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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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Peter Hook has no plans for New Order reunion but Oasis could hold the key

Peter Hook has suggested Oasis could help him form a truce with New Order. The 70-year-old musician is looking...

Oasis lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductees

Oasis are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026. The Britpop icons are...

Peter Hook marking Sex Pistols anniversary milestone with special show

Peter Hook will mark the 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ legendary Manchester gig with a one-off show next year.

New Order release third Blue Monday t-shirt in aid of mental health charity CALM

New Order have joined forces with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) for the third year running to launch a limited-edition t-shirt in...

Matty Healy believes The 1975 were ‘hated’ for not being ‘heavy’

Matty Healy believes The 1975 were "hated" as they came through at a time when heavy "post-punk" music was popular.

Liam Gallagher apologises for brother Noel Gallagher’s ‘p*** poor’ Joy Division cover

Liam Gallagher has apologised on behalf of his family for estranged sibling Noel Gallagher's "damn rite blasphemous" cover of fellow Manchester legends...

Aitch hopes to become part of Manchester’s musical legacy

Aitch is determined to become part of Manchester's musical legacy. The 22-year-old rap star feels proud of his Mancunian...

Aitch vows to fix things after backlash over covered up Ian Curtis mural

Aitch has promised to make things right after an advert for his album covered up an Ian Curtis mural.

Peter Hook and The Light to bring Joy Division: A Celebration’ tour to North America

Peter Hook and The Light will bring 'Joy Division: A Celebration' to North America this August and September. The...

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Kneecap say undercover police, banned songs and Belfast politics shaped their rise

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