32 years ago today marks the death of Joy Division's frontman, Ian Curtis. Rest in peace.

The Vaccines' debut album has been announced as the Xfm "New Music Award" winner. The award was decided by a panel of judges featuring Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Dom Howard and Chris Wolstenholme (Muse), Tom Smith (Editors), Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Charlie Fink (Noah and The Whale), Craig Potter (Elbow) as well Xfm radio hosts. Check out the full shortlist of albums who were in the running and more details of the ceremony here.

Disney released a shirt inspired by Joy Division's iconic Unknown Pleasures artwork.

Today is the 31st anniversary of Ian Curtis' (Joy Division) death. To commemorate this date, if you like this official Facebook page, you can hear an unreleased New Order track called, "Hellbent", which is taken from the forthcoming album Total: From Joy Division To New Order.

Watch Bjork sing Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" as part of a three-day karaoke marathon in support of a petition in the replies.

Seems like Peter Hook wants to record a new Joy Division EP with his band, The Light, and former Happy Mondays singer, Rowetta. If this goes ahead, the band will re-record the tracks "Insight", "New Dawn Fades", "Atmosphere" and "Pictures".

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A new Joy Division box set of 7" vinyl will be released on December 6th. +- will feature 10 discs worth of material, all re-mastered by Stephen Morris (Joy Division, New Order) and with special artwork from long-time collaborator, Peter Saville. Head to the replies for more details on this fantastic release.

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SPIN Magazine has posted some rare Joy Division photos.

In addition to their tour together, Arcade Fire and LCD Soundsystem will be releasing a limited edition split 7" with LCD covering Joy Division's "No Love Lost" and Arcade Fire covering Serge Gainsbourg's "Poupee de Cire."