You're probably aware that there's a new film about Joy Division and Ian Curtis's tragically short life called Control but did you know that the star of the film; Sam Riley used to be the lead singer in 10,000 Things?

The band erupted on the scene back in 2004 and released their incendiary debut EP on Domino/Dusty Company with the legendary Phill Brown, a man who was in the room when All Along The Watchtower, Stairway To Heaven and Sympathy For the Devil were recorded and judging by his performance, it seems Sam is doing pretty well for himself in his new profession.

Control is released across the UK this week but believe it or not, the US distributors for the film apparently requested Joy Division to perform at the recent premiere in New York. Some people eh.

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