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JAMC Back in the US, DJ Shadow Comp, and Go Buy the Ride Reissue!

theajaysharma — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:16:20 +0000

My first post-Coachella update. Looking back it was a pretty damn good festival, probably one of the best ones as far as how well it was organized. The best year for music is too hard to determine. It might be my last one as I'm just tired of the allergies and now with the two weekends of Coachella and all the local shows, it's not worth the hassle. In anycase, here are this week's updates. Enjoy!

The Supergroup "Freebass", drop Andy Rourke. Release CD Next Week

theajaysharma — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:02:39 +0000

We've only barely mentioned Freebass in the past, it was during Excellent Online's crappy "digg-wannabe-days" (sorry everyone, I now love reddit). Anyway, Freebass is a supergroup that features Peter Hook (New Order), Mani (Stone Roses, Primal Scream), and Andy Rourke (Smiths). It was a triple-bass supergroup. Yes, they now have a drummer and a singer too. Earlier this year they released their first EP, Two Worlds Collide, and their album, It's A Beautiful Life, in digital form only. Next week they're going to release the CD version of their EP and with that release, Andy Rourke is departing from the band. According tho their official site, "Andy Rourke was initially involved in the conception of the group and contributed to the EP and a few tracks on the LP , He is now living in NYC and will not be joining the band for live dates."

New Order Men Form New Band

theajaysharma — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:18:11 +0000

Bernard Sumner and Steve Morris launch new project... - Source

Iron & Wine Perform A New Song (And A New Order Song) For Jimmy Fallon

theajaysharma — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:18:10 +0000

Iron & Wine's Around The Well collection came out yesterday, but instead of playing something from it on Fallon, Sam Beam, his sister Sarah, and pianist did a new track, "Godless Brother In Love." It has the same sort of pathos as the recently unearthed "Homeward These Shoes," but instead of disappearing after a minute, it builds into something bigger. (It's interesting seeing the mellow, spacious song bookmarked by Fallon, someone seemingly afraid of silence.) Sticking to the "love" theme (and digging into the Around The Well track list), they also tackled New Order's "Love Vigilantes" during rehearsals.Continue reading Iron & Wine Perform A New Song (And A New Order Song) For Jimmy Fallon... - Source

Peter Hook Talks New Order Split, DVD, Joy Division

theajaysharma — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:42:12 +0000

As far as Peter Hook is concerned, New Order is finished. But that doesn't mean fans won't be treated to loads of new New Order releases in the coming months, including the previously reported Live in Glasgow deluxe DVD set (due June 24 Stateside via Warner/Rhino, and out now in the UK) and a spate of expanded reissues, amp;agrave; la last year's Joy Division catalog clearout. Nor does it mean the name Joy Division isn't still making headlines, what with the aforementioned reissues, a pair of recent DVDs, and even a limited edition Zune. - Source

Exclusive: End Of The Road For New Order?

theajaysharma — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:42:21 +0000

Speaking exclusively to Xfm on the eve of the launch of the new documentary, 'Joy Division', drummer Stephen Morris is sceptical about New Order's future. - Source

New Order Drummer Continues To Deny Split

theajaysharma — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:42:29 +0000

Watch S. Morris discuss the longevity of Joy Division & the future of New Order below. - Source

New Order announce live DVD

theajaysharma — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:42:07 +0000

New Order have announced the release of a new live DVD. - Source

Badly Drawn Boy & Friends Cover The Smiths

theajaysharma — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:42:35 +0000

M-S explains: *The third Manchester v Cancer gig was held at the MEN Arena on Saturday, February 23rd. At the end of the night, after the scheduled bands had played, for the finale, Badly Drawn Boy (Damon Gough) was joined on stage by Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths) & David Potts (Monaco) to perform four songs - the first of which was The Smiths' 'Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want'.* - Source

Smiths/ Stone Roses/ New Order supergroup recruit vocalist

theajaysharma — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:42:13 +0000

Freebass, the group consisting of The Smiths' Andy Rourke, New Order's Peter Hook and The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani, have revealed their new singer. - Source

Bez, Bibles and the BBC?

liz — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:31:09 +0000

I can't think of odder music news of late than a story that appeared in The Guardian some weeks ago regarding Easter plans in Manchester...

"The BBC plans to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ this Easter with an hour-long live procession through the streets of Manchester featuring pop stars from The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays and featuring songs by The Smiths and New Order.

In the programme, called Manchester Passion, a character representing Jesus will sing the legendary Joy Division anthem Love Will Tear Us Apart before dueting his arch-betrayer Judas on the New Order hit Blue Monday, according to senior church sources involved in the production.
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No, I am not making this up. The Guardian is not playing a practical joke on the interweb. I'm not sure I could make up a story this bizarre. The Church of England, BBC and Bez celebrating Easter in the street of Manchester with an actor dressed up as Jesus singing "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now." Uhhhhh....

New Order, ex-Stone Roses & ex-Smith Members Form Super Group

theajaysharma — Tue, 16 Mar 2004 05:55:24 +0000

On the list today Christopher overheard something about a super group featuring some of the great bass players of our time. Sam confirmed it and the members include PETER HOOK from NEW ORDER, MANI from the STONE ROSES (...more recently PRIMAL SCREAM) and ANDY ROURKE from the SMITHS. I found an interview from NewOrderOnline.net with Peter Hook where he confirms that he's recording new New Order material as well as writing music for this side project. We'll keep you posted.

Yo La Gorkys!

liz — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 19:35:52 +0000

If your looking to hear an interesting live show you can pop over to Bethan and Huw on BBC Wales on Thursday (March 4) at 8 PM GMT (that's 3PM East Coasters) and give a listen to a set from American Indie veterans YO LA TENGO with Welsh fiddlers GORKY'S ZYGOTIC MYNCI celebrating St. David's Day in Cardiff this past weekend. You can also stream a number of interesting tracks from the site including exclusive live material from HYBRID (with Peter Hook of NEW ORDER), MC MABON, and BRAVE CAPTAIN.

Reissuing Revenge

liz — Fri, 24 Oct 2003 23:42:11 +0000

We've got your reissue of NEXT year right here kids... REVENGE - One True Passion. Remember when New Order took a break after the release of Technique? Well Peter Hook wasn't just hangin around doin nothing. Hook formed Revenge with what would eventually become the members of Monaco and released 'One True Passion' on Factory in 1990. Revenge were chastity belts, synths and industrial intensity and this new 2-cd set on LTM contains over two hours of music digitally remastered, retooled and reconfigured by Hook and David Potts. The second disc contains unreleased demos and rare remixes... and it's all wrapped up in sleek Peter Saville style.

New Order and Chems Collaboration

theajaysharma — Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:29:58 +0000

The next single from New Order is a collaboration with the Chemical Brothers and will be released on March 25th, or early April. It will be featured on the soundtrack for 24 Hour Party People and promo copies will include other New Order tracks from the Get Ready sessions.