Daily Depeche

Update

2007-10-12T13:07:00.000-07:00

DAVEGAHAN.COM
Kingdom is out NOW!

UK - 7" picture disc / CD single / LCD Single / digital download
US - digital download only

All purchase links can be found on davegahan.com, in the "Releases" area.

Also, "In The Studio" clip #9 is online. While watching, take a second, and (if you have a YouTube account) be sure to "Subscribe" to the Dave Gahan channel!

DEPECHEMODE.COM

DJ FLETCH - NEW DATES ADDED!
Don't forget, Fletch is still DJ'ing around the world. The newest DJ dates are now on depeche mode dot com!

DM NOMINATED FOR MTV EMA'S
Your votes count! DM have been nominated for "Best Inter Act" artist at the 2007 MTV EMA's! Don't stop now. Keep voting! We have created a special Vote page:

http://www.depechemode.com/emas07/

From there, you have 38 (!!!) direct links to MTV's web site, where you can vote for DM.

Hint: you can vote more than once...

ULTRA / EXCITER REMASTERS
In release news, "Ultra" and "Exciter" are the final two albums in the Remasters series. They are out NOW! Be sure to hit the Remasters micro-site for teaser video-clips from ALL of the Remastered albums, as well as direct purchase links.

Note: The vinyl in the UK has been pushed back to October 8th. The first five albums are out now on US vinyl, with the other five tentatively scheduled for a January 2008 release.

Update

2007-09-23T10:46:00.000-07:00

DAVEGAHAN.COM
Yet more release info (now from Virgin USA). The new Dave Gahan STORE (!!!) is open! Sound samples of many of the "Kingdom" mixes! Video (externally linked) of Dave on Italian radio. Dave on BBC 6 Music this weekend. Oh, let us not forget...the "Kingdom" video (officially) hits YouTube! Now you can click a "Kingdom" video link, without seeing a copyright removal notice. :)

DEPECHEMODE.COM
Vote for DM at the MTV EMA's! Vote for DM for the BT awards!

Update

2007-08-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

-- THE NEWS --

REMASTERS THIS OCTOBER
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
"Exciter" and "Ultra" will be coming out on October 1st (Europe) and October 2nd (North America)! Full details to come shortly...

-- THE (solo) NEWS --

DJ FLETCH COMING SOON...
http://www.depechemode.com/
More DJ Fletch tour dates are pending. Watch depechemode.com for the announcement of the dates!

DAVE GAHAN - THE GREETING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y7NjdIQ-Vg
Dave, Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott have done a web greeting. Check it out!

DAVE GAHAN - THE HOURGLASS LOGO
http://www.davegahan.com/
http://www.myspace.com/davegahanofficial
The "Hourglass" logo, designed by Anton Corbijn, is now online. Classic Anton...

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

* "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this October.

* The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

* "The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

* "Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

* "A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses", "Violator", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration" Remasters! - Out NOW!

* Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

Update - New Gahan Solo Album

2007-06-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

-- THE NEWS --

DAVE GAHAN - "HOURGLASS"
http://www.davegahan.com/news/press_release_20070626.html
It has a title! Dave's second solo album, slated for a late October release, will be titled "Hourglass". Check out the press release for some insight into the recording process, upcoming song titles, and the crew behind the album!

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

* "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this Summer.

* The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

* "The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

* "Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

* "A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses", "Violator", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration" Remasters! - Out NOW!

* Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

Update

2007-06-19T07:54:00.001-07:00

DAVE ON MYSPACE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#061807_myspacedave
As is the custom with upcoming releases, Dave now has a MySpace profile. If you want to meet up with other fans of Dave, be sure to add yourself as a friend on Dave's MySpace profile (link on depechemode.com). Don't forget, though, that all new Dave news will appear first on his official solo site - davegahan.com - now in preparations for a re-launch. Be on the lookout for updates to come shortly.

DM BOOK IN THE USA DM STORE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#061807_store
New to the USA DM Store is the "Best Of Depeche Mode Songbook", featuring "complete transcriptions of Depeche Mode's most popular songs for piano, vocal and guitar." Songs include "Barrel of a Gun", "Dream On", "Enjoy the Silence", "I Feel You", "It's No Good", "Just Can't Get Enough", "Only When I Lose Myself", "Poeple are People", "Personal Jesus", "Policy of Truth", "Precious", "Strange Love", "Walking In My Shoes".

At this time, the book is only available via the USA DM Store. If and when the book appears in the European store, we will alert you all.

Direct link to the book, in the USA DM Store:
http://depechemode.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=809_5329&pc=BGAMD
M12

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

* "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this Summer.

* The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

* "The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

* "Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

* "A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses", "Violator", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration" Remasters! - Out NOW!

* Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

Update

2007-05-15T18:41:00.000-07:00

MusiCares red carpet interview. Dave is currently working on a new solo album, that will hopefully come out late October.
Watch Video

DAVE MUSICARES INTERVIEW FOOTAGE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#051407_musicares_news
At the recent MusiCares benefit, Dave performed "Policy Of Truth" and "Personal Jesus" to a packed house (we hope to have pro-shot footage from the friendly people over at the Grammy's shortly). Before the event, Dave walked the red carpet, and we were there to cover it. Check The Archives to see the video from the red carpet, which includes the following news:

Dave solo album! Dave is currently working on a follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Paper Monsters". He is hopeful to have the album released (tentatively) in October, 2007. We will have further updates on the solo album in the coming weeks, on the soon-to-be-relaunched Dave Gahan dot com.

Check the video and images from the red carpet, only in The Archives!

DM NOT TO APPEAR AT CANNES
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#051407_cannes
Contrary to recent internet rumors, the band will not be attending (or performing) at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. While the band will not be attending, they wish Anton the best of luck with his upcoming film, "Control".

