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Anniversary
45 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. This feature was originally published on 13/07/2020
Anniversary
40 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. All Joy Division portraits courtesy of Kevin Cummins
Anniversary
It’s The Buzz, Cock! Spiral Scratch 40 Years On
The Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle plus manager Richard Boon speak to Patrick Clarke about the unintentional genius of their landmark debut (this feature was republished on 7th December 2018 to mark the sad passing of Pete Shelley)
A Quietus Interview
I Hate Finishing Things When I Don’t Have To: Pete Shelley Interviewed
Everybody's looking for something - but what does Taylor Parkes find when he spends the evening with Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks? (this feature was republished on 7th December 2018 to mark the sad passing of Pete Shelley)
A Quietus Interview
A Cut Above: Linder Sterling On Art & Ludus
Richard Foster conducts an extensive interview on collage, carpets, punk, feminism, ballet and the insidiousness of The Great British Bake Off, with Linder Sterling: the groundbreaking multidisciplinary artist and founder member of legendary post-punks, Ludus. ****Some of the imagery in this article may be considered NSFW****
A Quietus Interview
Pete Shelley Interview: The Fate & The Fury Of The Buzzcocks
Pete Shelley discusses the spirit of punk, the quirks of fate and the legacy of the Buzzcocks with David Gavan. Photograph by Ian Rook. (this feature was republished on 7th December 2018 to mark the sad passing of Pete Shelley)
A Quietus Interview
Kevin Cummins Hits The North – Joy Division To Oasis Caught On Camera
As legendary NME snapper Kevin Cummins exhibits photographs of his Mancunian muse in Yorkshire, we present a gallery of his photographs and hear the curious story of Ian Curtis' pink suit. Interviews by John Tatlock
Baker’s Dozen Appearances 4
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A Quietus Interview
Coming Clean: George McFall Drops His Disguise
For his new album (which streams in full below), George McFall has reverted to his given name, overcoming the need for an alias like Clean George IV. He has also reined in the rock guitars in favour of a more severe synth-driven sound, and found a new target for his sharp satire: himself. Photo by Kimi Gill
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Boom Boom Pow: Black Midi Interviewed
Ahead of their appearance at Sea Change Festival this weekend, John Doran speaks to Geordie Greep and Cameron Picton of Black Midi and asks, what exactly does it take for a challenging band to make a genuine go of it in 2019? Avatars created by Anthrox Studio. Band portrait by Dan Kendall. (Warning: the 'Crows Perch' video contains flashing images)
