Tag: Bad Lieutenant

Download: Bernard Sumner records 'Didn't Know What Love Was' with Hot Chip

Download: Bernard Sumner records ‘Didn’t Know What Love Was’ with Hot Chip

On Wednesday, the UK arm of Converse will release a new track by former New Order/current Bad Lieutenant frontman Bernard Sumner, recorded with Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard of electropop act Hot Chip and DJ/producer duo Hot City.

Audio: Hear New Order's Bernard Sumner sing 1969 Elvis Presley hit 'In the Ghetto'

Audio: Hear New Order’s Bernard Sumner sing 1969 Elvis Presley hit ‘In the Ghetto’

It’s one of the more unlikely covers you’ll ever hear: former New Order frontman Bernard Sumner crooning Elvis Presley’s melodramatic 1969 hit ‘In the Ghetto’ in a new recording made by the singer’s current band Bad Lieutenant for a forthcoming charity album to benefit a U.K. homeless advocacy group.

Video: Waterboys play 'Fisherman's Blues' live on Irish radio at Electric Picnic festival

Video: Waterboys play ‘Fisherman’s Blues’ live on Irish radio at Electric Picnic festival

Watch the Waterboys performing their 1988 classic ‘Fisherman’s Blues’ live in Irish radio station RTÉ 2fm’s mobile studio at the Electric Picnic Music & Arts Festival last weekend, where Mike Scott & Co. shared the bill with Roxy Music, Bad Lieutenant and Public Image Ltd., among other bands.

Video: Bad Lieutenant’s ‘Twist of Fate’

Despite having held a contest inviting fans to make what would become the ‘official video’ of Bad Lieutenant’s second single, ‘Twist of Fate,’ Bernard Sumner and Co. have gone ahead and commissioned their own clip for the track.

Trapped by Icelandic volcano, Bad Lieutenant cancels remaining U.S. tour dates

Trapped by Icelandic volcano, Bad Lieutenant cancels remaining U.S. tour dates

Foiled by an Icelandic volcano, New Order spinoff Bad Lieutenant today canceled its remaining U.S. tour dates next week, marking the second time in six months the band has called off what were to be its first-ever American concerts.

Coachella update: Bad Lieutenant, Johnny Marr cancel; Gary Numan doubtful

As feared, Bernard Sumner’s Bad Lieutenant has joined the growing list of bands — including Johnny Marr and The Cribs — to cancel their appearances at the just-underway Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival because a cloud of volcanic ash has grounded thousands of European flights.