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It was a little earlier than expected, but the website welcomed it's 4th million visitor between May 4th and 5th. Congratulations to everybody, aiming for the 5th!
Sure, we all know ''Bizarre Love Triangle,'' but it's just one of our 10 favorite New Order songs. What are yours? Just because New Order has been around for a looong time (25 years!), that doesn't mean the band has lost its allure. Rather, they've gracefully evolved from the depress-o-rama goth party that was Joy Division (R.I.P. Ian Curtis) to the era-defining synth-pop that recalls — let's be honest — our collective youth. The release of their latest album Waiting for the Sirens' Call seems to be the perfect chance for us to pick our 10 favorite New Order songs. Check them out, then post your picks.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
A quarter-century after rising from the ashes of Joy Division, English dance-pop pioneers New Order are a ubiquitous influence in modern rock, with dozens of young bands drawing inspiration from their streamlined rhythms and ethereal melodies. Following a string of indelible hits -- "Blue Monday," "Temptation" and "Bizarre Love Triangle" among them -- New Order sat out most of the '90s, and it has hardly been prolific since regrouping in 1998. "Waiting for the Siren's Call" is its first album in four years, and it doesn't break new ground. But bassist Peter Hook, guitarist-vocalist Bernard Sumner, drummer Stephen Morris and guitarist-keyboardist Phil Cunningham (who replaced Gillian Gilbert for "Get Ready" in 2001) easily outshine their many imitators, remaining the unrivaled masters of the sound they invented. I spoke with Hook from his home in England as New Order geared up to play a handful of rare U.S. dates, including a sold-out show at the Aragon on Tuesday. Q. Why the long wait for this album, Peter? A. You know, I was talking to Ian Brown yesterday, and I was saying that in the young days, you did everything to the detriment of your family. You don't get to see your kids get older and you can count all your failed relationships on both hands. There is a wonderful sense of realism that creeps in when you get older, and you realize that you need to do both things to be happy. That is the main reason why it took so bloody long -- you are forever running after the kids!
Source: Sun Times
Even with 25 years under its collective belt—more, if you include its slightly earlier incarnation as Joy Division—New Order still often behaves like it has stumbled fortuitously into its place in the post-punk pantheon. For years the band has exhibited a remarkable lack of ego, its particular genius stemming from an endearing casualness. But the more these affable blokes from Manchester shrug off any honorifics, the more their followers offer them. The thousands at the sold-out Aragon Ballroom on Tuesday night worshiped the band like a spirit-fearing ancient tribe witnessing a solar eclipse. New Order, for its part, has gradually shifted from being almost confrontationally aloof to grudgingly accepting, and perhaps even being proud of, its legacy. That's noticeable from the number of Joy Division songs the group now regularly and enthusiastically sticks into its set.
Source: Chicago Tribune
"We're going to do it. We're going to play some Joy Division songs," singer-guitarist Bernard Sumner revealed a few days before New Order helped close the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday. "It's been 25 years since Ian died and we want to do something in his honor," he said. New Order had avoided playing songs by Joy Division for two decades, in part because it was a tragedy--the suicide of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis--that forced Sumner and the band's other surviving members, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris, to carry on as New Order. But as the 25th anniversary of Curtis' death on May 18, 1980, approaches, his old bandmates decided it was time last weekend to acknowledge their past. The performance was a prelude to the legendary band's first Chicago concert in more than a decade--on Tuesday at the Aragon.
Source: Billboard
NewOrderOnline official pre-gig meet up at TGIF near the Hammerstein ballroom. Then it's the New Order concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Followed by the official New Order party at the Hiro Ballroom where Hooky will be doing a set.
Despite lead singer Bernard Sumner hobbling around with what he described as a torn ligament in his foot, New Order rocked through an impressive 11-song set last night that ran from vintage staples like "Blue Monday," "Regret" and "Bizarre Love Triangle" to brand new fare like "Krafty," "Jetstream" and the title track from its new album, "Waiting for the Sirens' Call." The group also drew roars of approval when it dusted off Joy Division's "Atmosphere," "Transmission" and a rousing rendition of "Love Will Tear Us Apart."
Source: Billboard
"It's awesome. Totally rules." Jeff Tweedy, leader of Wilco, was squinting out at tens of thousands of fans. "And I don't even like festivals. But this one's cool." It had better be something. Every year for six years running, a small town's worth of alt-rock fans pay for the privilege of driving hours into the desert (and, depending on traffic, a few more hours into the parking lot), all so they can attend the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. As you might imagine, the phrase "music and arts" is slightly misleading, since it implies some sort of parity; surely no one forked over $150 (the price of two-day admission) so they could gape at a herd of hand-painted trash cans.
Source: New York Times
"We're going to do it. We're going to play some Joy Division songs," singer-guitarist Bernard Sumner revealed a few days before New Order helped close the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday. "It's been 25 years since Ian died and we want to do something in his honor," he said. New Order had avoided playing songs by Joy Division for two decades, in part because it was a tragedy--the suicide of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis--that forced Sumner and the band's other surviving members, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris, to carry on as New Order.
Source: Chicago Tribune
If you are in Chicago, here is the suggested schedule where you can meet people from the website. Monday May 2nd, make sure to stop at the Smart Bar for Peter Hook's DJ set. Tuesday May 3rd, there is a pre-gig meetup at the Green Mill next to the Aragon Ballroom, then it's New Order time at the Aragon Ballroom. After the show, be sure to go at Neo for the official NewOrderOnline.com after party, there will be a few sets from Chicago's finest DJs and a lot of give away of New Order material. Click here for more information about the after party
What do young hot bands like Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, the Killers, Bloc Party and the Bravery have in common (aside from wearing too much eyeliner)? They should all be sending royalty checks to New Order for its immeasurable influence. The veteran British synth-pop quartet returns this week with its eighth studio album, "Waiting for the Sirens' Call," and a show on Friday at the Henry J. Kaiser Arena in Oakland. We spoke with singer Bernard Sumner about three decades of making music, fighting and imbibing.. Q: I heard you were out late last night. A: Yes, but I'm all right. I managed to be relatively sensible.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Twenty-five years ago on May 18, Joy Division's Ian Curtis, whose voice penetrated dark-hearted souls with "Love Will Tear Us Apart," hanged himself. And New Order was born. Formed by Joy Division members still reeling from the death of their friend, the Mancunian band distinguished itself from the gloom-and-doom style of their former selves by having a party on the dance floor. Now, for the first time in a quarter century, the group will sing a handful of Joy Division tunes while on tour, including "Atmosphere" and "She's Lost Control," as a tribute to Curtis. "We never played them before," says frontman Bernard Sumner. "We felt if we were going to make New Order work, we'd have to do it under our own steam. Also we felt too upset to play them back then.
Source: New York Post
Warner Bros Records in the USA will be releasing their first single off New Order's latest album Waiting For The Sirens' Call, and it's the same as in the UK, Krafty. This release will feature exclusive mixes, and one available only on UK promo copies of Krafty, so here is the tracklisting for the 2x12" and the CD release. Krafty 2x12" 42800-0 A1 - Morel's Pink Noise Vocal (7:52) A2 - Phones Reality Remix (7:06) B1 - DJ Dan Vocal (8:18) B2 - The Glimmers Dub (5:54) C1 - Eric Kupper Club Mix (9:11) C2 - The Glimmers 12" Extended (6:52) D1 - Riton Re-Rub Remix (6:54) D2 - Morel's Pink Noise Dub Mix (7:48) Krafty CD Single 42800-2 1 - Radio Edit (3:47) 2 - Morel's Pink Noise Vocal (7:52) 3 - DJ Dan Vocal (8:18) 4 - Eric Kupper Club Mix (9:11) 5 - The Glimmers 12" Extended (6:52) 6 - Phones Reality Remix (7:06) 7 - Riton Re-Rub Remix (6:54) You can buy the CD single at Amazon USA (Direct Link)
Source: Warner Bros Records' New Order Site
Here is the setlist played by New Order at the Henry J Kaiser Arena in Oakland yesterday. She's Lost Control, Love Vigilantes, Regret, Hey Now What You Doing, Krafty, Transmission, True Faith, Run Wild, Jetstream, Waiting For The Sirens' Call, Bizarre Love Triangle, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Temptation, Crystal ENCORE: Blue Monday
You can now watch the brand new video of New Order's upcoming single Jetstream featuring Ana Matronic of the Scissor Sisters, courtesy of Warner Music UK. Windows Media HQ Windows Media LQ Real Media HQ Real Media LQ
Thursday, April 28th :: Guest DJ PETER HOOK of NEW ORDER This legendary man from JOY DIVISION and NEW ORDER comes to popscene for a special Guest DJ set, celebrating the release of New Order's latest album "Waiting for the Siren's Call". Cover charge is $8 for this event. Please arrive early as we expect to reach capacity popscene is located at 330 Ritch Street, San Francisco (USA)
Source: Popscene
Arthur Baker - Return to New York Friday, May 6, 2005 The Mod Club Theatre 722 College Street Toronto -Hooky -Junior Sanchez -Andrew Allsgood -Captain Z -Denise Benson Tickets $15.00 advance at Black Market Records, Rotate This! and Priape. Now on sale. http://www.addevents.com
Source: http://www.addevents.com
NEW ORDER bassist PETER HOOK has no doubt why the British band still remains successful after a quarter of a century - today's music bosses are longterm fans. New Order formed from the ashes of JOY DIVISION after frontman IAN CURTIS killed himself in 1980 and have proved to be a phenomenally popular act around the world ever since. But Hook believes the band now has fate on its side. He says, "We've proven time and again that we make good music. The thing New Order has going for it is that a lot of people in this business have grown up with us, since 1979 with Joy Division. "Now the record execs that are the bosses were fans of ours in the 1980s. We were in France, and the head of WARNER BROS in France was explaining to us how he ran into a New Order gig and ripped his trousers."
Source: Contact Music
NEW ORDER have remained united for over two decades because all band members have learned to obey frontman BERNARD SUMNER and follow his lead. The Manchester, England, dance pioneers have been scoring chart success since forming New Order in 1980, and have managed to stay strong in the face of the crises they've encountered over the years - which would have torn most groups apart. However, bassist PETER HOOK is convinced New Order have enjoyed a long and fruitful career because they're happy to bow down to Sumner's domineering leadership. Explaining what has kept them together, Hook says, "A wry sense of humour, patience, and doing what Bernard says. "It is democracy, as long as you do what he says. He is a very strange character, because he is sort of insecure. Even if he gets something great, he'll still try everything else."
Source: Contact Music
NEW ORDER have been forced to look elsewhere for energy and inspiration since quitting drugs. The British TEMPTATION band spent much of the 1980s and 1990s on narcotics and depended on mind-altering substances to help them write songs. And while they've learned to create music sober, frontman BERNARD SUMNER believes they wouldn't have worked so hard during their heyday without the assistance of drugs. He says, "We used to stay up all night in the recording studio. The longest session we had was on PERFECT KISS. We stayed up for 72 hours straight. After that, we went back to our flat in London, packed up all our clothes, drove up to Manchester, flew to Australia and did a tour. "Maybe (drugs) weren't all that bad; they made us work hard. In the end, you start off using 'em and they end up using you. In the end they are always destructive. I wouldn't recommend anyone go down that road."