VOTE FOR DM @ KROQ
http://www.kroq-data.com/kroqnow/topbands07/index.asp
KROQ is doing one of their annual Memorial Day countdowns ("106.7 Biggest KROQ Bands"). Go to their site, and vote for Depeche Mode. Now!

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

* "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this Summer.

* The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

* "The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

* "Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

* "A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses", "Violator", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration" Remasters! - Out NOW!

* Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

Update

2007-05-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

DAVE MUSICARES REHEARSAL FOOTAGE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#051007_musicares
As reported back in March, Dave will be making a solo appearance at the 3rd annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert on Friday, May 11 in Hollywood. Today, May 10th, Dave and his all-star band (Victor Indrizzo, Vincent Jones, Martyn LeNoble, Josh Klinghoffer and John Frusciante) rehearsed a few songs at the location of Friday's benefit (The Music Box, at the Henry Fonda theater in Hollywood, CA.).

Check out this exclusive clip of the band rehearsing "Policy Of Truth", in our Archives area.

DAVE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
http://www.depechemode.com/
Thanks to the thousands of you who sent in birthday greetings to Dave. They will be presented to him tomorrow at the MusiCares event...

DAVE @ MUSICARES
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#032607_musicares
Friday is the day. Dave will be making a solo appearance with his all-star band at the 3rd annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert! We hope to secure a video of his performance for the site within a week or two. To all of you going, enjoy! After the show, feel free to post reviews on the DM Message Board.

I would say to post pictures, but security will be VERY strict at the show. No cameras.

VOTE FOR DM @ KROQ
http://www.kroq-data.com/kroqnow/topbands07/index.asp
KROQ is doing one of their annual Memorial Day countdowns ("106.7 Biggest KROQ Bands"). Go to their site, and vote for Depeche Mode. Now!

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

* "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this Summer.

* The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

* "The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

* "The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

* "Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

* "A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses", "Violator", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration" Remasters! - Out NOW!

* Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

Birthday Wishes

2007-05-09T09:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Dave Gahan!!

Update

2007-05-09T09:31:00.001-07:00

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow this Summer.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

-- THE NEWS --

SEND DAVE A BIRTHDAY GREETING
http://www.depechemode.com/
Dave's birthday is coming up this Wednesday. Until Wednesday night (10 PM, PST), you can send Dave a birthday greeting! Simply go to the front page of depechemode.com, and click the banner at the top of the page! Hurry! And...don't forget. Dave is performing this Friday in Los Angeles. Hit the News page for the details.

ARCHIVES UPDATE: LIVE HERE NOW CD's
http://archives.depechemode.com/discography/live_here_now/index.html
The entire LiveHereNow CD series is now listed in the Archives / Discography area. Within each listing are direct links to purchase either the 2 CD set, or the Digital Download, for seven different territories!

REMASTERS DELAY
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
Both Ultra and Exciter will be delayed until this Summer. Watch for more news....

One Million Copies

2007-04-23T11:30:00.001-07:00

Depeche Mode have received the IFPI Platinum Europe Award for achieving album sales of more than one million copies of for The Best Of Depeche Mode Volume 1.

New Recoil Album

2007-04-23T11:29:00.001-07:00

RECOIL
'subHuman'
2007/Mute Records

After a 6 year break from recording, musician/producer Alan Wilder returns with Recoil's 5th studio album. Entitled 'subHuman', it has been provisionally set for release on July 2nd, 2007.

'subHuman' will be available on CD and limited edition gatefold vinyl. A special collector's DVD package will also be issued to include an enhanced stereo CD, a 5.1 Surround Sound version and an exclusive ambient re-working of the entire album. The DVD will also include all the Recoil videos to date.

Collaborating with Recoil is Blues-man Joe Richardson, whose evocative vocal style is complimented by accomplished guitar and harmonica performances. Born in Southern Louisiana, Richardson spent years immersed in the murkier side of New Orleans life and offers a unique commentary on conflict, religion, incarceration and personal struggle.

English singer Carla Trevaskis, a songwriter in her own right, brings an expressive range and control to 'subHuman' and has worked with artists as diverse as Fred de Faye (Eurythmics), Cliff Hewitt (Apollo 440) and Dave McDonald (Portishead).

Wilder's skill at blending diverse and eclectic musical styles with often controversial subjects has produced an album of complex sonic imagery and expansive dynamic range. 'subHuman' asks us to reach within ourselves and extract the very essence of what makes us human - and more importantly what allows us to subordinate others, sometimes with the most brutal consequences. We are all 'subHuman' in somebody's eyes.

Update

2007-04-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow shortly after.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

-- THE NEWS --

DAVE TO OPEN RESTAURANT...IS A PRANK
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#033107_thebitterapple
http://www.thebitterapple.com/
Yes, thebitterapple was an April Fools Day prank, and (judging from the response) a pretty good one as well! Thanks to all who emailed, both myself, and my "thebitterapple.com" webmaster alter-ego "BRAndy". :)

Sorry to those of you who will never be able to sing along to "Tora! Tora! Tora!" again without thinking "Tuna! Tuna! Tuna!". ;)

Oh, and yes, "The Best Of, Volume 2", which appeared on and offline for a few weeks, was a prank as well. Considering that the micro-site was never mentioned officially, and was only linked on depechemode.com for about 15 minutes, that just goes to show how dedicated DM fans truly are. Good job!

Be on the lookout for more Archives updates shortly. We have loads more video, audio and images to come...including PDF versions of all the old BONG fan club magazines!!

-- Reminders --

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).

Update

2007-04-01T12:39:00.000-07:00

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow shortly after.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

-- THE NEWS --

DAVE TO OPEN RESTAURANT
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#033107_thebitterapple
Following in the footsteps of Fletch (who had the restaurant "Gascognes" a while back), Dave is making use of the current band break and opening up his own restaurant. Called "the bitter apple", the restaurant will be a combination of fine dining, as well as live music.

Full details are on depechemode.com, and thebitterapple.com

-- Reminders --

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).

