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Joy Division Documentary Review
A new Joy Division documentary discusses the band's powerful music. In addition, the tense dynamic within the band is explored via interviews and archival footage.
joy division documentary • joy division movie • joy division ian curtis • joy division tony wilson • joy division unknown pleasures
A new Joy Division documentary discusses the band's powerful music. In addition, the tense dynamic within the band is explored via interviews and archival footage.
joy division documentary • joy division movie • joy division ian curtis • joy division tony wilson • joy division unknown pleasures
“Joy Division: the greatest rock band of all time? Part 1”
Joy Division is one of the most critically acclaimed rock groups of all time. Despite their relatively short career, the band was the most important of the post-punk groups, and their influence on indie and underground rock is both lasting and legendary. Yet they have never been a household name. Who were Joy Division, and why are they so important to rock and roll?
music • rock • joy division • ian curtis • factory records
Joy Division is one of the most critically acclaimed rock groups of all time. Despite their relatively short career, the band was the most important of the post-punk groups, and their influence on indie and underground rock is both lasting and legendary. Yet they have never been a household name. Who were Joy Division, and why are they so important to rock and roll?
music • rock • joy division • ian curtis • factory records
Joy Division, Part Two
Joy Division, at the dawn of the 1980's, was one of the most talented rock bands on the planet. Their demise was as shocking and unexpected as it was disappointing.
joy division • ian curtis • closer • still • substance
Joy Division, at the dawn of the 1980's, was one of the most talented rock bands on the planet. Their demise was as shocking and unexpected as it was disappointing.
joy division • ian curtis • closer • still • substance
Known Pleasures: Joy Division's Substance at the end of an era
As a companion to the New Order album of the same name from the previous year, the posthumous Joy Division record "Substance" collected singles and rarities from the band’s brief career, including several tracks from their early days, when they were known as Warsaw.
joy division • substance • dead souls • autosuggestion • peter hook
As a companion to the New Order album of the same name from the previous year, the posthumous Joy Division record "Substance" collected singles and rarities from the band’s brief career, including several tracks from their early days, when they were known as Warsaw.
joy division • substance • dead souls • autosuggestion • peter hook
Godfathers of Gothic, Roots of Goth in the 1970s
The musical roots of Goth define the subculture and its love of the dark side. In the 1970s, a handful of bands led the way for this brand of alternative music.
gothic • goth • underground music • alternative music • gothic music
The musical roots of Goth define the subculture and its love of the dark side. In the 1970s, a handful of bands led the way for this brand of alternative music.
gothic • goth • underground music • alternative music • gothic music
The Smiths vs. Echo and the Bunnymen: Who was better?
The Moz or Mac the Mouth? Or more importantly, the Smiths or Echo and the Bunnymen? We examine the critical evidence right here.
smiths • morissey • punk • post-punk • echo and the bunnymen
The Moz or Mac the Mouth? Or more importantly, the Smiths or Echo and the Bunnymen? We examine the critical evidence right here.
smiths • morissey • punk • post-punk • echo and the bunnymen
Venus in Furs, Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, and other oddities: The Proto-Punks
Great underground bands of the late 1960's and early 1970's, such as the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, and the MC5, would greatly influence the sound and the look of post-punk.
rock • punk • post-punk • velvet underground • iggy pop
Great underground bands of the late 1960's and early 1970's, such as the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, and the MC5, would greatly influence the sound and the look of post-punk.
rock • punk • post-punk • velvet underground • iggy pop
Can; Tago Mago
Can were one of the greatest bands to come out of Germany in the seventies. Their music has influenced everyone from David Bowie to Joy Division
can tago mago • german seventies rock • ambient • can psych • can prog
Can were one of the greatest bands to come out of Germany in the seventies. Their music has influenced everyone from David Bowie to Joy Division
can tago mago • german seventies rock • ambient • can psych • can prog
Duke Spirit rouse the Bowery Ballroom.
When The Duke Spirit hit the stage at the Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY, most of the crowd seemed initially unimpressed and antsy for Eagles of Death Metal to appear.
the duke spirit • bowery ballroom • new york • ny • leila moss
When The Duke Spirit hit the stage at the Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY, most of the crowd seemed initially unimpressed and antsy for Eagles of Death Metal to appear.
the duke spirit • bowery ballroom • new york • ny • leila moss
How 10 Top Bands Got Their Names
A short history of how some well known Bands arrived at their choice of name.
led zeppelin • u2 • the beatles • bono • the sex pistols
A short history of how some well known Bands arrived at their choice of name.
led zeppelin • u2 • the beatles • bono • the sex pistols
Interpol: Joy Division-lite or Post Punk Superstars?
