Mighty Box Games Creates Joy Division-Inspired Videogame
The game already sounds like a downer, but then, what did you expect? To have fun read more
Found in: Games, NewsThe Eight Least Depressing Joy Division Lyrics
No one’s questioning the fact that Joy Division’s catalog isn’t exactly the most positive, uplifting group of songs out there. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThis Week In News
Even with the Fourth of July putting everyone in hotdog-filled good spirits, this week started on a sad note as beloved actor Andy Griffith died from a heart attack at 86. Kanye West also snagged headlines everywhere when he premiered “New God Glow” at the B.E.T. awards, a song off his upcoming album. Indie music lovers were also plagued with a few unfortunate lineup changes as Girls lost frontman Christopher Owens, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s bassist and guitarist announced their last show. Amy Winehouse‘s estate (by way of her father) revealed that there’s still enough material for one... read more
Found in: NewsPeter Hook to Release Memoir About Joy Division
Joy Division’s Peter Hook is set to release a memoir about his time with the iconic band. The book is titled Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division. Publishers Simon & Schuster announced that the book will be published on Oct. 1. Throughout the years, Hook has had a thorough inside look at fame and rock and roll, both with Joy Division and with the band reformed as New Order following singer Ian Curtis’ suicide.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsNew Order's Waiting for the Siren’s Call Outtakes Collection has a Tracklist
Consequence of Sound reported today that New Order will release a compilation of outtakes from their last release, 2005’s Waiting for the Siren’s Call. read more
Found in: Music, News22 Awesome Break-Up Songs
Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore. Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard. Kim Kardashian and that really tall sports dude. It seems like there's been a slew of celebrity splits lately... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNew Order Reunites for Fundraisers Without Peter Hook
The Quietus reported yesterday that they will reunite for two fundraiser shows in Europe without founding member Peter Hook. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsPeter Hook Announces North American Tour
Joy Division’s bassist Peter Hook is taking the legendary post-punk band’s 1980 hit record Closer on tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJoy Division/New Order Compilation to Include Unreleased Track
It’s been 31 years since Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis committed suicide and his band reformed as New Order. Rhino U.K. recently announced they will release a collection of iconic songs from each band: Total: From Joy Division to New Order, which will arrive June 6.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best British Artists of All Time
While all eyes are on the throne, we pay tribute to our 50 favorite British artists—a rock 'n roll royal family of sorts. read more
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