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Morrissey confirmed to play Singapore and Indonesia. Philippines and Hawaii dates soon.

Morrissey is confirmed to play

8 May SINGAPORE
Kallang Theater (capacity 1,700)
seats only

10 May JAKARTA, Indonesia
Tennis Indoor Theater (capacity 4,700)
standing only

Confirmations of shows in the Philippines and Hawaii are expected this week.

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via www.true-to-you.net

Viva Hate Reissue and Record Store Day Single of Suedehead | True To You

 

EMI Present:

'Viva Hate'
Remastered by Stephen Street
Release date: 26th March 2012

And

Record Store Day Single:

'Suedehead (Mael Mix)'
Remixed by Ron & Russell Mael
Release date: 23rd April 2012

EMI are pleased to announce the release through the classic Liberty label of a remastered version of Morrissey's debut album Viva Hate, and limited edition Record Store Day Ron & Russell Mael remix of his debut single 'Suedehead (Mael Mix)'.

Upon its release in 1988, Viva Hate announced to the world Morrissey's debut as a solo artist with an outstanding collection of songs which included the singles 'Suedehead' and 'Everyday Is Like Sunday'. The album charted at no. 1, having a chart stay of 20 weeks between March and August 1988, vindicating Morrissey in the face of those who doubted his ability to transcend The Smiths.

The album has now been remastered by original producer Stephen Street and the artwork - whose photo was changed for an EMI centenary edition in 1997 - has had the original photo restored. In addition, it features 'Treat Me Like A Human Being', which replaces 'The Ordinary Boys', and a written introduction from Morrissey's long-time confidant Chrissie Hynde.

Previously unseen, stunning photos from Jake Walters and Kevin Cummins adorn the sleeves and booklet. The album will be available on CD and vinyl. The LP version will be a 180g heavyweight, gatefold vinyl, housed in a wide-spine sleeve with a pull-out poster. The CD will be housed in a gatefold, card sleeve.

Following the album's release, on April 23rd EMI will release a limited edition 10-inch picture disc (Kevin Cummins' photo) of 'Suedehead (Mael Mix)', a remix of the song by Ron & Russell Mael, who have taken the track and given it their distinctive, inimitable touch: the perfect alliance between two artists who have great admiration for each other. The single will be b/w two previously unreleased BBC live tracks: 'We'll Let You Know' and 'Now My Heart Is Full', recorded at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.

via true-to-you.net

 

Volume 2 of Unite and Take Over Kickstarter campaign needs your help.

It's only a few days away from the end of the Kickstarter campaign to fund this project and they are short of the goal. If you can help click on the link below and donate.

Volume 2 of Unite and Take Over: Stories Inspired by the songs of the 
Smiths is in the works.   As with the first volume, the premise of the 
book is “What is the story that plays in your head when you listen to 
your favorite Smiths song?” The book will be published in time for 
Record Store Day on April 21 (http://www.recordstoreday.com).

The new volume has a brand new set list of songs to be interpreted by 
new and returning creators.  The set list includes:

Well I Wonder - Jamie S. Rich and Christoper Mitten
The Headmaster Ritual - Jonathan Goff and Jim Hanna
Half a Person - Eric M. Esquivel and Eric Schock
Oscillate Wildly - Christopher Murrin and Matt Goodall
London - Russell Hillman and Michael Stewart
Reel Around the Fountain - Jennifer de Guzman and Tracy Hui
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - Dave Baker and Amy Tidwell
I Won’t Share You – Dave Baker
A Rush, A Push and the Land is Ours - Brad Dwyer
Girl Afraid - Libbi Rich and April Reyna
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before - Shawn Demumbrum 
and Jason Pedersen
Strech out and Wait - Jacob Gallegos and Oliva Peleaz
Sweet and Tender Hooligan - Adam Sanders and Chris Mendoza
Big Mouth Strikes Again - Christian Marra

To raise funds for the production costs of the book, the publisher has 
created a Kickstarter campaign.  Pledging to the Kickstarter campaign 
is the easiest and cheapest way to ensure that you get a copy of the 
book.  Please pledge at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756324374/unite-and-take-over-volume-2-a-smiths-comic-anthol
.  There is less than two weeks left to pledge to insure that the book 
is available in the quantities and quality that the first book was 
published.

Pop Candy: Chatting with a Morrissey zine maker

via content.usatoday.com

By Chris Cummins, Special Correspondent for Pop Candy

Back in the 1990s, zines were everywhere.

Fueled by their creators' DIY passion and, typically, a lack of funds, these independent publications had enthusiasts everywhere spouting off on topics ranging from Star Wars to obscure bands.

For zine lovers, one of the best places to get their fix of new reading material was at Tower Records. The fondly remembered music chain was famous for supporting zines and their cash-strapped writers by selling issues on consignment and/or offering distribution deals that allowed the messages of these fledgling periodicals to spread from the copy machines that birthed them all the way across the globe.

It was at my local Tower store that I first was introduced to the wonderful world of zines. Specifically, Nicole Garrison's Morri'Zine. As a Smiths and Morrissey-loving teen, finding an issue of this amongst Rolling Stone and Spin was something of a revelation. Like the best zines, the Morri'Zine felt like it existed for me and me alone.