They sound more like Yo La Tengo or Luna than Joy Division. So why does everyone keep comparing Interpol to Ian Curtis? We've got the evidence at hand...
interpol • joy division • luna • yo la tengo • post punk
They sound more like Yo La Tengo or Luna than Joy Division. So why does everyone keep comparing Interpol to Ian Curtis? We've got the evidence at hand...
interpol • joy division • luna • yo la tengo • post punk
Lightweight Heroes and Synth-Pop Ghosts
In the aftermath of post-punk, new wave bands experimented with styles like New Romanticsm and dance rock. Although they are all but forgotten now, in the early 1980’s, bands like Thompson Twins, the Fixx, and OMD were a bridge between the DIY/punk movement and the U.K. “acid house” era of the late ‘80’s and early '90's.
thompson twins • the fixx • omd • roxy music • david bowie
In the aftermath of post-punk, new wave bands experimented with styles like New Romanticsm and dance rock. Although they are all but forgotten now, in the early 1980’s, bands like Thompson Twins, the Fixx, and OMD were a bridge between the DIY/punk movement and the U.K. “acid house” era of the late ‘80’s and early '90's.
thompson twins • the fixx • omd • roxy music • david bowie
Manchester Music Makes the Scene
The films Control and 24 Hour Party People put Manchester's music scene in the spotlight. Joy Division, Sex Pistols, Oasis, Morrissey & the Smiths made their marks here.
manchester music scene tour • control joy division • punk rock sex pistols • 24 hour party people • tony wilson factory records
The films Control and 24 Hour Party People put Manchester's music scene in the spotlight. Joy Division, Sex Pistols, Oasis, Morrissey & the Smiths made their marks here.
manchester music scene tour • control joy division • punk rock sex pistols • 24 hour party people • tony wilson factory records
New Order - Waiting For The Sirens' Call
Profile of New Order and their latest album, Waiting For The Sirens' Call.
new order • waiting for the sirens call • profile • bernard sumner • peter hook
Profile of New Order and their latest album, Waiting For The Sirens' Call.
new order • waiting for the sirens call • profile • bernard sumner • peter hook
New Order: Lowlife
Probably one of the most acclaimed albums of the post punk era, New Order’s 1985 LP, Lowlife, is also one of the best electronic rock albums of all time. As the band became more accessible - even chart-friendly - New Order’s sound and stark image continued to evolve, setting a template that the Manchester, U.K. quartet would follow for the rest of their long career.
new order • lowlife • electronic rock • manchester • love vigilantes
Probably one of the most acclaimed albums of the post punk era, New Order’s 1985 LP, Lowlife, is also one of the best electronic rock albums of all time. As the band became more accessible - even chart-friendly - New Order’s sound and stark image continued to evolve, setting a template that the Manchester, U.K. quartet would follow for the rest of their long career.
new order • lowlife • electronic rock • manchester • love vigilantes
New Order: Technique Album Review
Released 20 years ago this week, New Order's Technique is a near-perfect synthesis of Indie Rock and Dance Culture. It sounds just as fresh and vibrant two decades on.
new order technique • new order blue monday • the madchester music scene • the stone roses debut album • joy division's ian curtis
Released 20 years ago this week, New Order's Technique is a near-perfect synthesis of Indie Rock and Dance Culture. It sounds just as fresh and vibrant two decades on.
new order technique • new order blue monday • the madchester music scene • the stone roses debut album • joy division's ian curtis
Test Your Post-Punk IQ
Many young bands, from Deftones to Interpol, claim to be influenced by the great artists of post-punk. But what do you really know about the groups of the late 1970s and early 1980s? We've got you covered here, with this post-punk IQ test.
joy division • smiths • cure • new order • depeche mode
Many young bands, from Deftones to Interpol, claim to be influenced by the great artists of post-punk. But what do you really know about the groups of the late 1970s and early 1980s? We've got you covered here, with this post-punk IQ test.
joy division • smiths • cure • new order • depeche mode
The 20 Greatest Post-Punk Artists of the 1980s
A list of 20 of the greats post-punk artists of the 1980s.
