‘Regret’: How New Order’s Classic Single Turned Turmoil Into Triumph
They were tired of the music business, yet New Order still created one of their greatest guitar-based songs in the shape of Regret.
The Blue Monday Dance Challenge: How New Order Took Over TikTok
New Order’s 1983 hit Blue Monday has inspired a spate of ‘fake fighting’ videos to go viral in the latest TikTok dance challenge.
Best Drummers Of All Time: 40 Iconic Musicians Who Can’t Be Beat
From rock’n’roll riot-starters to formidably funky floor-fillers, the best drummers made music history by moving our heads and our feet.
Best 80s Songs: 30 Epochal Tracks From Pop’s Golden Age
Though divisive both politically and culturally, the 80s produced consistently stellar music – as the best 80s songs make abundantly clear.
Best New Order Lyrics: 10 Classics Written By Bernard Sumner And The Band
Developing a highly distinctive writing style, Bernard Sumner ensured the best New Order lyrics matched the group’s peerless music.
Best Reissues Of 2023: 40 Essential Box Set And Vinyl Releases
The best reissues of 2023 include gargantuan box sets and back-to-basics vinyl among a smorgasbord of essential releases.
‘Substance 1987’: Behind The New Order 12” Singles That Changed The World
Collected on the ‘Substance 1987’ compilation, New Order’s finest 12” singles left a far-reaching impact on pop culture.
‘Bizarre Love Triangle’: How New Order Created Synth-Pop Perfection
A transcendent synth-pop song, Bizarre Love Triangle is a big part of New Order’s legacy, and it remains a firm fan favourite.
Best 80s Album Covers: 20 Iconic Artworks From An Outlandish Era
The best 80s album covers stand as evocative artworks that prove the decade transcends its reputation for disposability.
True Faith: The Story Behind New Order’s Career-Changing Song
Recording under pressure with an unfamiliar producer, New Order took some risks with True Faith, but they yielded substantial rewards.
Best Glastonbury Performances Ever: 30 Legendary Festival Highlights
From long-awaited appearances to history-making headline slots, the best Glastonbury performances have built the festival’s legend.
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