Starpulse — Former New Order and Joy Division star Peter Hook is in negotiations to buy a treasure trove of lost recordings by his old bands which were found in the trash. The master tapes were rescued by Jul... more info

Consequence of Sound — Nostalgics welcome. more info

Consequence of Sound — Blink-182, Motörhead, Rancid, FLAG, The Dismemberment Plan, Peter Hook, and more! more info

KEXP Seattle — Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Seattle’s Decibel Festival has just released its initial lineup, offering some of the world’s best acts so far... Local favorites Shabazz Palaces, performing with THEESatisfaction, and Vox Mod are joine... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Peter Hook is refusing to put an end to the public war of words between him and his former New Order bandmates, insisting they are... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bassist Peter Hook offers a vivid portrait of his influential English post-punk group and bandmate Ian Curtis. It is a sometimes heartbreaking, always engrossing memoir.Unknown Pleasures more info

ContactMusic — New Order frontman Bernard Sumner has ripped into former bassist Peter Hook in a new online interview, insisting his ex-bandmate has done some... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Rockers release previously unused songs from 2005 sessions Back when they were recording their 2005 LP, Waiting for the Sirens' Call, post-punk torchbearers New Order ended up with a handful of extra songs. They will finally see release on Janu... more info

Guardian Music — This memoir by the Joy Division bassist is steeped in guiltIt is 16 October 1979. Manchester quartet Joy Division have just played a show in Brussels and are a few days away from recording Atmosphere, the sepulchral masterpiece that will take on unca... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A guitar signed by some legendary figures from the Manchester music scene is to be auctioned for charity. Pop fans will get the chance to bid for the instrument - signed by everyone from The Stone Roses and Noel and Liam Gallager to Elb... more info