Bernard Sumner
New Order's production work highlighted on new 'Be Music' compilation
In the early days of New Order, after they broke camp with Martin Hannett, they produced their own albums under the pseudonym Be Music. The various members of the band also produced a lot of other acts on Factory records under the Be Music banner as well…
Iggy Pop, New Order, Happy Mondays, Steve Coogan and more pay tribute to Factory Records' Tony Wilson in new video
Tony Wilson, who founded Factory Records (home to Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and more), died on this day (August 10) in 2007 and in tribute, poet Mike Garry and musician Joe Duddell have recorded a single titled “St…
Peter Hook reviews former New Order bandmate Bernard Sumner's new autobiography ("disappointing")
As mentioned, New Order singer Bernard Sumner has just released autobiography Chapter & Verse (which some retailers are listing the title as Divided Joy: Chapter & Verse) that goes from his childhood through his time in Joy Division and New Order, including his contentious relationship with ex-bassist Peter Hook. Billbo……
New Order sign to Mute Records, hint at James Murphy collaboration; Bernard Sumner releasing autobiography
Mute Records have signed New Order and will release the band’s next album. Says label head Daniel Miller:This is an exciting new chapter for both Mute and New Order and I feel privileged to be working with artists with such a long, creative and successful history…
Bad Lieutenant cancels all US dates (Webster Hall included)
With air travel out of the UK and Europe still at a standstill, and conditions predicted to deteriorate further due to the huge cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull, the members of Bad Lieutenant and their management have come to the disappointing decision to cancel their Chicago and New York dates that had been set to take place on Monday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 21, respectively…
Bad Lieutenant cancel pre-Coachella San Francisco show
Bernard Sumner’s Bad Lieutenant hasn’t had a lot of luck when it comes to playing in the US. They cancelled their first scheduled trip here which included a NYC show at Webster Hall and slots opening for the Pixies in November of 2009…
Bad Lieutenant reschedule US dates (Coachella, NYC, more)
Bernard Sumner of Bad Lieutenant/New Order/Joy Division
After canceling their four US shows last November because of visa issues, Bad Lieutenant aimed to reschedule for the spring…
Bad Lieutenant cancel US dates (Webster Hall, Pixies shows)
Hello, this is Ticketmaster Customer Service with an important alert for your upcoming event. Bad Lieutenant, scheduled at Webster Hall on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at doors 7:00 pm, has been cancelled…
Bad Lieutenant (Bernard Sumner) playing Joy Division, New Order & other songs @ Webster Hall & at all 4 Pixies shows?
Bad Lieutenant, the band Bernard Sumner formed after New Order officially split three years ago, will make their New York debut at Webster Hall on November 21 — tickets are on American Express pre-sale Wednesday, with general sale starting Friday (10/9)…