Source: Contact Music
Bands who rock eyeliner and angular haircuts while churning out beat-laden tunes are all the rage these days. But if the Killers and the Bravery want to stick around to see their hairlines recede, they should pick up some tips from New Order. Though it's been almost three decades since they formed out of the ashes of Joy Division, the Manchester dance-rock stalwarts are still going strong, as they release their eighth studio album, Waiting For the Sirens' Call, today. New Order -- frontman Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter "Hooky" Hook, drummer Stephen Morris and new guitarist Phil Cunningham -- are more family-centric these days than the hedonistic clubbing community they helped spawn (Morris' keyboard-playing wife Gillian Gilbert left the band to raise their children). Though they engage in fewer late nights, Waiting For the Sirens' Call is peppered with the trademark synthesizer-laced grooves that made singles like "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle" time-tested dance-floor classics. Sumner talks to Rolling Stone about how he gets his groove on . . . while his kids are at school.
Source: Rolling Stone
Warner Music is giving you the opportunity to preview in full New Order's new album Waiting For The Sirens' Call, which will be released monday March 28th in the UK and several other countries. 01. Who's Joe? Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 02. Hey Now What You Doing Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 03. Waiting For The Sirens' Call Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 04. Krafty Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 05. I Told You So Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 06. Morning Night And Day Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 07. Dracula's Castle Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 08. Jetstream Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 09. Guilt Is A Useless Emotion Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 10. Turn Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ | WMA HQ 11. Working Overtime Real LQ | Real HQ | WMA LQ |WMA HQ 12 - Guilt Is A Useless Emotion (Mac Quayle Vocal Mix) (US Bonus Track) WMA HQ To listen to those files, you will need either Real Player or Windows Media Player. You can buy Waiting For The Sirens' Call from: Amazon US: [url=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007WFYD4/neworderonlin-20/104-5696119-1270334?%5Fencoding=UTF8&camp=1789&link%5Fcode=xm2US CD Edition | UK CD Edition You can also order Krafty, the US single from Amazon US, it's out May 3rd. Amazon Canada: UK CD Edition Or buy the UK edition at: Amazon UK: CD Edition | Vinyl Edition Amazon France: CD Edition iTunes: Digital Download
The tracklisting for New Order's upcoming single, Jetstream, featuring Ana Matronic from the Scissor Sisters, has been revealed. The single is due to be released on May 16th in the UK, the video is already playing. 12" Single (NUOX14) A1 - Jetstream (Jacques Lu Cont rmx) A2 - Jetstream (Radio Edit) B1 - Jetstream (Richard X remix) B2 - Jetstream (Tom Neville remix) Maxi CD Single (NUOCD14) 1. Jetstream (radio edit) 2. Jetstream (Richard X remix edit) Enhanced CD (NUCDP14) 1. Jetstream (Jacques Lu Cont rmx/2nd) 2. Jetstream (Richard X remix) 3. Jetstream (Tom Neville remix) 4. Jetstream (Arthur Baker remix) 5. Jetstream (Ana Bridge vox) 6. Jetstream Video 7. Jetstream (U-Myx)
Source: WorldInMotion
FRIDAY, APRIL 29th NEW ORDER SHOWCASE & "Waiting For The Siren's Call" CD release party featuring the new singles "Krafty" & "Jetstream" (w/ Ana Matronic of Scissor Sisters!) Guest DJ TRANCID & resident GREG HAUS play 3 hours of nonstop music from New Order, Joy Division, and their side projects (Electronic, Revenge, Monaco, The Other Two, etc.) from 10:00pm til 1:00am! Special Screening of the 1993 Documentary "New Order Story" at 9:00pm. ... followed by "Cosmix" with DJ Greg Haus (1:00am til 4:00am) BERLIN NIGHTCLUB 954 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60613 21+ With ID required No Cover Before 11pm - $5 after www.berlinchicago.com URLs: www.djgreghaus.com www.djtrancid.com www.neworderonline.com www.neworder.cc
Return To New York Bulletin Rescheduled Unconfirmed RTNY/New Order Virgin Atlantic US Tour Return to New York/ LA 15th of June Venue TBA Return to New York/Chicago 16th of June at the Sound Bar www.sound-bar.com Return to New York/Detroit 17th of June Venue TBA Return to New York/Boston 18th of June Venue TBA Return to New York/ NYC 19th of June TBA Lineup Hooky Arthur Baker + More special guests to be Announced