Subject:

Joy Division

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    boyhollow on his five favorite Lipgloss guest DJs

    In the nearly eleven years that Lipgloss has been adding spice to Denver's Friday nights, it has played host to some of the finest guest DJs in the music industry, from Mani of the Stone Roses/Primal Scream fame to the Go-Go's adorable guitarist Jane Wieldin to members of Cut Copy and Franz Ferdinan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Disney jacks Joy Division and other great moments in copyright infringement

    It's really hard to be a successful corporate retailer. Not only do you have to sell truckloads of stuff to make money, but you have to keep track of whose stuff it is you're even selling. Sigh. It's even harder when you appropriate a design by a band that's really popular thinking, "that'll sell," ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2011

    Review: Scott Kelly at the Hi-Dive, 12/3/11

    Tom MurphyScott Kelly​SCOTT KELLY at HI-DIVE | 12/3/11There were plenty of signs around the hi-dive last night indicating that this was an acoustic show. Meaning: Talking was ill-advised. Even so, some people near the stage decided to have a conversation at the beginning of Scott Kelly's set, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    New Order's Movement turns thirty this Sunday

    ​The debut album from New Order, 1981's Movement (which sees its 30th anniversary this Sunday, November 13, 2011), represents a turning point and a crossroads for the former members of the cult band Joy Division. Most bands do not survive the loss (or in this case, death) of a core songwriter. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Review: Peter Hook & the Light at the Bluebird Theater, 9/19/11

    Tom MurphyPeter Hook and The Light​PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT at the BLUEBIRD THEATER | 9/19/11It was to be expected that Peter Hook & the Light would be playing Unknown Pleasures in its entirety, and that it wouldn't be a half-hearted and insincere attempt at re-creating that music live. What was ... More >>

  • Music

    September 15, 2011

    Peter Hook revisits Joy Division's music, September 19 at the Bluebird

    Tom MurphyPeter Hook and The Light​PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT at the BLUEBIRD THEATER | 9/19/11It was to be expected that Peter Hook & the Light would be playing Unknown Pleasures in its entirety, and that it wouldn't be a half-hearted and insincere attempt at re-creating that music live. What was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Peter Hook on revisting classic Joy Division songs and what he learned about Ian Curtis

    Timothy NorrisPeter Hook​With his ground-breaking band Joy Division, Peter Hook (due this Monday, September 19, at the Bluebird Theater) perhaps accidentally created a style of playing bass that made the instrument not just a part of the rhythm section but also a carrier of the melody.

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Top five 120 Minutes videos

    After debuting on March 10, 1986, 120 Minutes became a showcase for non-mainstream music of various stripes until around the year 2000 when it first got shuffled to the side in favor of reality programming. But during its heyday, 120 Minutes introduced a generation and more to music by artists that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Elias Bender Ronnenfelt of Iceage on Copenhagen DIY, gear and zine controversy

    Alberte KarrebaekIceage​Iceage from Copenhagen, Denmark (due tonight at Rhinoceropolis) are all under the age of 22 but in its relatively short time together, the band has garnered a buzz for the sonic savagery of its live shows and the harrowingly resonant emotional tenor of its music. Its de ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    JB Townsend of Crystal Stilts on the act's evolution and the influence of Velvet Underground

    ​A few years ago, Crystal Stilts (due tonight at Larimer Lounge), along with friends Blank Dogs, gained notoriety in the blogosphere for its reverb-drenched post-punk, which was notably different from everything that had been coming out of New York in the past decade.