greatest post-punk artists • 1980s music • joy division • new order • echo and the bunnymen
A list of 20 of the greats post-punk artists of the 1980s.
greatest post-punk artists • 1980s music • joy division • new order • echo and the bunnymen
The Transmissions of Factory Records
In the 70's and 80's, when major labels dominated rock in England, Factory subverted convention and left a lasting impact on the music industry.
factory records • tony wilson • martin hannett • peter saville • alan erasmus
In the 70's and 80's, when major labels dominated rock in England, Factory subverted convention and left a lasting impact on the music industry.
factory records • tony wilson • martin hannett • peter saville • alan erasmus
Bauhaus, Part One
Bauhaus are a towering legend in post punk rock and roll. But the band that invented goth also did far more, much to the chagrin of Peter Murphy's critics...and to the delight of Bauhaus' legion of fans.
bauhaus • peter murphy • daniel ash • david j • kevin haskins
Bauhaus are a towering legend in post punk rock and roll. But the band that invented goth also did far more, much to the chagrin of Peter Murphy's critics...and to the delight of Bauhaus' legion of fans.
bauhaus • peter murphy • daniel ash • david j • kevin haskins
Analyzing the Gothic Subculture
A single word can make a difference. In some cases it may change a single person's day. In other cases it may create a subculture.
analyzing the gothic subculture • siouxsie description prompts musical era • siouxsie sioux loosely used the word gothic • gothic used as desription for architecture literat • mystical style of artists and dress sense and atti
A single word can make a difference. In some cases it may change a single person's day. In other cases it may create a subculture.
analyzing the gothic subculture • siouxsie description prompts musical era • siouxsie sioux loosely used the word gothic • gothic used as desription for architecture literat • mystical style of artists and dress sense and atti
Classic Foreign Film - The Seventh Seal
The Knight, the Squire, Death and a game of chess. Ingmar Bergman's classic film combines myths and superstitions in a masterly narrative.
the seventh seal film • the seventh seal bergman • ingmar bergman film • classic foreign films • seventh seal art cinema
The Knight, the Squire, Death and a game of chess. Ingmar Bergman's classic film combines myths and superstitions in a masterly narrative.
the seventh seal film • the seventh seal bergman • ingmar bergman film • classic foreign films • seventh seal art cinema
I Hate Myself and Want to Die
Think about listening to a song that is like emotional toxic shock syndrome. Now think about 51 more. This did so much damage to Tom Reynolds, he wrote a book about it.
i hate myself • depressing songs • tom reynolds • metallica • the carpenters
Think about listening to a song that is like emotional toxic shock syndrome. Now think about 51 more. This did so much damage to Tom Reynolds, he wrote a book about it.
i hate myself • depressing songs • tom reynolds • metallica • the carpenters
Item- The History of New Order And Factory Records
New Order formed from the ashes of Joy Division and brought electronic dance music to the forefront of rock.
new • order • item • the • perfect
New Order formed from the ashes of Joy Division and brought electronic dance music to the forefront of rock.
new • order • item • the • perfect
War Child Heroes CD Review
What do you get when you ask music's biggest legends to pick a favorite song and a new artist to cover it? An amazing album.
war child heroes • music legends ask next generation to cover favorit • charity organization releases benefit album • duffy covers paul mccartney song live and let die • tv on the radio chosen by david bowie to sing hero
What do you get when you ask music's biggest legends to pick a favorite song and a new artist to cover it? An amazing album.
war child heroes • music legends ask next generation to cover favorit • charity organization releases benefit album • duffy covers paul mccartney song live and let die • tv on the radio chosen by david bowie to sing hero
Canadian Indie Scene - Toronto
Indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys have shown the UK to be a leader in the indie music scene. Now, however, Canada is at the forefront - we look at the bands involved.
canadian indie scene • toronto indie music • new indie artists • upcoming indie bands • indie bands feature
Indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys have shown the UK to be a leader in the indie music scene. Now, however, Canada is at the forefront - we look at the bands involved.
canadian indie scene • toronto indie music • new indie artists • upcoming indie bands • indie bands feature
The punk era ends; post-punk is born
As the 1970's end, the post-punk movement arises from the ashes of punk rock. Armed with a Do It Yourself attitude, the art-damaged music of social unrest and economic uncertainty becomes a viable force.
