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Tony Wilson - Television Presenter - Factory Records Owner - 1990s

ESG: the cult New York funk outfit Tony Wilson fell in love with in 1980

An innovative outfit…

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2026

The Cover Uncovered: The story of Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ art work

“Weary inside, now our heart’s lost forever,”

Tom Phelan
Apr 16, 2026
Five albums from Factory Records that changed the world

Five albums from Factory Records that changed the world

Factory gems.

Tom Phelan
Jan 11, 2026
Factory Records - The Haçienda - Manchester - Record Label - Nightclub - Tony Wilson

What was Factory Records’ first number one single?

A poignant turning point.

Kelly Murphy
Dec 24, 2024
Factory Records - The Haçienda - Manchester - Record Label - Nightclub - Tony Wilson

’24 Hour Party People’: Where did The Haçienda get its name from?

Ivan Chtcheglov meets Tony Wilson…

Ben Forrest
Dec 12, 2024
Minny Pops - 1 2 3 4 Satisfy - 2024

Minny Pops – ‘Stockholm_1974’ album review: A blast from both past and future

Wally van Middendorp returns with first album in over four decades.

Jordan Potter
Jul 18, 2024

Something dirty: The Happy Mondays anthem made “for the ladies”

“It sounds sexy but it’s really fucking sick”.

Ben Forrest
Jun 13, 2024
Factory Records - The Haçienda - Manchester - Record Label - Nightclub - Tony Wilson

Who was signed to Factory Records?

From New Order to ESG.

Elle Palmer
Feb 15, 2024
Martin Hannett - Producer - 1980s

Martin Hannett in front of the mixing desk: the solo music of the Joy Division producer

A lesser-known aspect of the legendary producer’s career.

Ben Forrest
Feb 14, 2024
How The Durutti Column’s debut made the perfect statement to launch Factory Records - The Return of the Durutti Column - 1980 - 2023

How The Durutti Column’s debut made the perfect statement to launch Factory Records

A sandpaper sleeve, courtesy of Joy Division.

Elle Palmer
Nov 3, 2023
BBC to release a documentary about the Hacienda Club

New cultural centre inspired by The Haçienda to open in Manchester in June

Designed by OMA architect Ellan van Loon.

Sam Kemp
Mar 29, 2023
The reason why Factory Records rejected Oasis

The reason why Factory Records rejected Oasis

A major mistake.

Joe Taysom
Nov 30, 2022

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