March 27 Update!

2007-03-27T20:08:00.001-07:00

This is post #160 -- Yippee!

-- CURRENT RELEASES --

"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters - OUT NOW!!!! "Ultra" and "Exciter" to follow shortly after.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl!

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! OUT NOW!!! - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

-- THE NEWS --

DAVE TO PERFORM AT CHARITY GIG
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#032607_musicares
Dave Gahan will perform at the 3rd annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert on Friday, May 11 in Hollywood. Performing with Dave will be Victor Indrizzo, Vincent Jones and Martyn LeNoble. The benefit is honoring Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell and independent concert promoter Jeff McClusky. Other performers include Army of Anyone featuring Richard Patrick from Filter, Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots and Ray Luzier; Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart); and Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Double Trouble's Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon and a special performance by Cornell. More details are on the site...

MORE REMASTERS OUT NOW
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
Construction Time Again and Black Celebration are out!

If you are a Depeche Mode fan (and tired of cranking up the volume on your old CD of Black Celebration), you will want these remastered edition. Just like all the other remastered disc so far, they are quality.

Spread the word!

Wallpaper, purchase links, and more - remasters.depechemode.com

REMASTERS CONTEST - LAST DAY TO ENTER!!!
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/contest.html
We also have a new contest up for the Remasters. We have two sets (technically four, if you count the DM MySpace contest as well) of remastered Black Celebration and Construction Time Again US advance CD + DVD promotional discs to give away! And, not only do you have the chance to win those, but the two winners (again, four, if you count our MySpace page) will also win a truly beautiful test proof artwork sheet that contains the art for both Black Celebration and Construction Time Again (complete with embossing for Black Celebration). These are truly great items (hastily taken images are on the site). What are you waiting for!?! Enter the contest now! Contest ends March 26th, so HURRY!

DM WIN AT WMC
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#032607_winthewmc
Depeche Mode have won the "Best Dance Artist Group" award at the 22nd Annual IDMA Awards, sponsored by the Winter Music Conference. Thanks to all who voted!

-- Reminders --

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).

Recoil Returns

2007-03-22T17:02:00.001-07:00

In preparation for the release of the new Recoil album, Recoil would like to offer you opportunity to send questions to Alan regarding Recoil, the new album, what he's been up to for the last five years, etc.

Answers to interesting questions will be posted to the Recoil MySpace Blog as part of an exclusive, pre-release interview.

Questions are only being taken through the Recoil MySpace bulletin; questions submitted via any other method will possibly be ignored, so if you really want an answer straight from Alan himself, you must add Recoil as a friend to your MySpace account.

Dave Gahan to Perform

2007-03-22T17:00:00.001-07:00

Dave Gahan will be performing at the Third Annual MusiCares MAP Fund(SM) Benefit Concert on May 11 to Honor Chris Cornell and Jeff McClusky

Third Annual MusiCares MAP Fund(SM) Benefit Concert on May 11 to Honor Chris Cornell and Jeff McClusky.

Concert Event At The Music Box @ Fonda In Hollywood Supports MusiCares(R) Addiction Recovery Services

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The third annual MusiCares MAP Fund(SM) benefit concert, honoring two-time GRAMMY�-winning singer/songwriter Chris Cornell and legendary independent music promoter Jeff McClusky, will be held on Fri., May 11, 2007, at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. The benefit is sponsored in part by Gibson Foundation.

Cornell will be honored as the recipient of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his devotion to helping other addicts with the recovery process. McClusky will be the recipient of the MusiCares� From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. The evening will feature a buffet dinner and performances by Army of Anyone featuring Richard Patrick from Filter, Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots and Ray Luzier; David Gahan of Depeche Mode with Victor Indrizzo (Beck and Macy Gray), Vincent Jones (Sarah McLachlan) and Martyn LeNoble (Porno for Pyros, Janes Addiction and the Cult); Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart and Gods And Monsters); and Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Noah Hunt and Double Trouble's Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon. Actor, stand-up comedian, musician and singer Tommy Davidson will serve as master of ceremonies. In addition, the evening will feature a special performance by Cornell, who will release the 13th album of his career, Carry On, on June 5. A range of other artists and special guests will be announced at a later date. Out of respect for the clients the MusiCares MAP Fund serves, the event will be alcohol-free.

"Each year, the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert honors individuals in our community who help focus attention on the critical problems of addiction in our industry and who work to help music people in need," said MusiCares and Recording Academy President Neil Portnow. "This heartfelt and uplifting event helps to shed light on the important resources available through the MusiCares MAP Fund, and encourages people to seek our help. We thank Chris and Jeff for being strong champions of our cause."

Tickets are offered at three price levels: floor placement in a private living room grouping of 10 for $10,000; floor seating for $1,000 each; and balcony seating for $100 each.

About the Honorees:

Chris Cornell

Ranked 12th in MTV's "22 Greatest Voices in Music" survey, Chris Cornell has been called "the single most dynamic rock and roll force produced by the grunge revolution of the early 1990s." As the frontman for Soundgarden, he marshaled five studio albums including the groundbreaking Superunknown, which sold more than 3 million copies and earned two GRAMMY Awards. His songwriting continued to develop with the mid-Soundgarden side project, the critically acclaimed, eponymously titled release Temple Of The Dog, a collective of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden members who formed in tribute to late Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood. More recently his tenure as the frontman for the rock super-group Audioslave continued his multi-platinum success and produced the hit singles "Like A Stone" and "Cochise" in the millennium.

