The Simpsons creeps from the shadows to remind us it was once a defining cultural force
The show gave Morrissey a prime opportunity to moan like an underappreciated maiden aunt
Ian Curtis
Bernard Sumner: ‘We made music because we hated work and normality’
New Order’s frontman on Joy Division, Morrissey, Trump and the far right, giving up Pernod (‘alcoholic toothpaste’), and how he finally learned to enjoy touring
New Order + Liam Gillick: So It Goes review – Euphoric Manchester elegy
Ambitious and joyous work to remind us that New Order are best behind the synthesizer
Wild garlic: A herb good enough to bring Europe back together
There doesn’t seem to be a country in Europe that doesn’t have a wild garlic dish
How Pete Shelley and the Buzzcocks invented indie
The Manchester band’s first release reshaped pop music. With no industry support, they pressed and sold the EP themselves, and kickstarted a revolution
Kate Bush to publish book of lyrics in December
‘How to Be Invisible’, a collection of lyrics from across the singer’s 40-year career, will have introduction by novelist David Mitchell
New Order return: forget the rows, play the music
Despite splits and court cases, New Order are playing and recording again – and coming to Electric Picnic
Christmas reads for music lovers
Kevin Courtney reviews new rock and pop books by or about Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Grace Jones, Bernard Sumner, Allen Klein and Bob Stanley
Joy Division focus of University of Limerick conference
Delegates arrive at city’s university from around the world to discuss post-punk act
Bernard Sumner: ‘I’m happier in myself. Better behaved. Less of a f***ing idiot’
He took a bath on ‘Blue Monday’, lost a pile in the Hacienda and was part of a scene that has become music myth. Bernard Sumner of New Order on living in the present
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices