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The perpetually outspoken bassist revisits Joy Division's swan song and says why "I've never stopped arguing with the other members" of New Order
Artists collaborated to mark the 40th anniversary of singer Ian Curtis' death as part of livestream
Elbow and Kodaline to perform during event marking 40th anniversary of Joy Division singer's death
Long-out-of-print Factory Records singles for "Transmission," "Atmosphere" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" to be re-released for first time
The uplifting anthems and end-of-the-world jams have seen an uptick in streams and sales in recent weeks
Tracks about loneliness and solitude that may also offer some solace and comfort
From shoe launches, to co-branded alcohol (and even deodorant), here's what made us do a double take this year
In an excerpt from author Jon Savage's new Joy Division oral history, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and others recount the band's genesis - and a legendary Sex Pistols gig that helped kickstart it
Bassist also discusses the resolution of his lawsuit against New Order and saying goodbye to the past
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New Orleans octet add hip-hop/funk vibe to 1980 post-punk classic
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