Johnny Marr appeared as the special guest on Episode 7 of LIFEJACKET UK – the new YouTube destination for fans of football, fashion and music.
The British music icon sat down with host, producer and former Soccer AM presenter John Fendley, aka Fenners, ahead of the release of his latest solo album, ‘The Age of Everything’ on Friday 2nd October.
Johnny spoke with Fenners in depth about his early days with The Smith, football fashion, his friendship with Roy Keane, his new album and much more in the interview.
Ahead of the episode’s release, LIFEJACKET posted a series of teaser clips and images from the interview and accompanying photoshoot on their Instagram and X accounts. The full interview was released on YouTube and Spotify on Wednesday 30th September.
Launched in October 2025, LIFEJACKET aim to provide considered content featuring notable names from their respective fields, growing a community which celebrates the things they love: football, fashion and music.
Thanks to Fenners and the team at LIFEJACKET for accommodating Johnny Marr.
About: Johnny Marr
One of the British music’s most beloved songwriters, since launching his solo career Johnny Marr has scored six UK Top 10 albums, released the bestselling autobiography ‘Set The Boy Free’, recorded the James Bond theme for ‘No Time To Die’ with Billie Eilish, received the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award, an Academy Award nomination for his work with Hans Zimmer on ‘Inception’, NME’s Godlike Genius honour, and played sold-out tours and major festivals across the world.
‘The Age Of Everything’, which peaked at #5 in the UK Album Charts, features 10 new songs that Johnny describes as the most cathartic songwriting of his career. Written in London, developed live on the road across the East Coast of North America and recorded in Manchester, the album captures the energy and tensions of the city. Sharp, fast and dynamic, filled with ideas and possibilities.