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True Faith (at the Manchester International Festival 2011)

Part of the Manchester International Festival, and taking place in the Festival’s Pavilion Theatre (on Albert Square), True Faith celebrates the work of Manchester’s established and emerging talent with a very special series of gigs and talks curated by DJ and writer Dave Haslam. ‘Close Up’ is a short series of exclusive onstage conversations which see Dave Haslam interview Manchester icons Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order, music writer and broadcaster Paul Morley and the former Magazine/Bad Seeds bass player and soundtrack composer Barry Adamson.

The Light’s “1102 / 2011” EP with be released on Hacienda Records on Monday 9th May

Hacienda Records can confirm the release of The Light’s debut EP “1102 / 2011” on Monday 9th May 2011 with the four track EP taking its name from the palindromic recording date of 11th February 2011 at Blueprint Studio, Salford. “Pictures In My Mind” was an unfinished Joy Division track which was unearthed by the band’s “bootleg society” from a rehearsal tape stolen in 1977, setting it between Warsaw and Unknown Pleasures. The effervescent and punky tune has been completed for the first time by Hooky And The Light for this release. The Light’s guest vocalist Rowetta performs three of the classic Joy Division tracks which she has been singing live with the band over the past year, “Insight, “New Dawn Fades” and “Atmosphere”, delivering intensely passionate performances across all three tracks. Videos for “Pictures In My Mind” and “Atmosphere” have been shot and will be made available a week prior to the release on Monday 2nd May 2011.

EXCLUSIVE FREE DOWNLOAD - Bad Lieutenant "Twist of Fate" Reeder's No Fate Remix

Triple Echo are proud to announce the iTunes release of new remixes of "Twist of Fate" and "Poisonous Intent" taken from Bad Lieutenant's debut album "Never Cry Another Tear". To complement the iTunes remix bundle there is an EXCLUSIVE FREE DOWNLOAD of "Twist of Fate" Reeder's No Fate Radio Remix available from: http://badlieutenant.net From across the globe Bad Lieutenant bring you mixes by Mark Reeder representing Berlin, Koishii & Hush from Toronto, and AK47 from Buenos Aires all with their new takes on “Twist of Fate”, alongside a new remix of “Poisonous Intent” from James Bright, representing Macclesfield.

GEORGE MICHAEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE “TRUE FAITH” FOR COMIC RELIEF

George is releasing a new single: “True Faith”. Above that, George has generously made the decision to donate ALL money from the new single to Comic Relief! Arranged and produced by George himself, “True Faith” was a hit for New Order in 1987 and was written by Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Hague. The writers have followed George’s lead and are also very kindly donating their proceeds to Comic Relief along with the publishers’ mechanical royalties. The single, plus an instrumental version of the track as a b-side, will be available digitally on March 13 and physically on March 14. At 12:01 am on March 19, after the “True Faith” official music video has been premiered for Comic Relief, the single and video will be available for purchase as a bundle exclusively through iTunes. Check back to GeorgeMichael.com and Facebook for links to the songs as they become available!

Peter Hook’s The Light Perform Closer Weds 18th May, The Factory / Debut EP Launched Mon May 2nd

Other UK gigs – London (April 23rd) / Edinburgh (April 30th) – Information Embargoed Until 9am Monday 7th March 2011 Tickets available from Thursday 10th March 2011 at www.factorymanchester.com

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New Order tribute night

Friday 25th February 2011 the Ritz Manchester Re:Order "...when i listened to Re:Order i thought it was uncannily accurate, which i thought was really weird, that made it really spooky, do you know what i mean? We don't play like that anymore now. Peter Hook interview for Neworderonline. The Smyths "You'll never see the Smiths again, but The Smyths are the next best thing." (Music-News.com) "Amazing...just like The Smiths" (XFM) http://www.skiddle.com/events/11399163/

Unknown Pleasures: A Celebration Of Joy Division by Peter Hook’s The Ligh

United States Tour December 2010 Weds Dec 1st - 9.30 Club , Washington Thurs Dec 2nd - Voyeur, Philadelphia Fri Dec 3rd - Webster Hall, New York Sat Dec 4th - Royale, Boston Mon Dec 6th - Double Door , Chicago Tues Dec 7th - Showbox at the Market , Seattle Thurs Dec 9th - Doug Fir Lounge , Portland Fri Dec 10th - Mezzanine, San Francisco Sat Dec 11th - The Music Box, Hollywood, Los Angeles

Interview with Peter Hook

<p><img src="http://whatsupmag.com/images/2010/11/peterhook300.jpg" width="310" height="310"></p> <p>What's Up? Magazine, based in Annapolis, Maryland recently did an interview with Peter Hook. <a href="http://whatsupmag.com/arts/arts-leisure-features/10-11-22/A_Conversation_With_New_Order_and_Joy_Division_s_Peter_Hook.aspx" target="_blank">Listen to the interview here</a>.</p>

