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| "The Importance of Being Morrissey" previews (10 total) - to air Sunday 11:15pm, Channel 4 |
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posted by davidt
on Saturday June 07 2003, @02:15PM
"The Importance of Being Morrissey" premieres tomorrow (Sunday) on Channel 4 in the UK at 11:15 pm. A separate story for your reviews/comments will be posted shortly after the premiere has aired. Thanks to English Martyr for sending the following scans of previews in various magazines/guides.
English Martyr writes and sends (10 articles total):
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| The Motivators - Alain Whyte's new band in studio, UK gigs (June 13, July 1) |
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posted by davidt
on Saturday June 07 2003, @02:15PM
Pop Fiction writes:
Pop Fiction, a brand new label, are pleased to announce that they will be releasing material by Alain Whyte's new band, The Motivators.
The band, who also comprise Gary Day and Spike Smith, will be going into the studio in the next few weeks to record their debut album, which will see the light of the day at the end of the year, to be preceded by a single.
The Motivators will be playing their first ever UK shows. They are:
June 13th - PETERBOROUGH The Metropolitan Lounge
July 1st - LONDON The Spitz (Pop Fiction Records launch)
For more information, please contact Pop Fiction on the above e-mail.
More news will be posted on here soon.
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| JK Rowling - Moz is greatest inspiration (the Daily Mirror, June 7, 2003) |
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posted by davidt
on Saturday June 07 2003, @02:15PM
Nick Spence writes:
And Heaven Knows I’m Magical Now – Morrissey Inspired Me says Rowling – Daily Mirror 7.06.03 p31 – JK Rowling has revealed her greatest inspiration – miserable 80’s singer Morrissey. In a rare interview the Harry Potter writer is set to shock millions of fans: “ You can’t love something that much without it having a profound influence on your mood and your life.”
Full story should appear later today at the Daily Mirror website.
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| "Misfit Morrissey finds new niche by signing with reggae label" by Jeevan Vasagar (The Guardian, Jun |
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posted by davidt
on Saturday June 07 2003, @02:15PM
charmer writes:
After last week's Guide front cover, Morrissey gets a mention in the Guardian again today on page 5 in a story about the signing. The piece is accompanied by a photo of one of the Albert Hall gigs (not online):
Main story
Misfit Morrissey finds new niche by signing with reggae label by Jeevan Vasagar, The Guardian (June 7, 2003)
Extra wibbly bit
The man to bring provocation back into pop by Alexis Petridis, The Guardian (June 7, 2003)
In the Guide, The Importance of Being Morrissey gets a little write-up as it has been selected as one of the 'picks of the day':
Since he decamped to LA in the early 1990s, reams of print have been generated in praise, condemnation and defense of the former Smiths lynchpin. So what does this good-humoured, down-to-earth and lantern-jawed Mancunian have to say in explanation of his life and art? Well, not a lot, really. This rare interview reveals that Moz has found some peace in his life, although it'd seem there are parts of it which he still keeps at arm's length. Somehow, this only serves to make him even more lovable.
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Benton has posted scans of The Guardian articles and photo on the general discussion board.
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| "Under The Influence" contest at PassionsJustLikeMine.com |
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posted by davidt
on Saturday June 07 2003, @02:15PM
Stephane Daigle writes:
DMCWorld, the originators of the "Under The Influence" series and PassionsJustLikeMine.com are holding a contest for the release of Morrissey's installment. First prize is an autographed copy of the cd, a t-shirt and a poster. Five other winners will receive a poster.
To enter the contest, visit PassionsJustLikeMine.com and answer 3 questions correctly. Contest is open to everyone and ends Sunday June 15th. Other details are given on the contest page.
Good luck!
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| Features: Sanctuary confirms Morrissey signing, official press release |
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posted by davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
nonesoever writes:
A celebration update to the main page is in order, as Morrissey now is officially signed to Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Records Group Announcement
MORRISSEY SIGNS TO SANCTUARY RECORDS
Sanctuary Records Group and Morrissey have announced that they have resurrected the Attack label to release the forthcoming new album by Morrissey.
