Video Premiere: The New Division – ‘True Lies’

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The New Division bear no relation to Joy Division, but it’s probably safe to assume they’re fans. The SoCal band’s “True Lies” offers distant vocals and well-honed emotional angst as well as twinkling synths and of-the-moment hammer-heavy drum sequencing that makes the relationship drama feel increasingly claustrophobic. (And increasingly dubstep-y, which isn’t a bad thing.) The band’s debut album, Shadows, is due 9/27, with a Skrillex remix presumably in 3… 2…