In 2014, Akiko and Danny started their wholesale brand called Midnight Hour. Based in Los Angeles, Midnight Hour “is dedicated to creating apparel and accessories that embrace your mystical side.” They have launched a line of officially licensed apparel based of the legendary band Joy Division.

Joy Division had a profound and lasting influence on the music industry that continues to resonate to this day. Emerging from the post-punk scene in the late 1970s, their music was a stark departure from the prevailing trends of the time. Their haunting, minimalist sound, characterized by Ian Curtis’s introspective lyrics and the band’s distinctive use of synthesizers and pulsating bass lines, laid the groundwork for the emergence of gothic rock and the alternative music scene. Joy Division’s album “Unknown Pleasures” is widely regarded as a masterpiece, and songs like “Love Will Tear Us Apart” have become iconic anthems.

Their emotionally charged, melancholic music and Curtis’s deeply personal lyrics set a precedent for a more introspective and emotionally raw approach to songwriting, influencing countless artists across various genres, from new wave to indie rock.

Their legacy lives on in the music of countless bands and artists who have drawn inspiration from their unique sound and lyrical depth. Bands who have acknowledged a direct influence from Joy Division include: The Cure, Interpol, The Chameleons, Echo & The Bunnymen, White Lies, She Wants Revenge, The National to name just a few.

Here is a look at the Joy Division Collection from Midnight Hour along with links to purchase these dark delights.