Members of Yello, Daft Punk and New Order guest on new Wolfgang Flür album Times Former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür to release new album Times in March Louder · Jan 8, 2025
Peter Hook and New Order pay tribute to Quincy Jones Peter Hook and New Order have thanked their former record boss Quincy Jones for "making us big in America" following the legendary producer's death at the age of 91. BANG Premier · Nov 5, 2024
“Every time I hear Love Will Tear Us Apart, I grit my teeth and remember myself shouting down the phone... I can feel the anger in it even now”: The story of Joy Division's swan song "He was obsessed. Martin sensed it was a song that was going to last forever and wanted to make it really special" MusicRadar · Sep 8, 2024
“If Mick Jagger held a gun to my head, telling me to play Satisfaction I'd have said, ‘Just shoot me’”: Joy Division hero Peter Hook looks back on his genre-defining legacy As the respective legacies of Joy Division and New Order grow, year on year, Peter Hook continues to tread his individual path Guitar World · Jul 9, 2024
The Kids Are Alright! 10 rock star offspring following in their parent’s footsteps… From Noah Yorke to Tye Trujillo to Olivia Vedder, here's the kids joining the family business... Louder · Jun 22, 2024
“I hear there’s an election coming. Don’t vote for that Conservative p****!” In praise of Jane’s Addiction, the band who invented the 90s Topics covered: Jane's Vs Guns, some of the greatest lyrics ever written, the birth of the "Alternative Nation" and other Gen X angst… Louder · May 24, 2024
Peter Hook opens up on recording World In Motion and his classic Gazza encounter Peter Hook's New Order recorded the classic World In Motion as England's official World Cup '90 song FourFourTwo · May 21, 2024
New Order legend Peter Hook on his Sir Alex Ferguson encounter, life as Ronaldo’s neighbour and Manchester United woes The former New Order bassist and Manchester United fan has been talking about his love for the club FourFourTwo · May 16, 2024
“Bono always wanted me to play that part with a pick, but I get a different reaction from playing bass with my fingers. There’s nothing quite like that contact of pulling the wires”: Adam Clayton on the U2 sound Whether he’s playing steady eighth-notes or a rocking counter melody, U2’s Adam Clayton seems to have the perfect tone for every song Guitar World · Mar 31, 2024
"From ’70s punk to ’80s synth pop to ’90s dance and beyond": How New Order became the ultimate musical trendsetters Always making the most of modern technology but never following an obvious path, this pioneering band remains hugely influential on both guitar-led and electronic music MusicRadar · Feb 23, 2024
“Before me it was classic Fender Jazz, but I showed up with a bunch of Yamaha basses. Billy Corgan was totally cool with that… it’s never been, ‘Do what I say or else’”: How Jack Bates splits his loyalties between Smashing Pumpkins and his dad, Peter Hook Joy Division’s unique bassist wasn’t originally much of an influence to his son, who doesn’t use pedals with the Pumpkins – but needs to use ancient, unreliable ones with The Light Guitar World · Jan 25, 2024
“What bass would Neo play? An upright bass. He’s going to want to play some jazz. With Morpheus on drums. We’ll be a power trio with Agent Smith on keys”: We interviewed Keanu Reeves about bass guitar – and it was a musical conversation unlike any other He’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but Keanu Reeves has had a lifelong love affair with the bass guitar. In an exclusive interview, he opens up about his weed-fueled Bill & Ted bass duels, why he doesn’t consider himself worthy of a Fender signature model, and what he really learned… Guitar World · Jan 17, 2024
Peter Hook: ‘I never get sick of hearing World in Motion’ The Joy Division bassist, 67, looks back on breakdowns and addictions, losing Ian Curtis, his precious friends and the early rave scene The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
10 all-time classic bass guitar tones - and how to recreate them Delving into some of the best low-end tones of all time MusicRadar · Jul 15, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023 Review: Hacienda Classical at Castlefield Bowl brings a mythical beast to life "Tonight’s spectacle proves the spirit of the Hacienda is still well and truly alive"
Louder · Jul 5, 2023 A beginner's guide to Factory Records in five essential albums The story of the Manchester indie label that changed the world
Louder · Jun 15, 2023 “We don't want people to know what we think”: Why Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures may be the most important record to emerge from the UK punk scene Released on June 15, 1979, Joy Division's bleak, beautiful masterpiece has lost none of its power or stark dread
Louder · Jun 3, 2023 Five new bands you need to hear if you love Joy Division Joy Division have become one of the most influential alternative bands of the last 40 years, and these five new bands are bringing that sound bang up to date
Manchester Evening News · May 21, 2023 "I’ve had an amazing career": Sir Mo bids farewell to city as thousands complete Great Manchester Run Sir Mo made his final Mancunian running appearance today alongside 25,000 others running for good causes
Irish Mirror · May 19, 2023 The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59 after pancreatic cancer battle as bandmate pays tribute Andy Rourke’s career extended beyond The Smiths, playing alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O’Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass, which included Gary Mounfield from the Stone Roses and Peter Hook from New Order.
Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023 Pride of Manchester 2023: The 11 people and organisations recognised for incredible achievements We take a look at the winners of the big awards at this year's ceremony
Guitar World · Apr 19, 2023 U2’s Adam Clayton: “The bass has to either be sexy or aggressive, or it shouldn’t be there as far as I’m concerned” The bassist for one of biggest rock bands of all time on cramming a stadium-ready rig into Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp, what prompted him to play an Ibanez on one of the group’s most iconic songs, and why he’s only just started exploring five-strings four decades into his career
Manchester Evening News · Apr 7, 2023 Review and photos: Peter Hook & The Light at Albert Hall, Manchester Peter Hook began a three-day residency celebrating the early work of two of the city's most celebrated bands, Joy Division and New Order
Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023 Things to do in Manchester over the Easter 2023 bank holiday weekend Manchester's regular bill of gigs, comedy, theatre and clubbing can also be expected too
Manchester Evening News · Apr 2, 2023 Inspiral Carpets, Peter Hook and Billy Ocean among huge names playing in Manchester this April If you're looking for something to do this month, you won't be short of live entertainment in the city, with gigs at AO Arena, Victoria Warehouse, Apollo, Albert Hall and more