In the pre-Internet era it was the definitive source for news about new Moz releases, concert reviews and the sort of awkward poetry that only teens can write. It was a glorious thing that helped me develop a love for zines that continues to this day.

Garrison began work on the publication when she was 15 and stopped when she was 22. During this time, Morrissey experienced a rush of popularity in the U.S. that rivaled the success he experienced with The Smiths. This exciting time was captured for posterity in each issue of the Morri'Zine.

Now 41, married and living is Southern California, Nicole goes by Nikki Fowler. She recently was kind enough to answer some of my questions about the zine, the appeal of Morrissey, and whether or not her love for all things Moz has continued into adulthood. To anyone who ever lovingly read through her "publication for Morrissey and Smiths fans," her insights are invaluable. Click here for full interview.

Morrissey to play Korea for the first time | Dates set for Japan

via true-to-you.net

Confirmations for Morrissey's Japan tour are:

April

19 Thursday SENDAI Zepp
21 Saturday KAWASAKI Club Citta
23 Monday TOKYO Zepp
24 Tuesday TOKYO Zepp
26 Thursday FUKUOKA Zepp
27 Friday HIROSHIMA Zepp

May

2 Wednesday NAGOYA Zepp

Morrissey is also confirmed to play SEOUL (Korea) on Sunday 6 May at Ax Hall. This will be Morrissey's first-ever visit to Korea.

Morrissey's South American Dates Set

24 January 2012

Morrissey's tour of South America has been finalised as:

February
24 (Friday) CHILE, Vina del Mar Festival
26 (Sunday) SANTIAGO, Chile : Movistar Arena
28 (Tuesday) MENDOZA, Argentina : M Arena

March
1 (Thursday) CORDOBA, Argentina : Orfeo Arena
3 (Saturday) ROSARIO, Argentina : Metropolitano
4 (Sunday) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina : Geba
7 (Wednesday) PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil : Pepsi On Stage
9 (Friday) RIO, Brazil : Fundicao Progresso
11 (Sunday) SAO PAULO, Brazil : Espaco das Americas
14 (Wednesday) LIMA, Peru : Jockey Club
17 (Saturday) BOGOTA, Colombia : Metropol

Kristeen Young will open at all dates except the Vina del Mar Festival.
Tickets should be available for all dates immediately.

via www.true-to-you.net

Morrissey to play Peru for the 1st time. Confirms Chile date.

20 January 2012

Morrissey will play Lima Jockey Club in Peru on February 29th.
This will be Morrissey's first ever concert in Peru.
Morrissey is now confirmed to play the Vina del Mar Festival in Chile on February 24. Morrissey will also play in Santiago on February 26 at the Movistar Arena.
Shows in Colombia and Argentina are expected to be announced next week.
Full details of Morrissey's Japanese tour for April will be announced on January 27th by promoters in Japa

via www.true-to-you.net

Morrissey to tour Japan, Thailand, The Philippines, and New Zealand

15 January 2012

Morrissey will travel to Japan in April where he will undertake ten concerts. It will be the most detailed tour of Japan ever undertaken by Morrissey.
There are plans to follow the Japanese tour with concerts in Thailand, the Philippines and New Zealand.
Full details of the Japanese tour are expected to be announced within the next week.
Also in April, EMI Records will issue the single 'Suedehead', as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael. The single is 3:35 in length, and will be issued as a CD release and a 10" picture disc, both using previously unseen photographs of Morrissey.

via www.true-to-you.net

Morrissey Joins BUAV to End Cruel Animal Tests for Cosmetics

LONDON, January 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The BUAV is delighted to have the support of legendary singer Morrissey for its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for new cosmetics sold in the European Union.

Morrissey said, "Say no to injecting, force-feeding or forcing animals to inhale substances for a new lipstick or shampoo. Please join me in signing the BUAV No Cruel Cosmetics petition to stop the sale of new animal tested cosmetics in the EU."

Morrissey joins a number of high profile celebrities to sign the No Cruel Cosmetics petition, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sienna Miller, Jodie Kidd, Jenny Seagrove and Kimberly Wyatt.

Despite UK and EU bans on animal testing for cosmetics, products can still be tested on animals in other parts of the world and then imported and sold in the EU. A marketing ban which would end this cruelty is due to come into effect in 2013. However, it is now in danger of being delayed, thereby putting thousands more animals at risk, who will continue to suffer and die needlessly in cruel tests for new beauty products sold in the EU.

A delay could mean that hundreds of thousands more rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats will be injected, gassed or force-fed cosmetics worldwide for new beauty products sold in the EU, including the UK.

Over one hundred and forty thousand people across the UK and EU, including Morrissey, have already signed the No Cruel Cosmetics petition which is being sent to the European Parliament. The BUAV petition can be signed at http://www.NoCruelCosmetics.org.

The BUAV Chief Executive, Michelle Thew, stated: "We are delighted that Morrissey is helping the BUAV save animals from suffering and death in tests for cosmetics products sold in the EU. Please join him to help us end this cruelty. Add your name to the BUAV petition at http://www.NoCruelCosmetics.org today."

via www.prnewswire.co.uk

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