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New Order Announce SXSW Festival Appearance & Additional US Dates

New Order Announce SXSW Festival Appearance & Additional US Dates

The Manchester legends also play in Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and New Orleans during March.

Ceremony: The Song That Turned Joy Division Into New Order
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Ceremony: The Song That Turned Joy Division Into New Order

New Order’s classic debut single, Ceremony featured lyrics from Ian Curtis, bridging the group’s Joy Division past with post-punk’s future.

Best Reissues Of 2022: 40 Essential Releases Of The Year So Far
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Best Reissues Of 2022: 40 Essential Releases Of The Year So Far

The best reissues of 2022 bring must-have classic albums back into view for long-term collectors and curious newcomers alike.

Transmission: How Joy Division’s Debut Single Broadcast Their Brilliance
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Transmission: How Joy Division’s Debut Single Broadcast Their Brilliance

Cathartic yet catchy, Joy Division’s debut single, Transmission, showed the group morphing into one of post-punk’s most important bands.

Peter Hook & The Light Announce ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ Dates For 2023

Peter Hook & The Light Announce ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ Dates For 2023

The shows start in Edinburgh on April 13 and wrap in Somerset on April 29 next.

She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius
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She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius

So good they recorded it twice, Joy Division’s She’s Lost Control is a stark post-punk classic that still sounds like the future.

Komakino: How Joy Division’s Freebie Flexi Disc Bent The Rules
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Komakino: How Joy Division’s Freebie Flexi Disc Bent The Rules

Initially intended to be a giveaway for fans, Joy Division’s three-track Komakino single is now a collector’s item.

‘Unknown Pleasures’: How Joy Division Created A Timeless Debut Album
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‘Unknown Pleasures’: How Joy Division Created A Timeless Debut Album

Dark, enigmatic and compelling, Joy Division’s debut album, ‘Unknown Pleasures’, has retained its allure in the decades since its release.

How The Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge Saved Joy Division’s Career
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How The Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge Saved Joy Division’s Career

Like ‘The X Factor’ for punks, the Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge got Joy Division noticed and led to the creation of Factory Records.

“It Urged Us To Carry On”: Remembering Joy Division’s Live Debut In 1978
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“It Urged Us To Carry On”: Remembering Joy Division’s Live Debut In 1978

Ian Curtis was almost banned from the venue, and their support act started a fight, but Joy Division’s live debut birthed the post-punk era.

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