unreleased Version of the Smiths’ ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ From Deluxe Edition of ‘The Queen Is Dead’
The Smiths officially announced details for the deluxe edition of their landmark 1986 album 'The Queen Is Dead.'
The Smiths Reveal Track Listing for Deluxe ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Reissue
A deluxe and expanded edition of the Smiths' third album is reportedly being released on Oct. 20.
30 Years Ago: ‘Louder Than Bombs’ Becomes the Smiths’ First U.S. Compilation
After rejecting the opportunity to release an earlier Smiths collection of singles and b-sides, Sire put together the two-LP 'Louder Than Bombs' in March 1987.
30 Years Ago: The Smiths Play Their Final Concert
A benefit for Artists Against Apartheid at London's Brixton Academy on Dec. 12, 1986 turned out to be the final performance of the Smiths.
New Smiths Single to Feature Previously Unreleased Recordings
Warner Music has pulled a pair of previously unreleased Smiths songs out of the vault for an upcoming 7" single.