NME — Fans honour Joy Division singer, who died 31 years ago today (May 18) more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bumped into them yesterday, purely by coincidence, on youtube, and was impressed right away. Here's a band to keep an eye on. They reminded me of Belly, and Tanya Donelly's other musical personae (Throwing Muses, The Breeders etc). Reading that thei... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Most of the records that sit in the cupboard are, as you would expect, of the 7" and 12" variety. But I do have a handful of singles that were released in 10" form (although I'm reliably informed that size is irrelevant.....)This particular piece of ... more info

KEXP Seattle — I had no idea what to expect last Wednesday when I walked into the Crocodile.  Luckily, this was not a night for disappointments. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Naked on the Vague were here supporting their fantastic new EP, Twelve Dark Noons. On r... more info

NME — Rapper also tips his hat to Washed Out, Joy Division and French jazz more info

Totally Fuzzy — Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005. The group is currently composed of rhythm guitarist-singer-songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman,... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Some New Wave noise rock, from Copenhagen, Denmark, where Shoegaze meets Joy Division. The perfect antidote against all the Royal Wedding hysteria going round! Geez! Here we are, barely survived the Mexican Swine flu and now we have to put up with t... more info

NME — Bassist feels more comfortable revisiting his old band's material now more info

NME — Bassist set for second visit to his old band's classic album more info

Gigwise — The 1980 album in its entirety... more info