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Former Cure Drummer Lol Tolhurst Slams Peter Hook's 'Sold Out' Accusations

Former Cure member Lol Tolhurst is the latest musician to call out former New Order bassist Peter Hook. ... Read More »

New Order Dispute: Peter Hook Addresses Ex-Bandmate Bernard Sumner's Latest Claims

In an interview with Billboard, former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook addresses estranged New Order singer Bernard Sumner's recent comments to Spinner. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: January 20 - 26 -- Elvis Jumpsuits, David Bowie's Sexuality

This week in music history we consider some of the things that made Ozzy, Elvis and Bowie larger than life. ... Read More »

New Order, Bad Blood: Bernard Sumner Unloads on Ex-Bandmate Peter Hook

New Order singer Bernard Sumner tells his side of the band's feud with former bassist Peter Hook. ... Read More »

16 Best Albums Released By Musicians After They Died

Some artists music lives on long after they've died and we've listed some of the best. ... Read More »

Jamie Oliver's Treasure: Chef Uncovers Joy Division, New Order Master Tapes, Guns and Gold in Basement of New Restaurant

The celebrity cook has found master tapes from several Joy Division and New Order sessions in a Manchester, England basement. ... Read More »

Disney Designs Joy Division-Themed Mickey Mouse Shirt

Disney has inexplicably designed a Mickey Mouse logo based on -- you guessed it -- Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures.' ... Read More »

Peter Hook Vows to 'F--- Over' New Order After 'Disgusting' Reunion

Mark McNulty Though he's played some of the greatest basslines in pop music with New Order, ... Read More »

Music 101: Joy Division's 'Unknown Pleasures'

Spinner looks at Joy Division's iconic 1979 album, 'Unknown Pleasures.' Get your notebooks ready music fans, class is now in session. ... Read More »

New Order Return to the Stage in October After Nearly Five Years

After a nearly five-year absence from the stage, renowned English outfit New Order have signed on to play a pair of gigs this October in Europe. ... Read More »

New Order Not Set to Return Any Time Soon

For a while it looked like New Order had been drawn to a close, but now it seems it's definitely all over bar the shouting. ... Read More »

New Order Release Previously Unheard Track on Joy Division/New Order Compilation

New Order are set to release a new compilation featuring tracks from both Joy Division and New Order next month. ... Read More »

Crystal Stilts Fall 'In Love With Oblivion,' Tire of Joy Division Comparisons

Crystal Stilts are not a British band. Their debut album, 'Alight of Night,' was praised for its haze of lo-fi pop songs and the record drew numerous comparisons to British New Wave, specifically Joy Division ... Read More »

Joy Division's Playmobil Video Is a 'Tribute' to Ian Curtis, Creator Says

Joy Division have been given the Playmobil treatment by German stop-motion animator Dirk Roth of Home Coming Films. ... Read More »

Peter Hook Says the Future of Freebass Is 'Unknown'

Freebass member Peter Hook has no idea what the future has in store for the group. ... Read More »

Bjork Holds Three-Day Karaoke Marathon to Protest Energy Company

On Saturday, Bjork wrapped up a three-day karaoke marathon in Iceland intended to raise awareness of a Canadian company's planned takeover of the country's locally owned energy company. ... Read More »