Morrissey Says “Nobody” Will Release His Music Due to War on “Free Speech” in England

During a recent concert in Newark, New Jersey, Morrissey not only showed up, but he also claimed that “nobody” will release his music due to the war on “free speech” in England.

As reported by the Asbury Park Press, the former Smiths singer made the comments at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday (November 13th) while opening up to the audience about his difficulties with putting out new music.

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“As you know, nobody will release my music anymore,” Morrissey said. “As you know because I’m a chief exponent of free speech. In England at least, it’s now criminalized.

He continued, “You cannot speak freely in England. If you don’t believe me, go there. Express an opinion, you’ll be sent to prison. It’s very, very difficult.”

Morrissey apparently didn’t elaborate further, but was likely referring to the backlash to his support of the far-right, anti-Muslim political party For Britain.

Last year, Morrissey claimed his shelved album, Bonfire of Teenagers, was being sabotaged by Capitol Records because his conservative views make him “too diverse” a thinker.

This came after Morrissey announced in 2022 that he had split from his record label and claimed Miley Cyrus wanted to be “disassociated” from Bonfire of Teenagers.

More recently, Morrissey speculated that the media is trying to “delete” his central contributions to The Smiths. The artist also fired his management after an extended spat with former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr.

However, Morrissey has uncharacteristically shown up for his latest North American tour, which has a few dates left. Grab tickets to the remaining shows here.