Joy Division and New Order: two globally successful groups that defied their times and overturned the musical landscape. First, there was Joy Division, their music reflecting the bleak urban landscape of 1970s Manchester and singer Ian Curtis’s melancholic introspection. Then came New Order, rising from Joy Division’s ashes after the death of Curtis.Their music bridged the chasm between indie and dance, inspiring a generation and making their club, The Haçienda, a legendary d...
