The new Morrissey single, "Boxers", has an American release date of January 31. All songs on the single, including the B-sides "Have-A-Go Merchant" and "Whatever Happens, I Love You" will appear on his forthcoming compilation album, The World Of Morrissey.
World, which has a release date of February 21, also includes several live tracks from the European import, Beethoven Was Deaf; several B-sides from other U.S. singles, and a few other (previously released) songs. Plans for an American vinyl release of The World Of Morrissey were cancelled at the last minute.
Morrissey will be playing some European tour dates in February and is planning a more complete worldwide tour in conjunction with a brand new album, tentatively slated for late summer/early fall 1995.
Del Amitri, best known in the U.S. for their hit song "The Last To Know", are releasing their new album, Twisted, in the U.K. on February 27th. The first single, "Here and Now", will be issued on February 6; the followup, "Driving With The Brakes On", is scheduled for a March 13 release date.
New York City's The Rake's Progress will be playing a gig previewing their new album on AlMo Records on February 22 at New York's Irving Plaza.
