Friday, May 1, 2026

Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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New Order release first new song in five years

New Order have released their first new music in five years. Bernard Sumner and co are back with an...

Bernard Sumner hates life in lockdown

Bernard Sumner admits the coronavirus lockdown is "doing f***ing nut in". The 64-year-old music star loves travel and sailing - but he's been blocked...

Brandon Flowers joins Ian Curtis tribute

Brandon Flowers and Elbow will join surviving members of Joy Division in an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death. Bernard Sumner...

Peter Hook recalls trying to rip off Kraftwerk in tribute to the late Florian Schneider

Peter Hook has paid tribute to the late Florian Schneider and revealed Joy Division and New Order were "very tied" to Kraftwerk. The 64-year-old musician...

Pet Shop Boys announce tour with New Order

Pet Shop Boys and New Order are heading out on a tour of North America together. The two electronic bands have announced 'The Unity Tour',...

Dua Lipa: My new album feels like dancercise class

Dua Lipa's new album is "nostalgic" and "feels like a dancercise class". The 23-year-old pop star has been busy working on the follow-up to her...

Joy Division announce Goodhood 40th anniversary Unknown Pleasures capsule collection

Joy Division are launching a capsule collection with Goodhood to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic 1979 album 'Unknown Pleasures'. The 'Love Will Tear...

Music biographer says ‘extremely poor’ care to blame for Ian Curtis’ death

Ian Curtis' biographer has suggested "extremely poor" care and lack of mental health support contributed to the Joy Division frontman's death. The 'Love Will Tear...

New Order announce documentary

New Order walk fans through their history in new documentary 'New Order: Decades'. Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and former bassist Peter Hook were all members...

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