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New Order to Release Power, Corruption & Lies Box Set

New Order were supposed to hit the road with fellow alternative dance-pop pioneers Pet Shop Boys this year. We know how that turned out. Instead,…

SPIN Staff / August 5, 2020

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Brandon Flowers Shares Joy Division’s ‘Profound Impact’ in Ian Curtis Tribute

Brandon Flowers paid tribute to the Ian Curtis on a special charity livestream, Moving Through The Silence: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Ian Curtis,…

Emily Tan / May 19, 2020

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40 Years of Isolation: Musicians Reflect on Ian Curtis’ Legacy

On the morning of May 18, 1980 — well before daybreak — Ian Curtis died by suicide, one day before the groundbreaking band he fronted…

Chris Harris / May 18, 2020

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New Order’s Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris, Brandon Flowers to Pay Tribute to Ian Curtis

The 40th anniversary of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis' death is on May 18. To honor his legacy, his former bandmates (and current New Order…

SPIN Staff / May 13, 2020

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Coronavirus: Here’s Every Musician Who Has Canceled Tour Dates So Far [UPDATING]

The coronavirus scare is starting to impact everyday life, and that now includes the music industry. Since the outbreak, a number of artists have canceled…

SPIN Staff / March 5, 2020

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Andrew Weatherall, DJ and Producer Behind Screamadelica , Dies at 56

Andrew Weatherall, the British DJ and record producer known for his work on Primal Scream’s Screamadelica, died on Monday (Feb. 17) from a pulmonary embolism.

Emily Tan / February 17, 2020

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Depeche Mode: Our 1988 Interview

This article originally appeared in the August 1988 issue of SPIN. After seeing Depeche Mode at the Rose Bowl, hairdressers at Sal's Hair…

Scott Cohen / October 5, 2019

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Thurston Moore Releases Cover of New Order’s “Leave Me Alone”

Thurston Moore has released a sparse and haunting cover of New Order's song "Leave Me Alone" off their landmark 1983 album Power, Corruption & Lies.

Maggie Serota / September 11, 2019

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The Cure: Our 1988 Cover Story on Robert Smith

This article originally appeared in the March 1988 issue of SPIN. "I've dealt with the worst already," says the Cure's Robert Smith about the…

Brad Balfour / September 2, 2019

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New Order: Our 1985 Interview

This article originally appeared in the September 1985 issue of SPIN. Jesus Christ, life is depressing. It's surprising that anyone bothers to carry…

Jessica Berens / July 21, 2019

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New Order Announce Residency in Miami

New Order have announced plans for their first ever residency in the United States. The band will perform four shows in four nights in Miami,…

Israel Daramola / June 24, 2019

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New Order Announce Live Album, Release Live Version of “Sub-Culture”

New Order have announced a live album recorded at the 2017 Manchester International Festival, when the band was accompanied by a 12-piece synthesizer orchestra and a…

Maggie Serota / May 16, 2019

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New Order Announce Movement Box Set

New Order have announced the release of Movement (Definitive Edition), the box set reissue of the band's 1981 debut album Movement. The box set includes the…

Maggie Serota / December 20, 2018

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New Order Announce North American Tour

New Order have announced a short run of North American tour dates later this summer and fall. The half-dozen shows find the group visiting a couple smaller summer…

Anna Gaca / June 18, 2018