Sonny Jim writes:

Morrissey is to appear on London's Xfm this coming Monday (17th May).

Their website doesn't appear to have caught up yet but they were shouting about it and getting very excited on the air this evening. He is due to appear on Music Response which goes out between 7pm and 9pm.

The format is usually an interview, talking about the album and some live sessions.

Xfm can be heard in London 104.9FM or on Sky Channel 864 * NTL Channel 891 * DAB Digital Radio. You can also listen online I believe.

The website is www.xfm.co.uk
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Update: 05/14 10:17 GMT: elsberry writes:

now it's on the Xfm website:

X-clusive: Morrissey Takes On 104.9 Xfm

Excerpt:

Morrissey will be coming into Xfm next week to take part in a special exclusive interview with Ian Camfield on the Music: Response Show. And we’ll be playing out tracks from his new album ‘You Are The Quarry’.

Torr writes:

and since when was Roman Coppolla the director of the IBEH video?

http://www.youarethequarry.net/press.htm

Latest News
21st May - Top Of The Pops - Live performance of Irish Blood, English Heart

Recent News

25th April - UK TV PREMIERE OF IRISH BLOOD, ENGLISH HEART VIDEO - 'Popworld' on C4 will be airing the Roman Coppolla directed video for the first time.
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Reminder of other upcoming media appearances:

• May 14 - "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross", BBC1
• May 16 - "Razor Cuts", Virgin Radio
• May 19 - Maida Vale - Live at Maida Vale session, BBC Radio 1
• May 21 - Later with Jools Holland, BBC2

Paulie writes:

Mojo magazine out in the UK and Ireland today has a huge 10 page interview with Moz which took place both in London and LA. In addition, later in the magazine there is an article regarding the very first Smiths gigs with comments from Joe Moss (ex-Smiths manager), Tony Wilson (Factory Records), Mozzer, Johnny Marr and others.

Finally there is also an ad for the Q/Mojo 148-page collectors edition magazine of The Smiths and Morrissey out on 28 May.
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Uncleskinny also writes:

The new Mojo magazine is absolutely chock-full of Moz and Smiths, including a huge article and interview, and loads of pics, one of which is Moz on a lounger by the poll of The Beverly Hills Hotel, surrounded by kids. I will try and get all this scanned and up tonight.

But there is more - listen to this...

"On May 28th, a Q/MOJO Special Edition on Morrissey and The Smiths is published. A handsome brute of a magazine, it is filled with new interviews, commentary, analysis and never-before-seen photography. Also within is an extensive interview with guitarist Johny Marr where, for the first time ever, he recounts a truly extraordinary incident that occurred in the early-to-mid 90's that will have Smiths-dom foaming at the mouth. 'I did reconvene the band', he confirms. 'It was before the court case, not immediately before it, and not because of it. I got us together on Chrissie Hynde's recommendation, because she's smart and she thought that a relationship that had been so important shouldn't be left unresolved. We actually got together a few times, all four of us...'. This special Edition is available under the aegis of Q magazine in the UK and MOJO overseas, including the USA. Go to www.mojo4music.com for more information. Smiths fans, get a stiff drink and be seated..."

So there you have it. Wow. Funny how the quote from Moz they picked for the cover says "The Smiths will end in murder".
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IN THE JUNE 2004 ISSUE OF MOJO...

MORRISSEY The king is back. Keith Cameron talks to the former Smiths frontman about murder plots, old scores and his remarkable new album

james writes:

Tonight, on the Craig Kilborn show, Barry Manilow was on, and when he was introduced, he got a loud ovation, and he said to Kilborn, "Who do they think I am -- Morrissey?" Kilborn then said to Barry Manilow, "you know, he's going to be on next week..."
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Bigmouth Struck also writes:

So yeah, was surfin' the tube to where I had to stop 'cos Barry Manilow was on the Late Late Show. He was tickling the ivory a bit and the crowd went wild! Then he responded back with "What do you think I'm Morrissey or something?" very playfully. Craig smiles and says "Ah, yes Morrissey, but before the 80's, I listen to you". Such an ass kisser he is that Craig!

Just tought I'd mention that tidbit. Don't ask why I stopped for Manilow.

Tony Da Meek writes:

Was listening to Terry Christian's show (on BBC GMR, Manchester) last night. After playing half the album last week, they played a fair few more off the new album as well as B-side Munich Air Disaster 1958.

He announced that next Wednesday's show is a Moz special in the build up to the M.E.N show - every third song will be a Smith's/Moz track with loads of b-sides and rare stuff being played.

Christian mentioned how much he loved the new album and then ripped into Q journalist John Harris for having attacked the album. He gave Harris a right going over and, more or less, said he's always been an arsehole.

It's alleged that Harris was under specific instruction from Q magazine to give Morrissey a hard time after the Moz father had refused a front cover of the mag.

Dark-Si writes:

A rather wonderful review of You Are The Quarry by Nadine McBay over at Drowned in Sound.

Stan writes:

Irish Blood, English Heart was played in it's entirety at the close of this weeks' CDUK, perhaps Britain's most mainstream pop programme.

It's presenter, Cat Deeley, introduced the video - over thousands of teenagers screaming for they-knew-not-what -by saying "After a seven year wait it's now time for a living legend. People cryed with joy when he played this next song at The Royal Albert Hall, so welcome back, the one and only, Morrissey"

God, even Busted don't get an intro like that. Not the most important post, but combined with everything, it's clear Santuary are the best label he's ever been with.

stinky writes:

Tiny pic of Moz in the centre pages of The Sun today.
The paper is running a poll for which stars you would like to see in the next series of "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here".
Morrissey is listed in the 'Rebel Without A Cause' section along with Shaun Ryder, Derek Hatton, Billy Bragg & Liam Gallagher.
If you wanna vote for Morrissey the number is 09011 900 704 47. Calls cost no more than 10p.

Remember: 09011 900 704 47

The link. Click on the picture of Shaun Ryder on the right to see Morrissey!!!

piersmc writes:

The normal version of YATQ is for sale in Sainsbury's, at least in the London branches, four days ahead of the official UK release date. I have just bought my copy.

emily writes:

On Friday May 21, Boston's premiere britpop-indie night, "The Pill" will feature a celebration of Morrissey's 45th birthday!

It will all take place at the Ecko Lounge, 41 Essex Street in Chinatown.

Upstairs will feature the usual excellent spinning of Pill DJ Ken, while downstairs, Derek & Emily will be playing Moz & the Smiths exclusively from 10pm - 2am.

Come by to toast the mighty moz and shake your ass....