Fans have paid tribute to Joy Divisions Ian Curtis who died 32 years ago today 18 05 12 Lovers of the post-punk British band have taken to twitter to remember the singer ...
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Today May 18 2012 marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis the former frontman of the Mancunian post-punk band Joy Division Curtis committed suicide on May 1...
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The Black Belles, Spoek Mathambo, Devin, Django Django and Willis Earl Beal are all set to appear at the Great Escape in Brighton in MayTHE BLACK BELLESNeed to know: All-...
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Shaun Ryder, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess and other key figures in the Madchester scene share their memories of the sounds, the clothes and atmospherePETER HOOK Co-founder of ...
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From Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Metallica's "One" to Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 1980s songs of all-time!
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British rocker Peter Hook has blasted reports an unreleased track by his former band Joy Division has been unearthed branding the song a hoax Earlier this week beg27Feb12...
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Before Simple Minds went stadium rock, they made 'serious, dark music' that influenced the Manics and Primal Scream. Now they're returning to their rootsA couple of years...
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has uncovered 1 million pounds worth of jewellery a gun and perhaps most interestingly for music fans - some original Joy Division master tape...
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Peter Hook is bemused by Disneys new Joy Division-inspired T-shirt insisting he can appreciate the irony after years of avoiding overt promotion as a young rocker Fans we...
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A new t-shirt resembling 'Unknown Pleasures' artwork for sale on Disney site
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The Maccabees, On tourOnce an appealingly eccentric indie band, the Maccabees have since signed a major deal and streamlined their sound. No one would begrudge them that,...
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Canada's Voivod are one of heavy metal's most unique, beloved treasures. Now their extraordinary early recordings are getting an official releaseFor Voivod's drummer Mich...
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This group of young ideologues seem to relish their own discontent. Meet the Mancunian Manics …Hometown: Manchester.The lineup: Jamie Lee (vocals, guitar), Charlie ...
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If you're expecting this girl group to sound like a surrogate Saturdays, think again: this is polished, well-produced stuffHometown: London.The lineup: Monique Robert, As...
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Le Bataclan, ParisWith Mancunians New Order about to play their first gig since 2006 (and their first ever without bassist Peter Hook), and news from back home announcing...
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