Cornell will lay fresh ground for himself with his upcoming solo album Carry On (Suretone/Interscope). This album promises to extend his status as a musical risk-taker. As a solo artist he previously explored his creative range on Euphoria Morning, whose single "Can't Change Me" earned a 1999 GRAMMY nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Carry On -- produced and mixed by GRAMMY-winning British producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, and the Dave Matthews Band) -- showcases Cornell's distinct voice, which Blender magazine dubbed, "one of alt-rock's most elastic instruments." The album will include the Top 10 European hit "You Know My Name," the main title song for the recent James Bond theatrical release, Casino Royale. Cornell wrote and recorded the track with longtime James Bond composer David Arnold for the film. In addition to his work in the music world, Cornell served as the face of the 2006 John Varvatos ad campaign and became a restaurateur with the opening of Black Calavados (BC) in Paris, where he resides part time.

Jeff McClusky

Jeff McClusky's passion for music began while growing up in the Yonkers-Bronxville area of New York, listening to legendary Top 40 WABC/New York at night with a transistor radio on the pillow. By the time he finished grade school, McClusky was singing and playing rhythm guitar in the Hangmen and later, the Grateful Dead-influenced Tidal Wave. He eventually became music director for his Stonehill College radio station, sang a bit in the local coffeehouses and interned at pioneering FM radio station WBCN/Boston. Relying on his relationships with artists and managers such as John Barbis, Judas Priest, Craig Lambert, Eddie Money and Santana, McClusky began his business in his basement apartment in the early 1980s.

From 1984 to 2001, he enjoyed a developing faith, sobriety, a wonderful marriage, and the birth of two daughters, Lauren and Rachel. Professionally during this time, he experienced the growth of his business beyond his expectations with 50 employees in four offices including a deep radio promotion entity, as well as a consulting company which reaches into all corners of music and entertainment. In addition to his support of MusiCares, McClusky works on behalf of education and intern programs and the Special Olympics. "The last six years have been extremely challenging for the business and a humbling reminder that there are no guarantees, and that we must meet our challenges head on," said McClusky. "I start with the knowledge that life has never been better. I have been blessed with a marriage of 23 years, a belief that God continues to have a plan for me, 23 years of sobriety, two teenage daughters, a family relationship that is no less than wonderful, and a business that is challenging and yet, a very exciting place to be -- with all that being considered, I am extremely blessed."

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy�, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

As a result of acquiring MAP in September 2004, MusiCares developed the MusiCares MAP Fund as a pool of resources set aside specifically to address addiction recovery and sober living needs. Named for the Musicians Assistance Program, the MusiCares MAP Fund represents the joint goal of MAP and MusiCares to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.

Gibson Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Gibson Guitar Corp., the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology. The mission of Gibson Foundation is to make the world a better place for children by creating, developing and supporting programs and other non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance education, music and the arts, the environment and health and welfare causes. For more information, please visit www.gibsonfoundation.org.

"MusiCares for Music People."

Contact:

Media Contacts:
The MusiCares Foundation
Christina Cassidy, 310-392-3777
christina.cassidy@grammy.com
or
Gibson/Baldwin
Caroline Galloway, 440-338-3469
caroline.galloway@gibson.com
or
Event Contact:
MusiCares MAP Fund
Wynnie Wynn, 310-392-3777
wynniew@grammy.com

Vince Clarke re-writes old unreleased Depeche Mode song

2007-03-06T15:16:00.001-08:00

[Source: Side-Line, March 5th, 2007]

Erasure's Vince Clarke has re-written the song called "Let's Get Together" for the Boston MA based preteen pop girl group Girl Authority. The track will be featured on their forthcoming album "Road Trip" (out on 13th March) on Rounder Records. The tune is actually one of the first Vince Clarke ever recorded, pre-dating even Depeche Mode days, though there is a 1981 video recording where Depeche Mode are rehearsing the track (click here for the video).

Some of the original lyrics of the track have been amended so that they are more appropriate for the target young female audience. Also, as an homage to that period, Vince Clarke has re-played his signature keyboard riff from the Depeche Mode track "Just Can't Get Enough" as part of the chorus. The album version of "Let's Get Together" was produced by Grammy-Award winning producer Scott Billington.

Depeche Mode's "Violation" tour to be released on CD/DVD

2007-02-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

[Source: Side-Line, February 5th, 2007]

That is at least what a few sources told us lately and since several of those correspondents provided us with correct info over the past years (including the DM back catalogue story, months before it was confirmed by the label), we decided to run the story today.

In a nutshell, Mute/EMI would be considering to release a Depeche Mode packet holding at least a live recording of the famous "Violation" tour. We say 'at least a live recording' because there would be problems releasing a DVD of the tour due to the insufficient quality of the available footage. However this problem might be overcome by 'remixing' the complete video footage so that the final result would be worthwhile after all.

At this point it is all very premature and everything would depend on whether Dave Gahan and Martin Lee Gore plan to release yet another solo record or not. More details as we get them in. For now, let it be a wet dream, but apparently one that could well happen. Right now there is still enough 'new' Depeche Mode material being released to spend some hard earned green ones on. Out by March 26 for instance will be the remastered editions of the cult albums "Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again". Just like the previous albums they come in a CD/DVD version featuring a documentary and 5.1 surround mixes.

Update

2007-01-31T07:39:00.000-08:00

"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" remasters coming March 26th. "Ultra and "Exciter" to follow shortly after. US dates will be available soon.

The entire Remastered catalog - on Vinyl! March 5th (batch one) and April 2nd (batch two) - Europe only.

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - special edition three LP vinyl set! February 12th - Europe only

"The Complete Depeche Mode" on iTunes (digital box set - 644 tracks!) - Out NOW

"Martyr" (single) - Out NOW (USA/Canada - digital only) - Out NOW (UK/Europe)

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out NOW! CD, CD + DVD, and Digital Deluxe Editions!

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward", "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", "Speak And Spell", "Music For The Masses" and "Violator" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel! Hurry - they are selling out quick!

-- THE NEWS --

Happy 2007 everyone. Hope the holidays went well for you all. We will get to the release news in a moment, but first...

BAND PROGRESS REPORT
http://www.depechemode.com/
The band are currently on a break, after the conclusion of their successful "Touring The Angel" world tour. In the coming months, watch for news on what new projects the boys have in the works. In the meantime, be sure to check out The Archives area of the site, which will now be updated weekly with new content (audio, video, images and more). In fact, the first update was this last Friday...

