Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order

New Order are scattered to the wind – pursuing solo projects. But in the background a plan to bring them back together is being hatched. In the final episode of Transmissions season 2, hear the story of New Order’s timeless World Cup anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kevin Saunderson, a pioneer of Detroit techno, as he shares his experiences at the Hacienda, a cultural hub that redefined dance music in the UK. He discusses the vibrant atmosphere of the club and contrasts it with American venues. The conversation dives into the tension within New Order during their rise, exploring themes of resilience, creativity, and the pressures of success. Saunderson also reflects on the Hacienda’s role in shaping Manchester’s nightlife and the challenges that followed the early celebrations of Acid House.

New Order decide to put some distance between themselves and the devil of temptation. They’ll go somewhere serene and quiet… Ibiza. Join the band on their chaotic lost summer, as Acid House arrives and turns their entire world upside down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Wilson wants to listen to ‘Blue Monday’ on his car CD player, and what Tony Wilson wants…  Hear how Substance launched New Order into a new stratosphere of American popularity, and the story of one of the record’s highpoints: ‘True Faith’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An album defined by the division between punk rock tradition and the new frontier of electronic production, Brotherhood has blossomed since its tumultuous recording in the hearts of New Order fans, such as Hot Chip, and Christine & The Queens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Order finds an enthusiastic young audience in the US. Unlike British crowds, they never ask them to play ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’, and they quite like dancing. It’s seductive, but life on the road begins to take its toll on the band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Order reflect on Low-Life, a hedonistic odyssey fuelled by unprecedented excess through London’s clubs, their first concessions to the new American label, and the lasting appeal of an album that married punk rock tradition with sci-fi modernity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Order, joined by Johnny Marr and Billy Corgan, recount act two of the band’s story. From a raucous miners’ benefit concert to signing for Quincy Jones’ label, hear how the band courted America’s electro club scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transmissions Season 2 launches in August, picking up where Season 1 ended, with the mighty Blue Monday. Thereafter we revisit pivotal moments, wild stories and classic tunes via new interviews with Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner. New Order superfans like Robert Smith, Johnny Marr, Billy Corgan and Virgil Abloh also chime in. Presented by Elizabeth Alker. A Cup&Nuzzle / Warner Music UK production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transmissions Season 2 launches in August, picking up where Season 1 ended, with the classic Blue Monday. Thereafter we revisit pivotal moments, wild stories and iconic tunes via new interviews with Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner. Plus New Order superfans like Johnny Marr, Billy Corgan and Virgil Abloh. In this teaser episode, Keith Allen recalls the recording of a certain football anthem... A Cup&Nuzzle / Warner Music UK production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.