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New Order Sideshow Announced
1 Comments. 3,087 Views. Posted 17 Jan 2012 @ 10:41am.
There were more than a few jaws hitting the floor when UK icons New Order were announced on the freaking huge Future Music Festival lineup, and now fans have another chance to catch the legendary synth-purveyors in the live setting. Following on from orignial bassist Peter Hook's messy departure from the group, founding members Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris have been touring triumphantly... Read More
Peter Hook To Perform Joy Division's Closer
1 Comments. 1,658 Views. Posted 14 Nov 2011 @ 8:26am.
Following on from the success of last year's tribute to Unknown Pleasures, Joy Division co-founder Peter Hook will once again be hitting our shores to pay tribute to another seminal classic. Backed by his new band The Light, Hook will recreate Joy Division's second of two albums Closer live and in full. The album was the last release before the tragic suicide of troubled frontman Ian Curtis... Read More
New Order : Hellbent
0 Comments. 1,278 Views. Posted 21 Jun 2011 @ 10:56am.
This previously unreleased New Order track features on Total: From Joy Division to New Order – the first ‘Best of’ compilation featuring songs from both bands. As New Order songs go, it’s a little undercooked; a steady synth pop demo that could use one or two bombastic peaks. Certainly sounds like New Order though: icy and emotional. Read More
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