ROCK AM RING 2006
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/live_concert_footage/20060604_rockamring.html
In the first Archives update (of many) of 2007, you can find three tracks from the Rock Am Ring date of the "Touring The Angel" tour. Judas, Stripped and Photographic - all full length video streams!

There was a decision to be made. 90 second excerpts from multiple shows, or a few select songs from each show, in full length. We think you will agree that a full streaming song or two is better than multiple excerpts. More coming, so stay tuned throughout the year! We're back to Friday Archives updates! End your work week with a new DM Archives update!

Now, for the release news...

NEXT BATCH OF REMASTERS
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
"Black Celebration" and "Construction Time Again" are the next titles in the batch of remasters. They will be released on March 26th (in Europe, with a North American release date to follow shortly). "Ultra" and "Exciter" will be released shortly after that. Watch for more details...

REMASTERS...ON VINYL!
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
The ten studio album remasters will be released on special vinyl editions, in two waves. The first batch will be on March 5th, and the second batch will be on April 2nd. Click on the covers of the Remasters site for full details on each release. Please note that these are European only releases. Fans outside of Europe will have to get these releases via import. We suggest going through MuteBank. They have a number of tasty package deals going on right now.

BEST OF...VINYL
http://bestof.depechemode.com/unitedkingdom.html
On February 12th, the "Best Of" album will be being issued on a special three disc LP set! If any of you picked up the recent limited gatefold 12" of Martyr, and were impressed with the deluxe packaging, just wait until you see this! Again, this will be a "Europe only" release, but fans not currently living in Europe can get this release (and many others) via mail order through MuteBank. You will find the link to MuteBank in our "Store" area of the web site. We recommend you check them out.

CONTEST TO END ALL CONTESTS - THE RESULT
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/contest.html
A big congratulations to Doug Smith. His entry was picked, and he won all 43 LiveHereNow CD's (techncially 42 - we lost one, but still, not too shabby). Watch the site for more contests coming up. Along with the weekly Archives updates, there will be a number of contests this year. From older promotional releases, to special items (like one-off t-shirt designs), there will be a lot of goodies available this year.

THE DM STORE
http://www.depechemode.com/store/
If you haven't noticed, the DM Store has been cleaned up! Many of you had complaints regarding the navigation in the store. This has now been fixed in the US Store (with the UK store to follow shortly). Also, this year, a number of new items will be hitting the shop. We will make announcements when the new content is ready to go...

Reminders...

THE COMPLETE DEPECHE MODE
http://thecomplete.depechemode.com/
644 tracks. $169 (US). Every album. Every single. Exclusive acoustic tracks, exclusive live rehearsals, and loads of promo-only and digital-only tracks. iTunes have given Depeche Mode the ultimate box set treatment (previously only given to U2 and Stevie Wonder - not too shabby).

Remember, you don't need to have an iPod to buy this box set, just the iTunes program (free for Mac and PC users at apple.com).

MARTYR ON VINYL...AND PRECIOUS PICTURE DISC
http://bestof.depechemode.com/ (click on the "l12 bong 39" Martyr single link at the top of the UK or Germany pages)
The "Martyr" vinyl has been released, and it includes some remixes of classic DM tracks. The limited 12" singles comes in a very clean gatefold sleeve, and is not to be missed. Also out is the "Martyr" 7" picture disc, and a 7" picture disc for the first single from Playing The Angel, "Precious"!

http://www.recordstore.co.uk/mutebank/productdetail.jsp?productPK=unittest-aFPPychnNsarQDC0qN3IEb-1

The Precious 7" picture disc was not originally released when the single first came out last year. A large number of die hard fans gathered together, and through fan site depmod.com, started a petition for the single's release. Ladies and gentlemen, here is your picture disc!

Upcoming Releases

2007-01-29T12:12:00.000-08:00

There are some exciting new releases coming up from Depeche Mode over the next few months to look forward to. New remastered vinyl as well as info on the next batch of remastered albums.

These are accurate at the time of posting this article. Releases come out in Germany on Fridays, and usually the following Monday in the rest of Europe. These dates only pertain to the European releases; we currently have no solid details for the US as of now.

German release dates (with pan European dates in parenthesis):

Feb 9th (Int'l date: Feb 12th)
The Best Of - Vol. 1 (Deluxe Vinyl)

Mar 2nd (Int'l date: Mar 5th)
Some Great Reward (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Songs Of Faith & Devotion (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Speak & Spell (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Violator (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Music For The Masses (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)

Mar 16th (Int'l date: Mar 19th)
Exciter (Remastered - CD, SACD/DVD)
Black Celebration (Remastered - CD, SACD/DVD)
Construction Time Again (Remastered - CD, SACD/DVD)
Ultra (Remastered - CD, SACD/DVD)
The Best Of Videos - Vol. 1 (DVD)

Mar 30th (Int'l date: Apr 2nd)
Ultra (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Black Celebration (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Construction Time Again (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
A Broken Frame (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)
Exciter (Remastered - Deluxe Vinyl)

Alleged details for the four upcoming remastered deluxe SACD/DVD sets:

BLACK CELEBRATION

* Disc One: SACD of the entire album
* Disc Two: DVD Entire Album in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM Stereo
* Bonus Tracks in PCM Stereo
1. Live In Birmingham, 1986 Black Celebration
2. Question Of Time
3. Stripped
* Additional Bonus Tracks
1. Shake The Disease
2. Flexible
3. It's Called A Heart
4. Fly On The Windscreen
5. But Not Tonight
6. Breathing In Fumes
7. Black Day
8. Christmas Island
* A Short Film - Depeche Mode 1985-86: The Songs Aren't Good Enough, There Aren't Any Singles

CONSTRUCTION TIME AGAIN

* Disc One: SACD of the entire album
* Disc Two: DVD Entire Album in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM Stereo
* Bonus Tracks in PCM Stereo
1. Get The Balance Right
2. Great Outdoors
3. Work Hard
4. Fools
5. Get The Balance Right (Combination Mix)
6. Everything Counts (In Larger Amounts)
7. Love In Itself 4
* A Short Film - Depeche Mode 1983: Teenagers Growing Up, Bad Government and All That Stuff

EXCITER

* Disc One: SACD of the entire album
* Disc Two: DVD Entire Album in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM Stereo
* Bonus Tracks in PCM Stereo
1. Live In Paris, 2001 Dead Of Night
2. Sweetest Condition
3. Dream On
4. When The Body Speaks
5. Breathe
6. Freelove
* Additional Bonus Tracks
1. Easy Tiger (Full Version)
2. Dirt
3. Zensation
4. When The Body Speaks (Acoustic)
* Short Film - Depeche Mode 1999-2002

ULTRA

* Disc One: SACD of the entire album
* Disc Two: DVD Entire Album in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and PCM Stereo
* Bonus Tracks in PCM Stereo
Live In London, 1997
1. Barrel Of A Gun
2. It's No Good
3. Useless
* Additional Bonus Tracks
1. Painkiller
2. Slowblow
3. Only When I Lose Myself
4. Surrender
5. Headstar
* Short Film

+ OneTwo re-release Depeche Mode co-penned song

2007-01-29T12:10:00.000-08:00

[Source: Side-Line, December 23rd, 2006]

Out on February 19th will be the OneTwo single "Cloud Nine". The title track "Cloud Nine" was co-written by Depeche Mode songwriter Martin Gore and also features his guitar work.

For OneTwo, a collaboration between OMD's Paul Humphreys and Claudia Brücken from the German cultact Propaganda, it is the second time the track is being released. Originally recorded for a Propaganda album it found its way onto OneTwo's self released "Item" debut EP (June 2004) when Propaganda split up. The "Cloud Nine" single will also feature an exclusive remix by Blank & Jones of the track, another exclusive remix of the album track "Home" by Manhattan Clique (known from their work with Erasure's Andy Bell) plus a [S.I.T.D.] remix of the only German sung track on OneTwo’s debut: "Kein Anschluss". The single precedes the "Instead" album out on February 26th on There, the band's own label.

Gore News

2007-01-18T08:43:00.000-08:00

Mojo magazine reports. Directed by Dutch photographer and long time DM collaborator Anton Corbijn, the new film Control is part-financed by Depeche Mode's Martin Gore.

Updates

2006-12-07T19:15:00.000-08:00

+ Mute has released the vinyl formats of Depeche Mode's current single, Martyr.

+ Q Magazine has compiled the 20 best songs of the past 20 years as part of its 20th anniversary and Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” has come in at the number 15 spot on the list.

+ The next four releases in the remastered series will be "Ultra", "Exciter", "Construction Time Again" and "Black Celebration". It will hit stores in Germany on February 23rd.

Grammy Nomination

2006-12-07T19:13:00.000-08:00

+ Depeche Mode Grammy Nomination
[Source: Grammy.com, December 7th, 2006]

Suffer WellNominations for the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy, reflecting a year in which multiple genres were represented in top categories, new up-and-comers were nominated alongside established artists and a diverse array of producers and other creative professionals garnered multiple nominations. The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Feb. 11, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Best Dance Recording
(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

Suffer Well
Depeche Mode
Ben Hillier, producer; Steve Fitzmaurice & Ben Hillier, mixers
Track from: Playing The Angel
[Sire/Reprise/Mute]

Ooh La La
Goldfrapp
Goldfrapp, producers; Mark "Spike" Stent, mixer
Track from: Supernature
[Mute]

Get Together
Madonna
Madonna & Stuart Price, producers; Mark "Spike" Stent, mixer
Track from: Confessions On A Dance Floor
[Warner Bros.]

I'm With Stupid
Pet Shop Boys
Trevor Horn, producer; Robert Orton, mixer
Track from: Fundamental
[Rhino Entertainment]

Sexy Back
Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
Danja, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass, mixer
[Jive Records/Zomba Label Group]

Official DM Update

2006-10-24T19:58:00.000-07:00

-- BUY STUFF --

"The Best Of, Volume 1" - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out November 13th (UK) / November 14th (US)

"Martyr" (single) - Out NOW (USA/Canada iTunes) - Out soon (UK), pending (USA)

"Touring The Angel: Live In Milan" DVD - Out NOW!

"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward" and "Songs Of Faith And Devotion" - Remasters! - Out NOW!

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel!

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BEST OF MICRO-SITE
http://bestof.depechemode.com/
The micro-site has been revamped a bit. We will have separate pages for each major country that the album will be released in (the first three are up now). In the coming days, there will be additional countries added. Each page will feature direct purchase links unique to each country, and the pages will be in that country's native language. Buddy icons, banners and wallpaper will be the same on each page, but duplicated for browsing ease.

Keep watching for more, including...

MARTYR!
http://bestof.depechemode.com/unitedstates.html
http://bestof.depechemode.com/canada.html
If you are a Canadian or U.S. fan, you get to buy the digital (iTunes) version of the single (Original and Edit versions) now! THe single has been released early to iTunes. Go pick it up - now!

Due to some last minute changes, the track listings for the upcoming vinyl, CD and digital formats are still pending. Watch for them to be added within the next few days.

The "Best Of" micro-site will be your home for Martyr news! Stay tuned!

THE REMASTERS
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward" and "Songs Of Faith And Devotion". Have you picked them up yet? If not, go grab them now!

MESSAGE BOARD
http://forums.depechemode.com/forum
Many of you noticed that the board (for lack of a better term) died late Thursday night. There was an issue with our web host, but as of now (2:43 pm PST, Saturday), everything is almost back to normal. We will re-enable the custom icons shortly. Also, if you had an avatar, you will have to add it again. We are sorry for the downtime.

