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New Order Announce Livestream of O2 London Show

The Show Will Take Place on November 6

Oct 21, 2021

New Order have announced that they will make available a livestream of their upcoming sold-out show at the O2 in London. The show will take place on Saturday, November 6, and the stream will be available for 72 hours after stage time on performance day at 4:45 p.m. EST. More

New Order Announce New Live Album and Concert Film

Education Entertainment Recreation Will Be Out May 7 via Rhino

Feb 11, 2021

New Order have announced the release of a new live album and concert film, Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace), which captures their 2018 performance at London’s Alexandra Palace. It is set to be released on May 7 via Rhino, and it will be available in a variety of formats (2xCD, 2xCD with Blu-ray, 3xLP, and a limited edition box set featuring all formats along with a book and art prints). More

12 Best Songs of the Week: Jesse Kivel, Doves, Django Django, Janelle Monáe, and More

Plus Everything Everything, Seamus Fogarty, This Is the Kit, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Sep 11, 2020

Welcome to the 36th Songs of the Week of 2020. This week’s list is a supersized one, with 12 instead of 10 songs (and last week we only had eight), which is surprising considering Monday was the Labor Day holiday here in America, meaning few new songs were shared that day. More

New Order Share New Song “Be a Rebel”

Rescheduled 2021 Tour Dates with Pet Shop Boys Announced

Sep 08, 2020

New Order have shared a new song, “Be a Rebel.” This week they were supposed to be embarking on a joint tour with fellow electro-pop icons of the 1980s, Pet Shop Boys, but alas those dates were postponed due to COVID-19. Rescheduled 2021 tour dates have now been announced. More

Mar 24, 2020

New York-based DIY darkwaver Zachery Allan Starkey has shared the video for his new track “Force,” featuring Bernard Sumner (New Order, Joy Division), off of his upcoming LP, Fear City, due out April 2020 via Starkey’s own label DEATHTRIP NYC, and we are pleased to premiere it. More

Mar 19, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, for the next few weeks Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie will be live streaming solo concerts from his home studio. The second performance was yesterday and during the 50 minutes he covered New Order’s “Ceremony.” More

New Order and Pet Shop Boys Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour Dates

1980s Legends Come to America This September and October for the Unity Tour

Feb 24, 2020

Two electro-pop icons of the 1980s, New Order and Pet Shop Boys, are going on a North American tour together. The just announced co-headlining dates they are calling the Unity Tour see the two bands performing 11 shows across North America. More

ShadowParty Share New Song “Present Tense” and World Cup-Themed “Celebrate” Video

ShadowParty Due Out July 27 via Mute; Band Features Members of New Order and Devo

Jul 12, 2018

ShadowParty is a new band that features members of New Order and Devo, among other bands. Their self-titled debut album is due out July 27 via Mute. Previously they shared the album’s first single, “Celebrate.” More

Jun 19, 2018

New Order have announced some new fall U.S. tour dates. They include shows in Cleveland, Washington DC, a couple of shows in Hawaii, one in Toronto, and more. The band recently released NOMC15, a live album recorded at London’s Brixton Academy in 2015. More

Jun 08, 2018

The focus is on Scott Pruitt this week before we head off to international meetings, soccer tournaments, patriotic songs, and Ash. More

May 01, 2018

ShadowParty is a new band that features members of New Order and Devo, among other bands. They have announced their self-titled debut album and shared its first single, “Celebrate.” More

Sep 29, 2016

Lower Dens has covered Daryl Hall and John Oates’ 1982 classic “Maneater” (from their H2O album). The cover will appear on a new charity album, The Time Is Now, which is due out October 7 via Republic/Mass Appeal and benefits amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research). More

Sep 26, 2016

Last September New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it saw the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). More

Mar 30, 2016

Last September New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it saw the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). More

Listen: New Order - “Singularity (Liars Remix)”

Music Complete is out now on Mute

Mar 17, 2016

Following their performance of “Singularity” on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert, New Order has released a new remix of the song from labelmates Liars. Liars describe the track as “imagining New Order as teenagers in 2016.” The new single, available on 12” and download, features remixes from Erol Alkan, Liars, Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and JS Zeiter. Listen to the Liars remix below. More

