Bernard Sumner

When you come from bands like Joy Division and New Order , it's kind of a big deal when you release a new record. Read More

Although Bernard Sumner —frontman of the legendary genre-twisting bands Joy Division and New Order —is often revered as one of the leading pioneers of both post-punk and electronic dance music, his latest project, Bad Lieutenant , is a sunny alternative rock outfit that seems to play it safe when it comes to the rules of rock. Read More

First seen in Britain six months ago, the Pandemonium world tour feels even more dazzling second time around. Read More

Pitchfork has posted half of its top 50 albums of 2009. Read More

Although Bad Lieutenant planned to make its U.S. debut this month, last-minute visa problems forced the cancellation of the entire tour. Read More

After surviving three decades punctuated by death, drug abuse and at least one incidence of terrible rapping, the influential British pop band New Order finally sputtered to an end two years ago when bassist Peter Hook announced his departure from the group on live radio. Read More

Amazon In all reality, Bernard Sumner has earned the right to do whatever the hell he wants. Read More

Sarah McLachlan has announced who will be spending the summer with her on the Lilith Fair tour. Read More

Bad Lieutenant, Bernard Sumner's post-New Order band, is a pleasant surprise. Read More