You can read more on the history of Band of Joy by going to the YOUR STORIES section, and reading the article by John Coombe, who's the expert on the history of the Kidderminster music scene.

Their new tour “Hope We Have Fun” kicked off in Charlottesville and promoted their new album which will be released May 30.

Leading bands of the 2000s post-punk revival were inspired by Joy Division, driven by the intrigue and enigma of singer Ian Curtis.