Morrissey

07 Mar 2022

When Old Punks Go Racist

Punks and musicians are people, so they get old, their opinions get dumber and more calcified, and they mistake change for disintegration, at the same rate as the societies in which they operate. But it’s still sadder than when it happens to your dad. 

Guest Writer 0
19 Apr 2021

‘The Simpsons’ Parodied Morrisey, And Morrissey Is Pissed

Celebrity cameos are nothing new on The Simpsons, as the show is now in its 32nd season. But a celebrity cameo on the new episode of The Simpsons that aired Sunday night has drawn the wrath of pop singer Morrissey, who’s been posting angry rants on Facebook all day complaining

Joe Kukura- Millionaire in Training 0
10 Jul 2024

This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco

I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
28 Oct 2015

This Charming Band: A Tribute to The Smiths – 10th anniversary show Giveaway!

  Since 2005, San Francisco’s This Charming Band has performed the music of The Smiths and Morrissey for thousands of fans, selling out venues all over the West Coast. We strive to make each show a celebration in unity of the love and appreciation of The Smiths/Morrissey. As a band

illyannam 0
16 Jun 2015

Win FREE Tickets: Morrissey w/ Amanda Palmer @ Event Center SJSU!

  Before he was Saint Morrissey (long before Mark Simpson) to the cholos y cholas of Southern California – I’m looking at you Stephanie Flores – Morrissey was the dreamy and lethargic lead singer of the Smiths; arguably the most important indie band in Britain during the ’80s. Morrissey’s theatrical crooning

illyannam 0
28 Oct 2009

Smiths Speed-Dating in Brooklyn: How Soon Is Tonight?

[warning: non-Smiths/Morrissey fans may find this article slightly nonsensical] Tonight at the Black Rabbit in Greenpoint, Dave Hill hosts “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”— a night of speed-dating to the soundtrack of The Smiths/Morrissey. Don’t stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before, as this is a returning

Joe Petersen - Classist Columnist 0
27 Oct 2009

Let’s Get Drunk and Sing: NYC Karaoke Guide

Karaoke is one of those things that either begins or ends your night.  You know what kind of night you’ve had when you find a ticket stub from Sing Sing in your pocket and you wake up on someone’s couch.  Just like bowling, Karaoke is one of those group activities

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0