Indie Basement (9/25): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week in the Basement: reviews of new albums from Róisín Murphy, A Certain Ratio, Wax Chattels, Hen Ogledd (Richard Dawson), Profligate, and Mint Field.
Mike Joyce
A Certain Ratio announce first album in 12 years, share “Always in Love”
'ACR Loco' features appearances from Denise Johnson (Happy Mondays, Primal Scream), Gabe Gurnsey (Factory Floor), Mike Joyce (The Smiths), and more.
Mike Joyce pulls out of “Classically Smiths” shows
First it was revealed that Smiths members Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce were taking part in "Classically Smiths," a series of live orchestral re-imaginations of Smiths songs. Then Andy Rourke quickly denied any involvement in the project, and now Mike Joyce is pulling out.
Smiths members reuniting for “Classically Smiths” orchestral shows
Bassist Andy Rourke, drummer Mike Joyce, and Craig Gannon (who was briefly The Smiths' second guitarist and also briefly played with Morrissey) will reunite for "Classically Smiths," a collaboration with the Manchester Camerata Orchestra which will feature orchestral re-imaginations o…