Guardian Music — The Leadmill, SheffieldInclusion on the BBC Sound of ... poll can be a curse as much as a blessing: for every fairly big seller such as (this year) Ellie Goulding and Marina and the Diamonds or (previously) Duffy or Florence and the Machine, some act... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Andrew St. Clair Ra Ra Riot Syracuse, N.Y., band Ra Ra Riot borrowed elements from the Cure, the Smiths and New Order -- though much less morose -- and molded them into a string-filled sound that embodied indie... more info

The Vinyl Villain — This was the song that made #3 in my 45 45s at 45 rundown back in 2008. It was the highest position in the chart by a Scottish band - New Order and The Clash took the gold and silver medals.Released in January 1982.It reached the giddy heights of #6... more info

Gigwise — But New Order star accepts his apology... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS The Complete 1979 Glasgow Concert Fantastic sound! One of the great, unreleased live shows. Recorded by McCartney himself for a possible live album. Listen Before You Download NEVER GET OUT OF THE BOAT http://ne... more info

Guardian Music — Former Stone Roses bassist says his outburst, which accused Hook of exploiting past glories, was 'totally out of character' Mani has apologised unreservedly to Peter Hook, calling his Twitter rants against the former Joy Division and New Order bassis... more info

Guardian Music — Mani's Twitter rant against the former Joy Division and New Order bassist was a great bit of gossip. But it also reveals growing tensions within the Manchester music sceneWhen blokey bands descend from pronouncements of fraternal love into public spa... more info

Gigwise — He slams Joy Division and New Order star... more info

Guardian Music — Paul Morley introduces the Mercury prize nominees and winners that make up his prizes and awards discussion panelAfter a couple of decades, there are a couple of hundred acts to choose from when it comes to assembling a panel to discuss what it was l... more info

NME — Saville designed iconic sleeves for New Order and Joy Division, among others more info