The link between Factory Records, Manchester and Brussels was forged by Joy Division’s legendary performances at Plan K, in October 1979 and January 1980. Those fully accustomed to the Joy Division ...

Crispy Ambulance were formed in Manchester (UK) in 1978 by Alan Hempsall (vocals), Keith Darbyshire (bass), Gary Madeley (drums) and Robert Davenport (guitar). Following a self-released debut single ...

FANS of Factory Records and the city's vibrant post punk scene are in for a treat as Manchester's Crispy Ambulance make one of their rare appearances in the city. But plan your day carefully as this ...

Proving that old dogs can not only learn new tricks, but also bite just as well, Crispy Ambulance rise again, showing their comeback album, Scissorgun, was not just a one-night stand. Formed back in ...

Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to ...