Gothic cowboy and Americana singer-songwriter Buddy Greenbloom puts a bold Western spin on one of post-punk’s most enduring anthems with the release of his new single, a country western cover of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”
Widely regarded as a defining song of the new wave era, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” has been covered across countless genres—but Greenbloom’s interpretation transforms the track into something hauntingly fresh. With steel-string twang, outlaw sensibility, and a voice that blends grit with vulnerability, Greenbloom channels the song’s aching despair through a distinctly Americana lens. “Joy Division wrote a song that speaks to the raw fractures in love and human connection,” says Greenbloom. “In my version, I wanted to bring that same haunting quality into the dust and shadows of the American West. Heartbreak is universal—whether in Manchester in 1980 or on a lonesome desert highway today.”Greenbloom has built a reputation as a “gothic cowboy,” weaving classic country instrumentation with moody storytelling that nods to both Americana tradition and underground alternative roots. His cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” continues his mission to bridge worlds—drawing fans of outlaw country, dark folk, and post-punk into a shared musical space. The single is now available on Bandcamp, and all major streaming platforms. For more information, press inquiries, or interview requests, please contact: Ralph Michael Brekan, manager: buddygreenbloom@gmail.com 818-527-5539 Visit Buddy Greenbloom's official Website: www.BuddyGreenbloom.com
