Johnny Marr
Mary O'Meara discovers both the inner and outer worlds of Johnny Marr, from vivid childhood memories to the meteoric rise of The Smiths and beyond in his newly published memoirs 'Set the Boy Free'
David Bushman and Arthur Smith
Mary O' Meara assesses a new book on cult TV series 'Twin Peaks', which reflects in detail on its extraordinary Angelo Badalamenti soundtrack
Suede
Mary O’Meara explores the nocturnal pondering and passions of Suede as they take over the shadowy interior of Manchester’s Albert Hall
Suede
Mary O’Meara explores the nocturnal pondering and passions of Suede as they take over the shadowy interior of Manchester’s Albert Hall
Manic Street Preachers
In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Mary O'Meara wanders back through the years to examine why the Manic Street Preachers' 'Everything Must Go', which is about to be re-released, is such a monumental and life-affirming record
The The
Mary O'Meara in 'Ten Songs That Made Me Love...' writes of some of her favourite songs by post-punk band The The, the project of London-based singer-songwriter and experimental musician Matt Johnson
David Bowie
In our series, in which our writers write about ten songs that made them love a particular band or artist, Mary O'Meara reflects on her favourite David Bowie songs
Blondie
Appealing new album from Blondie which includes songs written by Joan Jett, Sia, Johnny Marr and Blood Orange's Dev Hynes as well as some Chris Stein/Debbie Harry's own numbers
LIINES
Impressive double A-sided vinyl-only single from Manchester post-punk trio LIINES