A schoolboy aged 12 who started busking on the streets of Manchester is hoping to break into the music scene

The North West has traditionally been one of the most vibrant music spots in the UK. The home of The

Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.

Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to finish off his Call The Comet Tour in Manchester.

The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.

One of the first things that came to mind before sitting down to listen to Johnny Marr’s live record was along the lines of: are live albums still a thing?

The former manager of The Smiths, Joe Moss, has died at the age of 72.

The Smiths guitarist’s unleashed a scathing attack on the Prime Minister at the first of his two homecoming gigs last night – and MM has the footage.

Viral sensation The Iain Duncan Smiths have added an ingenious twist to a Smiths tribute band – fusing flawless imitation with witty political satire to pay refreshing homage to Manchester’s indie icons.

Smiths former guitarist Johnny Marr has pledged to make a new run of a limited edition vinyl Record Store Day cover after discovering hawkers selling his single for inflated prices on eBay.

While in the legendary café, the Ardwick musician played a live set and took some press shots for his solo work.