Watch: New Order plays “Singularity” On Colbert

Music Complete is out now on Mute

Mar 15, 2016

Last night UK synthpop creators New Order made a trimphant return to late night TV as they played on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The band played most recent single “Singularity” off last year’s comeback album Music Complete. More

Watch: New Order - “Singularity” Video

Music Complete Out Now via Mute, Teenage Cancer Trust Show in London Announced

Feb 22, 2016

Last September New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it saw the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). Now they have shared another video from the record, for “Singularity.” More

Feb 02, 2016

Last September New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). Now they have announced some U.S. tour dates, which are below. More

Watch: New Order - “Tutti Frutti” Video

Music Complete Out Now via Mute

Jan 25, 2016

Last September New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). Now they have shared a video for “Tutti Frutti,” which features guest vocals from La Roux’s Elly Jackson. More

New Order Share 11-Minute Long Hot Chip Remix of “Tutti Frutti” and Launch Singularity Website

Website Includes Contributions from Robert Smith, Factory Floor, and Algiers

Oct 19, 2015

At the end of last month New Order released Music Complete, their excellent first studio album in a decade, their first for their new label Mute, and the first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). Now they have announced that the album’s next single will be “Tutti Frutti,” which features guest vocals from La Roux’s Elly Jackson, and they have shared a new remix of the song by Hot Chip, which you can stream below. More

Listen: New Order - “Plastic”

Music Complete Due Out September 25 via Mute

Sep 16, 2015

On September 25 New Order are releasing Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). They have now shared a new song from the album, “Plastic.” The very club-ready track was mixed by Richard X and can be streamed below. More

Listen: New Order - “Restless (RAC Remix)”

Music Complete Due Out September 25 via Mute

Sep 09, 2015

On September 25 New Order are releasing Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). They have already shared the album’s first single, “Restless,”which is also the album’s opening track and also shared its King Arthur-referencing video. More

Sep 02, 2015

On September 25 New Order are releasing Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). They have already shared the album’s first single, “Restless,” which is also the album’s opening track and also shared its King Arthur-referencing video. More

Aug 18, 2015

On September 25 New Order are releasing Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). More

Under the Radar Announces August/September Issue with CHVRCHES on the Cover

Issue 54 Also Includes Interviews with New Order, Garbage, Foals, Beirut, Jesse Eisenberg, Low, FFS, Destroyer, Wolf Alice, Tamaryn, the Casts of Fear the Walking Dead and Wet Hot American Summer, and More

Aug 07, 2015

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of the August/September 2015 issue, which is available digitally now (via Under the Radar‘s app and the magazine apps Zinio, Readly, and Readbug), has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. It features CHVRCHES on the cover. Garbage’s Shirley Manson discusses the 20th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut album. We talk to the creators and various cast members of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. Star Cliff Curtis and producer Gale Anne Hurd talk about The Walking Dead companion series Fear the Walking Dead. The issue also includes interviews with Beach House, New Order, Foals, Beirut, Jesse Eisenberg, Low, FFS, Destroyer, Wolf Alice, Tamaryn, Telekinesis, Ducktails, DRINKS, Briana Marela, LA Priest, Jaakko Eino Kalevi, Chelsea Wolfe, and more. More

Jul 28, 2015

New Order had previously announced last month that on September 25 they would release Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). More

New Order’s New Album to Feature Brandon Flowers, Iggy Pop, and La Roux’s Elly Jackson

Plus Tour Dates Announced and Watch New Album Teaser Trailer

Jul 07, 2015

New Order had previously announced last month that on September 25 they would release Music Complete, their first studio album in a decade, first for their new label Mute, and first not to feature founding member Peter Hook (but it sees the return of founding member Gillian Gilbert). More

New Order Announce First New Album in a Decade for September Release

Music Complete Due Out September 25 via Band's New Label Mute, Watch Teaser Trailer

Jun 22, 2015

Last September the British record label Mute announced that they had signed 1980s legends New Order. Now the fruits of that partnership have been revealed: New Order are set to release their new album on the label on September 25. More

New Order Sign To Mute

Have Plans To Head Back Into Studio

Sep 04, 2014

New Order have signed to Mute and announced plans to head back into the studio. The U.K. legends explain: “Mute has a superb roster of artists and a history that complements our own. In many ways joining the label feels like we are coming home, returning to our independent roots.”