Recoil

2006-10-24T19:57:00.000-07:00

Recoil Album.

Toast Hawaii

2006-10-04T13:49:00.000-07:00

[Source: Side-Line, October 2nd, 2006]

ClientToast Hawaii, the record label of Depeche Mode member Andrew Fletcher, has lost its only band, Client. The news was already known for a while in smaller circles but has now been confirmed by Kate Holmes to Side-Line: "It was a mutual decision as Andy was touring with DM for most of
2005-6 and we didn’t want to stop Client and wait. We also became disillusioned with the way Mute got swallowed up by EMI. We still see Andy though as he lives round the corner from us. Maybe he will come on tour with us next."

The band has just finished their new album - provisionally called "Heartland" and mainly produced by Youth. The band is now looking for a release somewhere in 2007. At the moment the band has 4 licensing deals which are about to be signed for Europe, Central and North America. Client expects to be making an announcement on their website pretty soon. So what can you expect from "Heartland", the 3rd Client album? Kate: "It is our best material yet and Youth has injected a New Order/NIN edge to the tracks. We also bring back the guitar for this album!"

Brown Owl doc, etc.

2006-10-04T13:48:00.000-07:00

Home reports, that the Brown Owl documentary is now excluded from the best of release. Also the Martyr video, directed by Andreas Nilsson, has been rejected and replaced by a "video montage."

Official DM Update

2006-09-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

MARTYR!
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#092906_martyr_more
MP3 sample. Lyrics. Full format listings (as of right now - more to be added). Oh, and did we mention? You get to remix the song! Go to the site for all the details.

THE REMASTERS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#092906_remasters
"A Broken Frame", "Some Great Reward" and "Songs Of Faith And Devotion" are the next three CD's in the Depeche Mode Remastered series, and they come out NEXT WEEK! Check them out, and check out the special MuteBank contest. You can win exclusive original art proofs from the original releases! Check the site!

THE BEST OF
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#092906_remasters
Sure, we all know "The Best Of, Volume 1" CD, limited CD/DVD, and DVD compilations come out in November (13 in UK, 14 in US). What you did not know is that Mute has been at work, commissioning remixers to remix the Best Of! A handful of the new remixes are listed on the site. Watch for sound samples, and more tracks, to be announced soon!

LIVE IN MILAN: THE THEATER SCREENINGS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#082906_screenings
We hope you all enjoyed the US theater screenings. Some of you at the Burbank screening even won free copies of the DVD (I was picking a few winners at the end of the screening). For those of you who did not get a chance to see the screening, remember the DVD is OUT NOW! Check out the micro-site for Amazon.com (and .co.uk) links!

REMASTERS CONTEST
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/contest.html
http://www.myspace.com/depechemode
We have a contest up for the next three titles in the Remastered series of CD's (A Broken Frame, Some Great Reward, and SOFAD). On our main site, we are giving two fans a chance to win the US advance promo (CD-R/DVD-R) sets of the remastered discs! Also, on our little MySpace page (not "little" by friend count, but "little" for actual content), we are running an identical contest. So, in total, you have FOUR chances to win the special US advance pressings of A Broken Frame, Some Great Reward, and SOFAD. Good luck!

note: The US disc will be NTSC formatted, because - well - they are US pressings.

Official DM Update

2006-09-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

LIVE IN MILAN: THE THEATER SCREENINGS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#082906_screenings
A reminder that on Monday, there will be special "Live In Milan" theater screenings the day before the US release of the DVD! Visit the web site for all the details, including...

LIVE IN MILAN SCREENING: CONTEST!
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/contest.html
There is a very quick contest online now (and we mean quick - it ends this Thursday night!). Warners, and Big Screen Concerts are giving away two tickets to EVERY theater screening the Live In Milan DVD! Rush online, and enter! Be sure to be near your email Thursday night, in case you win. We'll need your address very quickly. Also...

REMASTERS CONTEST
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/contest.html
http://www.myspace.com/depechemode
We have a contest up for the next three titles in the Remastered series of CD's (A Broken Frame, Some Great Reward, and SOFAD). On our main site, we are giving two fans a chance to win the US advance promo (CD-R/DVD-R) sets of the remastered discs! Also, on our little MySpace page (not "little" by friend count, but "little" for actual content), we are running an identical contest. So, in total, you have FOUR chances to win the special US advance pressings of A Broken Frame, Some Great Reward, and SOFAD. Good luck!

note: The US disc will be NTSC formatted, because - well - they are US pressings.

MARTYR COVER
http://www.depechemode.com/
On our front page, you will now find the front cover for Martyr. As the single will be hitting radio very shortly, we hope to have sound samples on the site soon. Keep watching (or, alternatively, listen to your radio starting next week). We also have a news item up...check it out.

THE BEST OF, VOLUME 1 - MICRO-SITE UPDATES
http://bestof.depechemode.com/
Online now are the details for the DVD companion release for "The Best Of". It might seem confusing, but it is rather simple. There will be a CD, a limited edition CD with the Brown Owl Films documentary, and a separate "The Best Of" music video DVD. That's the UK version. In the US, the documentary will not be released, and the US limited CD will feature the music video DVD. You still have the option of purchasing it separately as well. Phew...

REMASTERS - MICRO-SITE UPDATES
http://remasters.depechemode.com/
New wallpaper! New wallpaper! New wallpaper! 'nuff said.

LIVE IN MILAN DVD: MICRO-SITE UPDATES
http://liveinmilan.depechemode.com/
Added this week are the rest of the stunning wallpaper images, taken by Anton Corbijn. Remember, this comes out NEXT WEEK! Don't forget to pick it up!

THE MAKING OF SUFFER WELL
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/exclusives/sufferwellbroll.html
The final two segments of the Suffer Well b-roll are now online. That's almost 30 minutes of "behind-the-scenes" footage, so clear some hard drive space!

