Webcuts Music

One of the more surprising turnouts from the New Order burnout is the arrival of Bad Lieutenant, formed in 2007 by Bernard Sumner with longtime New Order guitarist Phil Cunningham and new gun Jake Evans. Even more surprising the quality and consistency of the bands debut album Never Cry Another Tear, released in October 2009, in which Webcuts, initially skeptical at the first fruits from the fallout of one of their favourite bands, confidentally admitted that “despite any misgivings, there are more highlights than expected”.

Second single “Twist of Fate” is due for worldwide release on the bands own imprint Triple Echo on March 22nd. The single sees the band doing what they do best – “21st century guitar music, blending catchy guitar hooks, and pounding bass sitting perfectly with Bernard Sumner’s familiar effortless vocal style”. Sumner is simply carrying on the musical legacy that began with Joy Division in the late 70′s, with New Order through the next three decades and into the future with Bad Lieutenant. There’s a familiarity in his voice, but a support base in the talented voice of Evans and in the hands of Cunningham and Steven Morris that take Bad Lieutenant to places New Order had yet to explore.

After a string of exclusive live dates last year and guest support shows with the Pet Shop Boys the band will be playing the following UK dates.

15th March – Sheffield Leadmill
16 March – Glasgow Garage
18th March – London Electric Ballroom
20th March – Preston 53 Degrees
21st March – Liverpool Masque