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    BLKHRTS, Wu-Tang top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    David Eugene Edwards of Wovenhand on the influence of Middle Eastern music

    Mark HolthusenDavid Eugene Edwards​ Wovenhand (due at The Marquis Theater tomorrow night with Git Some) is the current musical project of David Eugene Edwards. In his early bands, Bloodflower and The Denver Gentlemen, Edwards was developing an aesthetic that some consider synonymous with all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Low's Alan Sparhawk on Joy Division and radio

    Sara Kiesling​Since its inception in 1993, Low (due at the Larimer Lounge this Saturday, December 18) from Duluth, Minnesota, has created a body of work characterized by a fragile intensity. Although often lumped in under the banner of "slowcore" with a group of bands of similar sonic leanings ... More >>

  • Music

    September 30, 2010

    Kal Cahoone and the Dirty Pretty at the Walnut Room

    Sara Kiesling​Since its inception in 1993, Low (due at the Larimer Lounge this Saturday, December 18) from Duluth, Minnesota, has created a body of work characterized by a fragile intensity. Although often lumped in under the banner of "slowcore" with a group of bands of similar sonic leanings ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Nathaniel Rateliff, Sleigh Bells and Bruno Mars top our playlists this week

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Music

    April 15, 2010

    White Rabbits

    Wednesday, April 21, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    B.o.B., Bop Skizzum, Tommy Metz and The Pirate Signal top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Music

    January 21, 2010

    Catherine Wheel playing Johnny Cash songs? That's what David DeVoe's shooting for with the New Ben Franklins

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 5, 2009

    ​​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of September 14, 2009

    ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2009

    A love letter to the Jim Jims

    If you've gotten around to reading this week's issue, you might have seen my gushing review of the incredible new record from the Jim Jims. Now, it isn't often that I do this (and by isn't often, I mean I have never done it before and may never do it again), but those 125 words of criticism and com ... More >>

  • Music

    April 10, 2008

    Overcasters

    The Falcon

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: Sigur Rós and More

    The Falcon

  • Film

    October 25, 2007

    Control

    Joy Division portrait proves the exception to the rock biopic drool.

  • Calendar

    October 25, 2007

    Total Control

    A biopic shows why there was so little joy in Joy Division.

  • Music

    October 25, 2007

    Soul Merchants

    1985-1987
    Smooch Records

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2007

    This Weekend: Monolith Festival @ Red Rocks, Friday, September 14

    1985-1987
    Smooch Records

  • Music

    September 14, 2006

    Snowden

    Sunday, September 17, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Film

    May 25, 2006

    24 Hour Party People

    Midnight Madness at the Esquire

  • Music

    April 20, 2006

    Editors

    The Back Room (Fader)

  • Music

    April 20, 2006

    She Wants Revenge

    Monday, April 24, Bluebird Theater, 1-866-468-7621.

  • Music

    March 30, 2006

    tt Lester

    Hard Days, Hard Nights (Self-released)

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    Bright Channel

    Self-Propelled (Flight Approved)

  • Music

    January 19, 2006

    New World Order

    Peter Hook has found a new way to move the masses -- as a DJ.

  • Music

    October 13, 2005

    Four on the Floor

    Post-punk pioneer Gang of Four still loves a man in uniform.

  • Music

    May 12, 2005

    The Ponys

    Tuesday, May 17, Bender's Tavern, 303-861-7070.

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    Bloc Party

    Silent Alarm (Vice)

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    Best Jukebox

    Gabor's

  • Music

    December 30, 2004

    Scratching the Surface

    Carlos D

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    Various Artists

    Left of the Dial: Dispatches From the '80s Underground (Rhino)

  • Music

    October 28, 2004

    Moving Units

    Dangerous Dreams (Rx/Palm)

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    Best Live Band

    Bright Channel

  • Music

    September 18, 2003

    Interpolitics

    The singer for an NYC buzz band tries his hand as a spin doctor.

  • Music

    April 3, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Wear Black on the Outside

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Best Band That Sounds Like a Vacuum Cleaner

    Bright Channel

  • Music

    October 3, 2002

    Various Artists

    Original Soundtrack Recording: 24 Hour Party People (ffrr/Warner Strategic Marketing)

  • Music

    April 11, 2002

    Critic's Choice

    Anti-Pop Consortium

  • Music

    January 17, 2002

    New Order

    Get Ready (London/Reprise/Warner)

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    December 13, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • More >>
VOICE Daily Deals
for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This

About Us | Media Kit | Work for Westword | Esubscribe | Free Classifieds | Westword Advertising | National Online Advertising | Mobile | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Problems? | RSS | Site Map
© 2012 Denver Westword, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
avatar
Newsletters | Mobile
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy