Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Joy Division played its last show, opening with its first and only live performance of “Ceremony.” 16 days later, Ian Curtis killed himself. Read our review of the essential reissues of Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still and Sub... more info

Stereogum — Legendary bassist Peter Hook was one quarter of Joy Division, and he played in New Order from the band’s 1980 beginning until 2007, when he split bitterly with his longtime bandmate Bernard Sumner. Over the years, Hook and Sumner have sniped bac... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 75th birthday Karen Carpenter (Carpenters). R.I.P. Lead sister. Read Lloyd Cole in MAGNET on 14 perfect recordings (Karen, Steve Earle, Joy Division, Paul Simon and more): The post Happy 75th Birthday Karen Carpenter (Carpenters), R.I.P. appear... more info

Obscure Sound — Embracing a Kraut-rock escalation as debonair conversational tones build into blaring brass and expressive vocal ardency, “Tunnel Vision” is a riveting audible journey from modernform. The Austin, TX-based five-piece enthrall with their knack for... more info

Stereogum — Richmond metal-punks Private Hell have lately been talking about their plan to knock out a series of self-released flexis. The first of those EPs is called Wake Up Screaming, and it came out last Friday. The band already shared the towering openin... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Joy Division released debut single “Transmission.” Let it ring on. Read our review of the essential reissues of Substance, Unknown Pleasures, Closer and Still: The post Joy Division Released Debut Single “Transmission” 45 ... more info

Obscure Sound — Chicago-based band Deep Cricket Night craft a memorable sound throughout their Mind Gets Flayed EP, unveiling a balance between post-punk moodiness and charming new-wave approachability. Two tracks feature on the EP: the compelling opener “Sudden S... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Ian Curtis (Joy Division). Here to stay. Read our review of the essential reissues of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still and Substance: The post Happy Birthday Ian Curtis (Joy Division) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Joy Division released debut album Unknown Pleasures. The new order. Read our review of the essential reissues of Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still and Substance: The post Joy Division Released Debut Album “Unknown Pleasures” 45... more info

Stereogum — A new video game called Mixtape is coming to Xbox in 2025. Its soundtrack includes Joy Division, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Devo, Lush, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Siouxsie And The Banshees, and the trailer was unveiled on Sunday. more info