Posts tagged Joy Division
Peter Hook, Andy Rourke, Kim Gordon "I Hate Radio" Music News 3/2/2017

Peter Hook and Kim Gordon interviewed, but not with me. So disappointing. 

Don't worry, I am not that naive, check out the links to the interviews they did do yesterday.

And if they ever want to do an interview, OPS is always available. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

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Action Time Vision: A Story of UK Independent Punk 1976-1979 (Cherry Red Records)

Cherry Red Records recently released a box-set of hard to find early UK punk rock classics called Action Time Vision.

If you love punk music or are interested in the history of punk and post-punk music, you will love this 111 song box-set (it is awesome).

Enjoy!

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"I Hate Radio" Music News 10/28/2016

Today's Curated Music News

Including, the incredible Vince Clarke and also some discussion of the future of Rock music.

Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

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"I Hate Radio" Music News 10/27/2016

Okay, hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! Welcome Back.

This is my curated music news for 12/27/2017 and includes stories about H.R. from Bad Brains, a link to RTJ3, and a RIP message to George Michael.

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"F" The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame (No, I am Not Bitter at All)

Okay, the Rock and Roll HOF inductees were announced today, and no surprise, the list is ZZzzzzzzz....

Most important, Kraftwerk, MC5, Bad Brains and anyone else who never played in a massive arena were culled.

I say "F" the Rock Hall!

 

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My Best Albums of 2016: The Gold Medals: 10-1

Here it is, 100's of hours of work, and a whole year of listening to albums has led to these final ten albums.

My Top Ten Albums of 2016 (and a special tribute)

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Have You Heard This (Yet)? SUBROSA and New Order

Have You Heard This (Yet)? Is my version of an "album of the week" feature. 

It includes a brand new album and an album I think is worth revisiting.

This week, it is the awesome new SUBROSA album and New Order's Get Ready

Enjoy, Explore, and Share New Music!  #ShareNewMusic

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Pirate Transmission Playlist #17: Nigerian Zoo Devil

Time for another #Spotify Pirate Transmission Playlist! This one features some international flair, it is called Nigerian Zoo Devil and features music from The Police, Fela Kuti, All Dogs, Joy Division, Germs, Drab Majesty and many others.

If you like it, share it, because more plays means more money for the artists on the playlist.

Enjoy!

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Josh's Digital Bin #18

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is back, moments before Mr. Robot. Josh's Digital Bin #18 - America's Favorite underground music suggestion engine (or pop music machine I can never remember).

This week the bin includes Puff Pieces, Flasher, Violent Soho, Lloyd Lincoln, and GOGGS 

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This Band Name Has Gone to Heaven (Viet Cong)

This is round 2 of the controversy around the band formerly known as "Viet Cong" recently changing their name to "Preoccupation" as the result of criticism they received last Fall.

My question for the critics of the name change, why is this so different than Pearl Jam pulling out of their concerts in North Carolina? 

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The Black Keys owe Steve Miller an Apology

Steve Miller got a little crazy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, or did he?

Dan Auerbach, of the Black Keys, got buyers remorse, but was he right?

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The Race of Rock? (Simmons v N.W.A. part 3)

This is my third post concerning the dispute between Gene Simmons of the band Kiss and Ice Cube of the hip-hop group N.W.A.

I am writing this because I was concerned with several of the responses I received yesterday and wanted to make my arguments even more directly to these arguments. 

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I'm Not Furious at Rolling Stones Top 40 Punk List

Rolling Stone Magazine just put out their list of the top 40 Punk Albums of all time. Here are my initial thoughts (I am sure I will have more to say later).

Very much want to hear what people think of the list.

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My 20 "All-Time" Albums (In Memoriam)

After 20 (22) entries, I am bringing my All-Time Albums series to a halt.

Find out why, and check out the first 20 posts in this series all-over again.

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Billy Corgan Loves Him Some "Rock Hall Billy Corgan"

Billy Corgan has started touting himself for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

Well, technically, he said he was touting his "band" but I suspect he really means Billy Corgan.

I do love classic Smashing Pumpkins, but here are a bunch of artists who should be in front of him in line for induction.

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