punk • post-punk • rock • 1970's • 1980's
As the 1970's end, the post-punk movement arises from the ashes of punk rock. Armed with a Do It Yourself attitude, the art-damaged music of social unrest and economic uncertainty becomes a viable force.
punk • post-punk • rock • 1970's • 1980's
Aidan Moffat:How To Get To Heaven From Scotland
Having ruminated on the effects of unfaithfulness and alcohol abuse with his old band Arab Strap, singer Aidan Moffat returns with an album for the ladies.
aidan moffat • how to get to heaven from scotland • indie music's perfect valentine gift • arab strap singer aidan moffat • aidan moffat's big blonde
Having ruminated on the effects of unfaithfulness and alcohol abuse with his old band Arab Strap, singer Aidan Moffat returns with an album for the ladies.
aidan moffat • how to get to heaven from scotland • indie music's perfect valentine gift • arab strap singer aidan moffat • aidan moffat's big blonde
Bauhaus, Part Two
By the fall of 1982, the post-punk movement was in full swing. As gothic bands delivered new wave records from England to the United States, Bauhaus were trying to break out of the very genre they had created. To do so would involve a groaning creative shift within the band.
bauhaus • peter murphy • david j • daniel ash • kevin haskins
By the fall of 1982, the post-punk movement was in full swing. As gothic bands delivered new wave records from England to the United States, Bauhaus were trying to break out of the very genre they had created. To do so would involve a groaning creative shift within the band.
bauhaus • peter murphy • david j • daniel ash • kevin haskins
Exclusive Interview: Winston and the Telescreen
Indie Rock band Winston and the Telescreen give an in depth look at their band's inspiration, influences and musical style in this exclusive interview.
winston and the telescreen • new indie rock bands • interview with winston and the telescreen • david tetz • love amongst lepers album
Indie Rock band Winston and the Telescreen give an in depth look at their band's inspiration, influences and musical style in this exclusive interview.
winston and the telescreen • new indie rock bands • interview with winston and the telescreen • david tetz • love amongst lepers album
New Dance Techno Music March 2009
From the smooth groove of Deadmau5's "Faxing Berlin" to the sleek dance of Britney Spears' "If U Seek Amy", there's lots of new dance techno music to download this month.
new dance techno music • techno songs • dance music 2009 • deadmau5 faxing berlin • jimmy d robinson in the night
From the smooth groove of Deadmau5's "Faxing Berlin" to the sleek dance of Britney Spears' "If U Seek Amy", there's lots of new dance techno music to download this month.
new dance techno music • techno songs • dance music 2009 • deadmau5 faxing berlin • jimmy d robinson in the night
Shot By Both Sides - The Return of Magazine
The long-awaited return of post-punk legends Magazine has been a success thanks to sell-out gigs and prime time TV appearances.
howard devoto • manchester music • john mcgeogh • later with jools holland • magazine
The long-awaited return of post-punk legends Magazine has been a success thanks to sell-out gigs and prime time TV appearances.
howard devoto • manchester music • john mcgeogh • later with jools holland • magazine
Summer Sundae Weekender 2008
A fine weekend of music, comedy and civilised mayhem was dominated by stand out sets from Supergrass, The Coral, Jose Gonzalez and Noah and the Whale.
summer sundae 2008 • boutique festivals • summer sundae weekender review • leicester music festival • supergrass band
A fine weekend of music, comedy and civilised mayhem was dominated by stand out sets from Supergrass, The Coral, Jose Gonzalez and Noah and the Whale.
summer sundae 2008 • boutique festivals • summer sundae weekender review • leicester music festival • supergrass band
Top Ten Best Things to do in Manchester, England
Manchester is England's second city with the best football, music, museums, restaurants, bars, galleries and other visitor attractions for a city break beyond London.
best things in manchester • england • old trafford • manchester united stadium tours • art gallery
Manchester is England's second city with the best football, music, museums, restaurants, bars, galleries and other visitor attractions for a city break beyond London.
best things in manchester • england • old trafford • manchester united stadium tours • art gallery
Bauhaus and the Birth of Gothic Rock
21st century goth music in all its permutations had a common root in a vampiric single from the late 1970s.
goth rock • deathrock • batcave • love & rockets • post punk
21st century goth music in all its permutations had a common root in a vampiric single from the late 1970s.
goth rock • deathrock • batcave • love & rockets • post punk
Dark Entries that weren't
In the late 1980's and early 1990's, the gothic scene was a vibrant circus of visceral rock and roll. We've got your crush with black eyeliner right here.