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New Order Debut New Song Live

Still No Word On New Album

Jul 02, 2014

For the second time this year, post-punk legends New Order have teased their fans with a new song. Last May, they played “Drop The Guitar” (now known as “Singularity) at Lollapalooza Chile, and last night at a gig in Chicago, they played “Plastic.” More

Mar 31, 2014

Check out this video taken at Lollapalooza Chile where New Order debuts their song “Drop the Guitar.” More

Mar 12, 2014

Last night Carnegie Hall played host to the 24th annual Tibet House Benefit. More

Peter Hook & The Light to Tour North America

Performing Brotherhood And Lowlife

Mar 05, 2014

Peter Hook & The Light continue to not be New Order—but that’s not going to stop the bassist from revisiting a few of the good ol’ days. More

Watch: New Order Plays Fallon

"Love Vigilantes" Plus Online Bonus "Regret" Performed Live

Jul 26, 2013

The influential new wave ban New Order stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night, and played a couple of classic songs. “Love Vigilantes” aired on the program last night, while “Regret” was released as an online exclusive today. More

New Order Releasing New Live Album

Live at Bestival 2012 Due July 8

May 10, 2013

On July 8, 2013, New Order will release a live album of their energetic performance at 2012’s Bestival-encore included! More

Watch: New Order Visit “Kimmel”

Tour Dates Also Announced

Apr 17, 2013

Last night ‘80s synth legends New Order appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to take a breather from their double-weekend appearance at this year’s Coachella. More

Jan 03, 2012

MOJO magazine recently commissioned musicians to cover landmark 1983 New Order album Power, Corruption & Lies. More

Dec 23, 2011

Newly reunited post-punk outfit New Order has announced that the band will be releasing a live album of their recent Dec. 10 performance at The London Troxy. More

Peter Hook Not Thrilled About New Order Reunion

Bassist Shoots Back via His Website

Sep 09, 2011

Ever find out your friends threw a party without you? And then you’re like, “Umm…guys, not cool,” and they’re like, “Dude, you’ve been raining on our parade for years!” Welcome to Peter Hook of New Order’s life. More



Interviews

New Order

This Changing World

Dec 15, 2015

Bernard Sumner is in a chatty mood. Thirty-five years after they started, New Order is back with their best album in years, Music Complete, and Sumner is eager to explain just how new everything feels. You don’t even have to ask; he’ll tell you how exciting it was to work with a string section, about recording two tracks with The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands, about getting Iggy Pop to do a dramatic reading for the album’s “Stray Dog.” More


Reviews

Dec 11, 2023

Although Substance 1987 has not received the same elaborate box-set treatment as the recent re-issues of Power Corruption & Lies and Low-Life, this is a fine collection for New Order enthusiasts. More

Oct 11, 2023

New Order played an iconic career spanning set in Leeds on Saturday night and Under the Radar were there to see it. More

Feb 22, 2023

In his 2020 autobiography Fast Forward, New Order drummer Stephen Morris reflected on 1985: “Even if we didn’t realize it at the time, we were somewhere near the top of our game.” More

May 24, 2017

New Order is not a stranger to the live concert album with five or so underneath its belt to date. The legendary Manchester group’s latest live album, NOMC15, is a 19-track affair captured the second of two sold-out nights at Brixton Academy, London, November 2015. More

Sep 24, 2015

So after the fights, the recriminations, and the bitter bile subside, a brand new New Order album surfaces. From the outside looking in, there’s a touch of Pink Floyd circa 1987 about Music Complete‘s genesis, with a bitter estranged founding bassist and key member complaining about the right for the band to exist, while the other members attempt to replicate the extraordinary success of previous records. More

Aug 05, 2013

The final day of a three-day music festival is usually a bitter-sweet affair. While there’s a part of you doesn’t want the incredible performances and time-out-of-time experience to end and real life to take over again, another part of you is utterly relieved not to have to trek for miles across muddy fields, eat overpriced festival food and stand in long lines for porta potties. More

Mar 05, 2013

The Madchester scene and Factory Records may well be the single most overrated and unwarrantedly praised era British music has ever seen. More