The label will be distributed via BMG in the US, Pinnacle in the UK and Sanctuary Records Group's various distribution partners in the rest of the world. The deal was signed on the 20th of May and Morrissey will begin recording his first album since 1997's Maladjusted immediately.
The Attack label - part of the legendary Trojan Records family - released records by The Pioneers, Gregory Isaacs, The Upsetters, Big Youth and I Roy amongst many others between 1969 and 1980.
The Sanctuary Group Inc Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis commented, "Morrissey is one of the most important artists of the last 20 years and we are delighted that he has given us the opportunity to lead the charge on this significant next phase of his career with a deal that is as innovative as his music. Early on in our discussions Morrissey proved himself to be a connoisseur of our Trojan Records catalogue and expressed an interest in using the Attack label for the release of his records much as he did the HMV label when he was with EMI. We are very pleased to accommodate and hope that he will also find new artists to release on Attack. Attack Records will be a reflection of his creative vision and his exclusive domain. "
The Sanctuary Records Group's labels and artists include Rough Trade Records, Fantastic Plastic, Trojan Records, The Strokes, Spiritualized, The Libertines, Ween, Death In Vegas, British Sea Power, Pet Shop Boys, The Beatings, Tricky and The Futureheads.
A brand new documentary, entitled 'The Importance Of Being Morrissey' will be screened on Channel 4 on Sunday 8th June at 11.15pm (BST).
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Marcello also writes:
This time is true. Now get on with the recording!!!
Morrissey finally signs record deal - NME.com
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KB also writes:
Well I have seen the news on the NME site, Sanctuary site, and here, but did not expect it to be on the BBC Entertainment site. Looks like lots of Smiths press, and Morrissey news hitting at the same time.
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Martin also writes:
Got the press release from a friend working for "der spiegel", the most
important Germany weekly.
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| Hans Rønningen, Norwegian actor plays the role of Morrissey in new Norwegian drama |
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posted by davidt
on Thursday June 05 2003, @09:30AM
Espen Grønlie writes:
Norwegian daily newspapers have recently written about Norwegian writer Frode Grytten (who has written a book called "Dublin" and one called "Pop songs"), and his short story collection called "Bikubesong" ("Bee cube songs" [i suppose]), which this Autumn will be staged as a drama at one of the three heavily state-founded insitutional theatres in Oslo. The book's first short story features a character deeply involved in Morrissey's music, and several single lines of his lyrics are frequently quoted in the text. In the drama, Hans Rønningen will play the role of Morrissey, and Smiths and Morrissey song will be used to tie the different stories together. Even if Morrissey is not mentioned in the book apart from in the first story, Grytten comments that the entire book has been written with Morrissey in mind, or under the influence.
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June 7
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"The Importance of Being Morrissey" previews (10 total) - to air Sunday 11:15pm, Channel 4 (62)
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The Motivators - Alain Whyte's new band in studio, UK gigs (June 13, July 1) (30)
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JK Rowling - Moz is greatest inspiration (the Daily Mirror, June 7, 2003) (12)
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"Misfit Morrissey finds new niche by signing with reggae label" by Jeevan Vasagar (The Guardian, Jun (4)
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"Under The Influence" contest at PassionsJustLikeMine.com (0)
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Sanctuary confirms Morrissey signing, official press release (237)
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"Strange Ways Indeed" by Sean Smith (The Big Issue June 2-8 2003) (34)
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NME Smiths special supplement - this week (June 7 issue) (35)
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"Manchester - Cultural Chernobyl" by Steven Wells (23)
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"Well I Wonder..." by Auguste Meyrat - Smiths based comic online (50)
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Record Collector Smiths issue (June 2003) (4)
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Panic - The Smiths and Morrissey Night, Leeds (Sat. 14th June) (1)
May 31
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"Return of the lone stranger" by Mark Simpson (The Guardian, May 31, 2003) (26)
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