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Ian Curtis - Joy Division

Ian Curtis mural in Manchester recreated for World Suicide Prevention Day

The original mural was created by an artist called Aske.

Sep 11, 2023

New Order - Bernard Sumner - Gillian Gilbert - Peter Hook - Stephen Morris

Escaping the shadow of Ian Curtis: New Order’s necessary transformation from underground to electronica

‘Unknown Pleasures’ never entered the charts.

Sep 4, 2023

Ian Curtis Mural - Manchester

Ian Curtis mural to return to Manchester’s Northern Quarter

A cultural landmark.

Aug 14, 2023

Sam Riley - Ian Curtis - Control - Anton Corbijn - 2007

Anton Corbijn’s masterful homage to Ian Curtis in ‘Control’

Music biopics

Jul 16, 2023

Ian Curtis - Joy Division

An essential reading list for any Joy Division fan

Some great recommendations.

Jul 12, 2023

J.G. Ballard’s strange influence on Joy Division’s ‘Atrocity Exhibition’

A fantastic song.

Jun 12, 2023

Werner Herzog attends the premiere of the movie "Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie" during the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2019

Werner Herzog discusses ‘Stroszek’, David Lynchm and Ian Curtis’ suicide

A final film.

May 18, 2023

New Order - Bernard Sumner - Gillian Gilbert - Peter Hook - Stephen Morris

Bernard Sumner’s favourite New Order song

An early classic.

May 2, 2023

Swans' Michael Gira names his favourite albums

How much did Ian Curtis influence Swans leader Michael Gira?

Hard to argue.

Jan 11, 2023

Six Definitive Songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Joy Division

Including ‘She’s Lost Control’ and ‘Atmosphere’.

Dec 17, 2022

Joy Division

Listen to Joy Division’s early take of ‘Ceremony’

“It’s got to be this time. “

Dec 15, 2022

Peter Hook to host 'Unknown Pleasure' listening party with Tim Burgess

The song Joy Division bassist Peter Hook wants played at his funeral

A maudlin classic.

Dec 3, 2022