punk • post punk • rock • goth • gothic
In the late 1980's and early 1990's, the gothic scene was a vibrant circus of visceral rock and roll. We've got your crush with black eyeliner right here.
punk • post punk • rock • goth • gothic
Editors Russell Leetch Interview
An End Has a Start is the follow-up album to Editors' platinum-selling debut The Back Room. We catch up with bassist Russell Leetch to talk about the band's newer sound.
editors • russell leetch interview • an end has a start • smokers outside the hospital doors • new editors cd
An End Has a Start is the follow-up album to Editors' platinum-selling debut The Back Room. We catch up with bassist Russell Leetch to talk about the band's newer sound.
editors • russell leetch interview • an end has a start • smokers outside the hospital doors • new editors cd
Editors, Hot Hot Heat & Louis XIV
Playing the best of albums An End Has a Start and The Back Room, England's Editors topped a storming lineup with Victoria, British Columbia's HHH & San Diego's Louis XIV.
the editors • editors an end has a start • hot hot heat • editors smokers outside the hospital door • indie music
Playing the best of albums An End Has a Start and The Back Room, England's Editors topped a storming lineup with Victoria, British Columbia's HHH & San Diego's Louis XIV.
the editors • editors an end has a start • hot hot heat • editors smokers outside the hospital door • indie music
Film Review - (500) Days of Summer
(500) Days of Summer -- a bright, little anti-love love story -- declare its central relationship as "modern", but don't be fooled. This is a post-modernist tale.
(500) days of summer • zooey deschanel • joseph gordon levitt • marc webb • scott neustadter
(500) Days of Summer -- a bright, little anti-love love story -- declare its central relationship as "modern", but don't be fooled. This is a post-modernist tale.
(500) days of summer • zooey deschanel • joseph gordon levitt • marc webb • scott neustadter
The Greatest Alternative Rock Cities
London and New York hog the indie music headlines, but there's no shortage of superb alternative rock scenes to be found in other cities around the globe.
alternative music • indie music • alternative rock • detroit bands • new zealand music
London and New York hog the indie music headlines, but there's no shortage of superb alternative rock scenes to be found in other cities around the globe.
alternative music • indie music • alternative rock • detroit bands • new zealand music
The New Faces of Electronic Rock
The union of electro-rock and synth pop is producing bands with captivating new sounds and a talent for making us dance.
electro-rock • electronic rock • synth pop • electropop • post-punk
The union of electro-rock and synth pop is producing bands with captivating new sounds and a talent for making us dance.
electro-rock • electronic rock • synth pop • electropop • post-punk
August CD Reviews
Review of CD's by Amanda Marshall, Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel, Bell Book & Candle, Lauren Hoffman, Big Angry Fish, Martin, Deep Blue Sea Soundtrack, and Outside Providence.
cd • review • amanda marshall • michael aston's gene loves jezebel • bell book & candle
Review of CD's by Amanda Marshall, Michael Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel, Bell Book & Candle, Lauren Hoffman, Big Angry Fish, Martin, Deep Blue Sea Soundtrack, and Outside Providence.
cd • review • amanda marshall • michael aston's gene loves jezebel • bell book & candle
Best Dance Songs of 1987
In a year when The Grateful Dead had their first top 40 hit, U2 broke into the mainstream, Jackson went Bad and everyone took Prozac, 1987 produced stellar dance music.
best dance songs 1987 • dance music 1987 • new order true faith • freestyle music • pet shop boys
In a year when The Grateful Dead had their first top 40 hit, U2 broke into the mainstream, Jackson went Bad and everyone took Prozac, 1987 produced stellar dance music.
best dance songs 1987 • dance music 1987 • new order true faith • freestyle music • pet shop boys
January 2002's Best New CDs
Reviews of new CDs from Astroblast, Bad Religion, Honeymoon Suite, Judith, No Doubt, The Pasties, Wu-Tang Clan, and the I Am Sam and Vanilla Sky soundtracks.
cd • review • astroblast • bad religion • honeymoon suite
Reviews of new CDs from Astroblast, Bad Religion, Honeymoon Suite, Judith, No Doubt, The Pasties, Wu-Tang Clan, and the I Am Sam and Vanilla Sky soundtracks.
cd • review • astroblast • bad religion • honeymoon suite
New CD: Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
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