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Section 25 Return

After nineteen years, legendary Factory Records band Section 25 are back in action and on stage. Originally formed in 1977 by brothers Vincent and Lawrence (Larry) Cassidy, then resurrected in 2001, the group describes itself as perhaps the most "maverick" and "enigmatic" of the Factory groups. Like labelmates New Order, Section 25 helped bridge the gaps between post-punk, electro pop, and electronic dance music; they are best known for their 1984 album From the Hip and its song "Looking From a Hilltop".

The current Section 25 lineup includes pioneering bros Vincent on drums and Larry on vocals (plus occasional bass/keyboards), rounded out by Ian Butterworth on guitar and Roger Wikeley on bass and keys. The band has completed half of a new full-length, to be wrapped up this fall and released by LTM Records. Section 25 is playing a cluster of shows around Europe this summer, with a possible trip to Italy and Greece in Autumn.

Mental health acts:

07-07 Leicester, England - The Attik
07-25 Paris, France - Le Batofar
07-27 Dublin, Ireland - Skinny Wolves Club *
08-11 Manchester, England - The Kings Arms #
11-11 London, England - Underworld

* with Luggage
# with Kevin Hewick

Larry and Vincent also appear in the 2006 feature-length documentary Shadowplayers, which explores the early history of Factory Records, circa 1978-1981. Directed by James Nice, the DVD also includes interviews with Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Vini Reilly (The Durutti Column), Simon Topping and Martin Moscrop (A Certain Ratio), and Howard Devoto (Buzzcocks/Magazine).