Joy Division Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Ian Curtis’ “Love Will Tear Us Apart” guitar is going up for auction

When Joy Division committed “Love Will Tear Us Apart” to tape, singer Ian Curtis played this Vox Phantom VI Special

If you need some affirmation to start the week, here’s Jonathan Frakes telling you you’re right for 41 seconds. You’ll

This is fun: A family tree of people related to the Hacienda club in Manchester. (Via John) Hacienda Family Tree.

Here’s another recording session done with each of the players in their respective isolated space. The Hot 8 Brass Band

If things had gone according to plan, Tea Party fans in Canada would have flocked to the Saints and Sinners

Coronavirus update 1: Almost 150 British music venues have been saved from closure by some last-second donations. Coronavirus update 2:

Who’s excited for the long weekend? Anyone? Oh, right. We’ve been on a long weekend for nine weeks. Here’s music

I’m not a fan of Halloween, but I do like a good scare from things like movies, novels, and even

It was 40 years ago this past weekend that Joy Division released Unknown Pleasures, one of the most influential post-punk

When Joy Division released Unknown Pleasures on June 15, 1979, people were a little confused by the packaging. There was

Yes, we’re up and running again after nearly two weeks issues with our web hosting service. It was THEIR fault

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver