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New Order
For over four decades, New Order have given us some of the most thrilling and genre-busting tracks ever recorded. Here’s our rundown of their very best… Over 40-plus years now,…
New Order announce Substance 1987 reissue
New Order have announced reissued editions of their classic compilation album Substance 1987, released via Warner on 10th November. The 2023 collection will be available in 2LP, 2CD, 4CD deluxe…
Classic Album: New Order – Brotherhood
New Order’s fourth studio album would see the band split their rock and electro-pop influences over the LP’s two sides. the resulting record, while not being exactly a fan favourite,…
Classic Album: New Order – Republic
We remember New Order’s first album release after the demise of Factory Records – the No.1-charting Republic… There are very few people who would nominate Republic as their favourite New Order album.…
New Order – the later years
New Order have been much less prolific in their second 12 years together than in their first incarnation. But, despite the bitter feud between the rest of the band and…
Album Spotlight: New Order – Get Ready
Having spread their wings via their various solo enterprises, New Order’s first album of the new millenium was a (very) long time coming. Yes, it’s far from a classic, but…
Synth-pop: The rise of the machines
Introducing the pioneering devices that shaped the pop music of the 80s. Members of The Human League and Landscape reveal the true story behind the electronic revolution, from blowing up…
Interview: Peter Hook remembers Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures
In 2019, to mark the 40th anniversary of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures, Peter Hook talked to Jonathan Wright about the “wonderful out-of-control excitement” of making one of the best debut…
New Order announce release of Low-Life definitive edition
New Order have announced the release of the definitive edition of their 1985 studio album Low-Life. It’s scheduled for release on 27 January 2023. The collection includes an LP (180g),…
New Order interview: Power, Corruption & Lies
Power, Corruption & Lies marked the moment when New Order completed the transformation from Joy Division. In 2020, during lockdown, NO members Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert told Classic Pop…