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Podcasts

The Post-Punk Podcast Episode One—An Interview with Mark Reeder about Berlin, Joy Division, Nick Cave, New Order, and More!

Post-Punk.com is thrilled to announce the launch of the Post-Punk Podcast, a regular series featuring interviews with influential artists in the international music scene. At the moment, each episode is…

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News

Joy Division Frontman Ian Curtis’ Iconic Vox Phantom Guitar Sells For $211,000

An icon of Joy Division history has taken up a new residence. This past Tuesday, Ian Curtis’ signature Vox Phantom VI Special was auctioned off by Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Sale…

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Classic Bands

Joy Division’s Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris to celebrate Ian Curtis on 40th anniversary of his death

Joy Division’s Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris are celebrating the life of Ian Curtis during a special streaming event next week on May 18th. May 18th marks the 40th anniversary…

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Ian Curtis’ Gravestone Has Been Vandalised Again

Once again the grave of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis has been vandalised, seemingly by an overzealous fan. The news comes courtesy of Joy Division Central, via the archive’s official Twitter…

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Butcher Billy Brings Goth Icons to Riverdale in His Post-Punk Paperbacks Series

Brazilian Illustrator Butcher Billy is back with his Post-Punk Paperbacks series inspired by Archie Comics. Covers include old-school Riverdale versions of Siouxsie, Ian Curtis, Peter Murphy, plus Robert Smith and…

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Concerts

Joy Division’s Final Concert

On May 2nd, 1980, Joy Division played what would later be known as their last gig ever when they appeared at Birmingham University, England. The reason for this was that…

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“Boo-wave” Halloween Decorations for Goth and Post-Punk Music Fans

For your post-punk and goth Halloween needs, artist Matthew Lineham has you covered! In addition to Christmas ornaments and Valentine Cards, Lineham is once again offering his “Boo-wave” Halloween decorations. The collection includes window…

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Joy Division’s “An Ideal For Living”

On June 3rd, 1978, Joy Division released their debut EP An Ideal For Living, issued on their own label Enigma just after changing their name from Warsaw, and before their…

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The Beautiful Men of Goth and Post-Punk

The men of goth and post-punk are undeniably some of the most beautiful male specimens to have graced a stage or have played an instrument. In fact, some of them wear…

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Classic Bands

When Joy Division were in the studio recording “Closer”

Between March 18th and March 30th 1980, Manchester post-punk legends Joy Division were in London with Producer Martin Hannett recording their second and final studio album Closer. The session began…

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