Morrissey is facing renewed public attention amid a series of controversies, including claims that the BBC is refusing to play his new single and allegations of online impersonation by political activists. He has also launched a rebranded line of Smiths merchandise, criticized Johnny Marr and the BBC over a new Smiths documentary, and demanded the removal of a meme linked to a copyright dispute. Meanwhile, his teenage letters and a recent CBGB Festival appearance have drawn media interest.