Home / Music / What does New Order's 'ICB' stand for?Music linernotes album music new-orderWhat does New Order's 'ICB' stand for?‘ICB’ stands for ‘Ian Curtis Buried,’ as confirmed by Peter Hook in a 2013 interview, referencing the Joy Division frontman whose suicide led to the band’s formation as New Order. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What does the title "Shaker Loops" refer to?Next What did critic Edward Strickland call "Music for 18 Musicians"?