Guardian Music — University to teach next generation of music professionals through the ups and downs of Manchester's famous nightclubNot much surprises those with hazy memories of the glory days of the Hacienda – but news that the legendary club, the Madchester mu... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — by Alex Schab Live Music Show - Joy Division 11 videos showing Manchester's post-punk pioneers at their finest. What's on Network Awesome today? Years ago, while I was still stuck in that “why can't I just fall down a flight... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Stagnant Pools are a 2-piece band from Bloomington, Indiana who have been compared to acts such as Sonic Youth and Joy Division by The Chicago Reader and Pitchfork Media On May 17, 2012, it was announced that the group's first album, Temporary ... more info

Guardian Music — From Singin' in the Rain to Rihanna's Umbrellas, pop loves it when it's pouringSome people – especially the kind of people who get soaked to their very bones at Glastonbury every other year – have a tendency to complain about our sodden British s... more info

Guardian Music — Four readers tell us about their favourite film portrayals of real-life musicians. But what's yours?Earlier this week we asked readers to tell us about their favourite music biopics. Here are four of our favourite responses. Steve Bent on The DoorsI ... more info

Guardian Music — This 21-year-old producer's lush electronica is at times blissful and bubbling, but hardly the shock of the 'ooh!'Hometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Michael Tucker (vocals, production).The background: Michael Tucker, who has just signed to 4AD as Bloo... more info

CNN Showbiz — The digital archivist who restored the singles catalogs of the Smiths, Joy Division and New Order in a series of blog projects is being strongly discouraged from starting a similar project collecting R.E.M.'s earliest work. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Orca Team at NYC Popfest 2012 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Looking more than a little like Joy Division, black-clad Seattlites Orca Team played Knitting Factory on Friday night (5/18) as part of NYC Popfest and were one... more info

Guardian Music — All the great post-punk bands are invoked on this all-girl four-piece's dark, dramatic and devastating debutHometown: London.The lineup: Jehnny Beth (vocals), Ayse Hassan (bass), Fay Milton (drums) and Gemma Thompson (guitar).The background: Husbands... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield; words by Bill Pearis Looking more than a little like Joy Division, black-clad Seattlites Orca Team played Knitting Factory on Friday night (5/18) as part of NYC Popfest and were one of the highlights of the... more info