Thanks to Sasha Frere-Jones, I was hipped to yet another cool Factory Records-related blog called Forced Laugh. This blog, as it says, is "devoted to the art & music of Manchester label Factory Records and Factory Benelux." Quite an admirable undertaking if you ask me. Never before in the history of music can I recall a record label with a following so obsessed with not only the music, but also the catalog numbers!
Of course, if you're looking for Factory history as well as whats currently happening with Factory-related folks, the best place on the web is most likely Cerysmatic Factory. Not only is its administrator all knowing when it comes to Manchester music, he's also a baseball fan! I'm hoping to catch a game with him this summer when he comes to NYC on holiday.
Visit New York photographer Eugene Merinov's site for amazing live shots of New Order from their club days in the early 80's.
New Order/Quando Quango Paradise Garage gig poster courtesy of Factory Cerysmatic.
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