MANCHESTER — New wave obsessive and romantic introvert Jana Chapman is disappointed to find herself in a love triangle that no one could possibly consider…
Joy Division is an absolutely legendary band, but for some reason, third graders can’t quite wrap this concept around their prepubescent minds. That’s why it…
It’s been said that the key to longevity as a band is as simple as never breaking up. One wouldn’t be blamed for assuming that…
Each Sunday, The Hard Times dives into the archives to review a legendary album. This week, it’s Joy Division’s much-reviewed debut full-length, “Unknown Pleasures.” So…
PORTLAND, Ore. — New parents and self-described “post-punk connoisseurs” Sara and Tom Mitchell proudly unveiled the name of their newborn child, Untitled, bewildered hospital sources…
Dear Esther, The last I wrote to you was from Gettysburg at our show at the Flying Bull. The road has been cruel. Each performance…
It can be hard to choose your favorite, especially when there is so much to choose from. With an artist with as huge a discography…
Hey, we heard you’re a real big Joy Division fan. Sure. Uh huh. If you’re such a big fan of the post-punk Manchester goth legends,…
Ugh, this happens everytime I go to the beach. I’m sitting there relaxing, finally exhaling the stress of my 9-to-5, and then, boom! Like clockwork,…
LOS ANGELES — Amateur clothing vendor and entrepreneur Brian Wessel is puzzled by his company’s lack of T-shirt sales after using the back side of…
Nearly 40 years after its release, Joy Division’s most iconic album truly stands the test of time. I’m referring, of course, to the band’s truly…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Fans of popular post-punk band Joy Division lined up for hours overnight to pick up a new reissue of the beloved 1979…