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"Hello, My Name Is _____."

Bakuun — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:37:21 -0800

I've this near-OCD compulsion to want to put a name to people that catch my eye. In the music video for New Order's "Crystal," who is the lead singer for the fictional Killers band? I can't seem to find any information online aside "...and that's where the real band The Killers came from! Hur hur." Are there any "credits" for the video that could list the names of the people portrayed, or is this a mysterious dead end? A link to the video on youtube. Thank you guys and gals in advance!

Help me learn as much as I can about the Manchester music scene

carefulmonkey — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:13:50 -0800

I just watched 24 Hour Party People and I love the music. I want to know as much as I possibly can about the Manchester music scene that produced these people and the people themselves. Please recommend some films,books or television programs that can inform the crap out of me

Manchester music meanderings

electriccynic — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:17:17 -0800

Where can I take a musically-obsessed American friend around Manchester and London? An American friend of mine is coming to stay with me in Manchester next week, and has expressed a profound interest in all things Mancunian and music, such as Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, The Smiths, electro music, goth music, etc.

Alas, the only things I can think of to show her are the Salford Lads Club and what’s left of the Hacienda. Do you have any better suggestions ?!

What's This Song 2!

provolot — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:30:55 -0800

What's this song in the History Boys trailer? I was introduced to New Order last year. But now, one year later...

While watching the trailer for the History Boys, I came across a song that sounds very much like New Order -- the second song (after Blue Monday) that comes out. Here's an excerpt of the audio. What is this song? Help me satisfy my music urges!