New Order is back with the optimistic “Be a Rebel”

New Order just released their first new track in five years. “Be a Rebel” is an uplifting song that encourages optimism even when times are tough. The synthy track was originally going to be a preview of the Brit rock band’s now-cancelled US tour this fall, but this challenging year has only made its message of positivity more relevant.  

“In tough times we wanted to reach out with a new song,” Bernard Sumner. “We can’t play live for a while, but music is still something we can all share together. We hope you enjoy it… until we meet again.”

The definitive collection of New Order’s 1983 studio album Power, Corruption & Lies will be released on October 2 via Warner Music. New Order’s 2021 tour with Pet Shop Boys will make a stop in Philly at the Mann Center next September 25. Tickets are on sale now — find more information on the XPN Concert Calendar.

The Unity Tour 2021
September 18 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage *
September 20 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion *
September 22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
September 25 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann *
September 28 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *
October 1 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion *
October 3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory *
October 7 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena *
October 9 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre *
October 13 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center *
October 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl *
October 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl *
*co-headline with Pet Shop Boys