The legendary South London venue has been shut since December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people deadThe post “The best venue in London” Brixton Academy re-opens with The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands, plus new safety measures appeared first on NME.

Following a crowd crush that left two dead in December 2022, the iconic London venue opens its doors again tonight with a tribute band show. The Smyths' Graham Sampson tells NME about what it means, what to expect, and the legacy of The Smiths outside of Morrissey's politicsThe post The Smiths tribute band re-opening Brixton Academy: “...

Good times for a change! Deftones’ set Friday at Coachella included a cover of the Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want.” Chino Moreno and friends recorded “Please, Please, Please” years ago — it appeared on their 2005 B-Sides & Rarities album — but this ...

The legendary California band also played their song 'Combat' for the first time since 2011The post Deftones perform electrifying cover of The Smiths’ ‘Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want’ at Coachella 2024 appeared first on NME.

As The Smiths' debut album turns 40, will we correctly arrange “the songs that saved your life” – or will we paint a vulgar picture?The post The Smiths: every song ranked in order of greatness appeared first on NME.