Source: http://whatsupmag.com/arts/arts-leisure-features/10-11-22/A_Conversation_With_New_Order_and_Joy_Division_s_Peter_Hook.aspxhttp://whatsupmag.com/arts/arts-leisure-features/10-11-22/A_Conversation_With_

Unknown Pleasures: A Celebration Of Joy Division by Peter Hook’s The Light

Italian Tour November 2010 Thursday 25th November Magazzini, Milan Friday 26th November New Age, Treviso Saturday 27th November Romaeuropa, Brancaleone, Rome US Tour December 2010 Weds Dec 1st - 9.30 Club , Washington Thurs Dec 2nd - Voyeur, Philadelphia Fri Dec 3rd - Webster Hall, New York Sat Dec 4th - Royale, Boston Mon Dec 6th - Double Door , Chicago Tues Dec 7th - Showbox at the Market , Seattle Thurs Dec 9th - Doug Fir Lounge , Portland Fri Dec 10th - Mezzanine, San Francisco Sat Dec 11th - The Music Box, Hollywood, Los Angeles

Bernard Sumner new song available

Converse continues its commitment as a catalyst for freedom of expression and underlines the iconic footwear brand’s longstanding connection with music by shining a spotlight on the incomparable British music scene On Wednesday, October 6th, Converse will release the first of two original musical collaborations featuring Bernard Sumner from Bad Lieutenant, New Order and Joy Division, Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard from Hot Chip and Hot City, followed by the release of the accompanying music video on November 2nd. The second track, featuring Graham Coxon, Paloma Faith and Bill Rider Jones, formerly of the Coral, will be released in January. Both tracks will be available to music fans globally via free download at www.converse.co.uk

Freebass album review

Finally, a hard copy of Freebass’ debut album, which was previously released as digital download only, will be released in the latter part of September this year. Maybe this was due to fans expressing their preference of holding a physical copy in their hands or maybe it was planned all along. Whatever prompted the decision, those who enjoy having a physical copy won’t be disappointed. The release is a double CD at normal release price, featuring on the first disc, the ten digitally released tracks plus another three previously unreleased bonus tracks, “Bury Me Standing,” “Sister Surrender,” and “I’m A Believer.” On the second CD, we’re treated to instrumental versions of all the tracks on the first half of this release. A “reasonably priced limited edition for once?” Quite possibly. One ends up with 26 tracks after all. The artwork is pretty good too.

Freebass Break Up - Mani Apologizes, Hooky Accepts

Manchester's All-Star Bassist Super-group Freebass, consisting of New Order's Peter Hook, The Stone Roses' Mani Mounfield and The Smiths' Andy Rourke, only weeks before the release of their LP, have stated that they are no longer set to continue as a band. Freebass' debut album, It's A Beautiful Life, is scheduled to be released in Europe September 20th by Essential and worldwide December 7th by American indie label 24 Hour Service Station. The band's debut EP, Two Worlds Collide, released only a month ago through a partnership with Hook's new label Hacienda Records and 24 Hour Service Station, features vocals from The Charlatans UK singer Tim Burgess, Pete Wylie, Howard Marks & Hook. The official statement issued by Freebass on Sept 9th reads, "Recent events have made Freebass entirely unviable as a band, and with this in mind, it has been decided that the project should be shelved, rather than placed on hiatus while members pursue their other interests. The band would like to take the opportunity to thank friends and fans for their support and interest, especially on the UK tour in June 2010. We also hope that people will enjoy the album, which concludes five years of work and treat it on its own merits. No third parties were involved or harmed in the break up."

Bad Lieutenant for Charity

Bad Lieutenant have recorded a track in aid of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, as part of a compilation album called ‘Key to Change’. The album is made up of covers of songs from 1969 (the year that Centrepoint was founded) by today’s artists and Bad Lieutenant has done a fantastic cover of ‘In the Ghetto’. http://centrepoint.fairsharemusic.com/release/1969-key-to-change

Freebass “It’s A Beautiful Life” – Released Monday 20th September 2010

<img src="http://retroforward.com/files/freebass.jpg" width="300" height="300" /> Double CD feat. Three Exclusive Bonus Tracks / B Sides & Bonus CD Of Instrumentals Also Available Online Via Usual Outlets Released Monday 20th September 2010 Released via Hacienda Records / Essential Music HACIENDA1

Freebass to perform at the British Music Experience

Freebass, the Manchester bassists supergroup which features Hooky and Mani with Gary Briggs on vocals, are hosting a very special event at the British Music Experience on Thursday 16th September in the run up to the eagerly awaited full physical release of, “It’s A Beautiful Life”, their debut album released the following Monday 20th September on Hacienda Records / Essential Music. Presented by American Express, this exclusive event offers Cardmembers the opportunity to get up close and personal with the band, attending an exclusive interview and Q&A session before the live show that will preview new material from “It’s A Beautiful Life”. Tickets are on sale now for the very exclusive Q&A session and this very special gig, making this an unmissable event for any would be bass guitar heroes or fans of the band.

he Smiths’ Andy Rourke no longer with Peter Hook’s Freebass triple-bass supergroup

And then there were two: Andy Rourke of The Smiths is no longer involved with the Manchester-based triple-bass supergroup Freebass, which also features Peter Hook of New Order and Gary “Mani” Mounfield of The Stone Roses, according to a note posted on the band’s website.

