4 May 2012

Morrissey will play the Cascais Music Festival in Cascais, Portugal, on 24 July.

28 April 2012

EMI have released in the UK a digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's classic debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with 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.

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" track listing:

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)"
"We'll Let You Know" (live)
"Now My Heart Is Full" (live)

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21 April 2012

EMI release today in the UK a limited edition Record Store Day 10" picture disc of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's classic debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with 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.

A digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is available on April 23.

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" track listing:

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)"
"We'll Let You Know" (live)
"Now My Heart Is Full" (live)

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11 April 2012

This month, EMI release a limited edition Record Store Day 10-inch picture disc and a digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's 1988 debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.

"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with 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.

The 10-inch picture disc is released on April 21, and the digital download is available on April 23.

8 April 2012

Morrissey's only UK concert of 2012 will be at Manchester Arena on Saturday 28 July. Tickets will be onsale at 9 AM on Friday 27 April.

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4 April 2012

Morrissey will play Istanbul (Turkey) on July 19th at Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater.

2 April 2012

Morrissey is confirmed to play the following shows:

May 23 Tucson (Arizona), Music Hall
May 25 Bakersfield (California), Rabobank Theater
May 26 Stockton (California), Bob Hope Theater

Support will be Kristeen Young, and tickets should be available immediately.

2 April 2012

Morrissey will headline Les Ardentes Festival in LIEGE in BELGIUM on July 5th.

2 April 2012

EMI release a special edition of Morrissey's classic debut solo album, Viva Hate, today in the UK.

Upon its original 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 special edition of Viva Hate is remastered, and features the rare track "Treat Me Like A Human Being". The CD and vinyl LP formats additionally include a written introduction from Chrissie Hynde, and previously unseen photos.

The album is available on CD, vinyl LP, and digital download.

Viva Hate track listing:

"Alsatian Cousin"
"Little Man, What Now?"
"Everyday Is Like Sunday"
"Bengali In Platforms"
"Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together"
"Late Night, Maudlin Street"
"Suedehead"
"Break Up The Family"
"Treat Me Like A Human Being"
"I Don't Mind If You Forget Me"
"Dial-A-Cliché"
"Margaret On The Guillotine"

You can order the special edition of Viva Hate now from hmv.com:

UK CD, vinyl LP, digital download

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1 April 2012

Morrissey will play the following five shows in ITALY during July:

July 7 ROMA Cavea Auditorium
July 8 GENOA Arena Del Mare
July 10 MILAN Arcimboldi Theater
July 11 FLORENCE Cavea Nuovo Teatro Dell'Opera
July 13 GRADO Diga Nazario Sauro

Concerts in Israel and Turkey for July are also expected to be announced next week.