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Joy Division | “Transmission”

On October 7th, 1979, Joy Division released their iconic single “Transmission”. The band had previously unveiled the single on youth television program Something Else, with this performance later being utilized…

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Peter Hook to Perform the Music of Joy Division with Manchester Camerata Orchestra

Peter Hook is set to perform songs from the catalog of his legendary post-punk band Joy Division with the Manchester Camerata next July. The event Joy Division Orchestrated is booked…

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New Joy Division Book to be Released by Journalist Jon Savage

A new officially sanctioned Joy Division book is on the way. Set for release in Spring of 2019, the new book by former NME Journalist Jon Savage, who wrote the…

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Joy Division’s TV Debut on Granada Reports

On Sept. 20, 1978, Joy Division made their television debut with a live performance of “Shadowplay” on Granada Reports, the nightly news program in Manchester. The appearance came during the…

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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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Watch Joy Division’s Live Appearance on Something Else September 15th, 1979

On September 15th, 1979, Joy Division made their sole nationally broadcast television appearance on the BBC youth program Something Else, delivering a blistering performance of their single Transmission. The episode,…

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An Animated History of Joy Division’s Pulsar

We have started a series of animations over at post-punk.com, with the first being the story of Pulsar CP1919 that Joy Division’s Bernard Sumner suggested to graphic designer Peter Saville use for…

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Nine Inch Nails Cover Joy Division’s “Digital” Live for the First Time

Nine Inch Nails have been historically known for their Joy Division covers—whether Trent Reznor’s fantastic version of “Dead Souls” featured on the soundtrack of the 1994 comic book film adaptation of…

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Joy Division and New Order Dr. Martens Boots

Goths and post-punk fans have been wearing Dr. Martens boots since the World War II era brand was popularized by punks and skins during the late 70s, getting so popular…

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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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