Source: Slicing Up Eyeballs

Our appologies

It happens, this is a fan site so we get information from all kind of sources, but we would like to appologize for publishing erronous concert dates for Bad Lieutenant. Appologies to both Pet Shop Boys and Bad Lieutenant management who tries to contact us to get them removed, but due to vacation time it was impossible. Sorry to our members who got mislead due to our mistake.

Freebass debut tour

Mon, May 31st - The Duchess, York (UK) Tue, June 1st - 100 Club, London (UK) Wed, June 2nd - The Factory, Manchester (UK) Thu, Jun 03 2010 Freebass - King Tuts, Glasgow (UK) Fri, Jun 04 2010 Freebass - The Brickyard, Carlisle (UK) Sun, Jun 06 2010 Freebass - Music Live, Middlebrough (UK)

Bernard Sumner Scraps Album With Stuart Price

It's been reported that Joy Division/New Order/Bad Lieutenant captain Bernard Sumner has a synth record in the works with British producer/songwriter Stuart Price. Unfortunately, as Sumner reveals to Spinner, that project has been scrapped. "I believe you can do anything with enough enthusiasm," Sumner says. "To make a good record, you have to put 100 percent in. And now, you have to make about 16 to 18 songs. In the old days, when I was in Joy Division or New Order, if you did that, it would be a double album."

Source: Spinner

BAD LIEUTENANT CANCELS REMAINING U.S. CONCERT DATES

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. “We’re stuck in Manchester,” said Bad Lieutenant’s Bernard Sumner. “We were hoping that conditions might change at the last minute and we’d be able to come and play for our fans. Obviously, this is a situation out of everyone’s control, and we are crushed that we won’t be coming to America for these dates.” Since British air space was closed on Thursday morning, the band also canceled their planned appearances in San Francisco last night and today at the Coachella festival near Palm Springs, CA. Refunds will be available for ticket holder at the point of purchase.

New Order Tribute CD To Support Salford Foundation Trust

Former New Order bassist Peter Hook & patron of the charity: “To see so many indie bands interested in replicating the work of New Order as a tribute to Tony and to help raise funds for Salford Foundation Trust so that it can continue its fine work with young people is just fantastic. Through the Trust’s Tony Wilson Award, young people can access grants that can help them to pursue music, drama, dance and the creative arts.”

Freebass - Two Worlds Collide

Track Listing 1: You Dont Know (This About Me) – Vocals By Tim Burgess 2: The Milky Way Is Our Playground – Vocals By Pete Wylie 3: Dark Starr – Vocals By Howard Marks 4: Live Tomorrow You Go Down – Vocals By Peter Hook Instrumental versions also available at www.fac51thehacienda.com Freebass Debut Gigs 1st June – 100 Club, London (Tickets On Sale Now At www.gigsandtours.com 2nd June – The Factory, Manchester. – On Sale Monday 29th March at www.factorymanchester.com Further live dates for Freebass are to be announced over coming weeks.

New Order Tribute Night

At the Ritz Manchester on Fri 12th March Re Order with support by Smiths tribute The Smyths, Peter Hook is hopefully coming down on the night aswell previously bigged up Re Order, doors open at 7 tickets are £10 on the door but £8 if you quote NewOrderOnline.

New Order & the Oscars

Funny fact of the day: New Order, despite having very few music videos for a band, have 2 videos directed by Academy Award winning directors. The Perfect Kiss, directed by Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs) and as of last night, Touched by the Hand of God directed by Katheryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) You can almost add a 3rd one with Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) who used Temptation as a full movie element in his movie Trainspotting.

New The Other Two Websites Launched

http://theothertwo.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/theothertwoandyou http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Other-Two/240410532611 LTM present expanded CD editions of two albums by The Other Two, the electronic pop duo comprising Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert of New Order. The Other Two came into being in 1990, spurred by Morris and Gilbert’s work on television soundtracks, and a temporary lull in New Order activity in which Electronic and Revenge also released albums. First album The Other Two & You features ten original synth-pop gems produced by the duo with Stephen Hague, with surprise vocals by Gillian, showcased on the singles Tasty Fish and Selfish. Originally scheduled for release on Factory Records in late 1992, The Other Two & You was delayed by the collapse of the label, and instead emerged on London in 1993. This expanded edition features all tracks from the original Factory/London album as well as six bonus tracks from companion singles, including superb mixes by Moby, Pascal Gabriel and Boys Own.