CONVENTIONS
http://www.depechemode.com/forthemasses/conventions.html
It's been a while, but we have a few new convention listings up on the site. Check them out. Remember, if you are throwing a DM party of convention, let us know (but please give us enough warning).

DM Best Live Return Nominee

2006-09-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

Depeche Mode, Take That, and Pink Floyd have been nominated for best live return.

Music legends The Who are to be awarded a lifetime achievement award for their live shows. The band will be given the gong at the inaugural Vodafone Live Music Awards next month. Original The Who band member Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend will collect The Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement in Live Music award on October 11. The Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement in Live Music award has been created to honour the contribution the late Queen singer made to live music.

Nominees for the other titles include Coldplay, the Kaiser Chiefs, Muse and Razorlight for best live act. Foo Fighters, the Scissor Sisters, The Killers and U2 are up for International Live Act.

The awards are being held at the Roundhouse in central London on October 11.

:: Reminder ::

2006-09-21T08:29:00.000-07:00

Depeche Mode
Touring the Angel - Live in Milan

On The Big Screen - Only One Night
Win the DVD!

Experience Depeche Mode recorded Live In Milan - On The Big Screen! Shop at the Depeche Mode online store and you could win the DVD! See details below.

For only one night, Monday, September 25th, relive one of the most critically acclaimed tours of the last year - Depeche Mode Touring the Angel. Presented in High Definition and Surround Sound, this exclusive Big Screen Concert will include a brand new "behind the scenes" tour documentary not seen anywhere else! Go backstage with exclusive tour footage available to be seen only at this event. The movie is being shown at 78 locations in the U.S.

Shop at the Depeche Mode online store on Thursday and Friday, September 21st and 22nd, and you will be eligible to win a FREE copy of the "Touring the Angel - Live in Milan" DVD. Check out the new Navy stripped t-shirt or the Touring the Angel apparel. Five lucky winners will receive the DVD!

For more information and to find the location nearest you,
check out www.BigScreenConcerts.com

DM European MTV Music Awards

2006-09-19T06:37:00.000-07:00

Vote for DM

DM Reminder from Brat [Official Webmaster of Depechemode.com]

2006-08-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

The Best Of, Volume 1 - New "Best Of" collection, with new song "Martyr" - Out November 13th (UK) / November-ish :) (US)

Touring The Angel: Live In Milan DVD - Out September 25th (UK) / September 26th (US)

Live Here Now - (almost) 50 live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel!

John The Revelator / Lilian - Out now (UK) / Out now (digital download only - US)

Speak And Spell / Music For The Masses / Violator (the remasters) - out now! More coming shortly...

One Night In Paris / Devotional / 101 / Playing The Angel - UMD releases

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LIVE IN MILAN: THE THEATER SCREENINGS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#082906_screenings
There will be special "Live In Milan" theater screenings the day before the US release of the DVD! Visit the web site for all the details!

THE BEST OF, VOLUME 1 - MICRO-SITE UPDATES
http://bestof.depechemode.com/
Now up on the site are a large number of buddy icons, avatars, and a special wallpaper image. Also available are banners for you to use on your personal site, message boards, and MySpace.

LIVE IN MILAN DVD: MICRO-SITE UPDATES
http://liveinmilan.depechemode.com/
Added this week are four stunning wallpaper images, taken by Anton Corbijn. More to come!

THE MAKING OF SUFFER WELL
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/exclusives/sufferwellbroll.html
After months of teasing, the "Making Of Suffer Well" video footage is now online! Check out the third and fourth (of six) segments now. The final two segments will be added next week. There's almost 30 minutes of "behind-the-scenes" footage, so clear some hard drive space!

Reminder...

MYSPACE
http://www.myspace.com/depechemode
Be our friend...because ever since the tour ended, Mister Feathers has been rather lonely. :)

A small request...
We have a large number of video clips available on the site (most are in The Archives). In the eight years we have had the site running, we have yet to delete one video clip. As such, we don't need our videos "mirrored" on sites such as YouTube, Google Video, et cetera. To the small minority of you who are uploading our site content to these services, please stop. Thank you.

Mode On!

2006-08-27T11:14:00.000-07:00

Some fantastic updates are located here, including a great "Blue Dress" video clip from Las Vegas.

BRAT Update

2006-08-21T05:24:00.000-07:00

THE BEST OF, VOLUME 1!!!
http://bestof.depechemode.com/
From the press release:

Hugely influential and hailed by Q magazine as "the most popular electronic band the world has ever known", Depeche Mode follow 25 incredibly successful years of sublime, superlative electronica with their first ever Best Of collection released on Mute on November 13th.

Brimming with 17 hit singles that span their incredible and varied career, this eagerly anticipated album also contains the brand new track 'Martyr' which pulses with their relentlessly energetic sound and it sits immaculately amongst their luminous history. Martyr will be released as a single early November.

Check out the micro-site...NOW!

LIVE IN MILAN DVD: NOW IN MICRO-SITE FORM
http://liveinmilan.depechemode.com/
We have made a micro-site for the upcoming DVD release. Watch in the next week for new content, including new teaser video clips, wallpaper, and buddy icons/avatars!

THE MAKING OF SUFFER WELL
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/exclusives/sufferwellbroll.html
After months of teasing, the "Making Of Suffer Well" video footage is now online! Check out the first two segments now, with the other four to be added soon. There's almost 30 minutes of "behind-the-scenes" footage, so clear some hard drive space!

MYSPACE
http://www.myspace.com/depechemode
With all of the tour things, and the upcoming releases, I just noticed that I never mentioned that the band has an official MySpace area. Truth said, that's probably because I have to spend too much time moderating over it, but regardless... :)

Check out our MySpace area. While it does not offer anything truly exclusive in the way of content (the official site covers that area nicely), you *DO* have the opportunity to connect with a very large number of fellow fans (current count is well over 100,000!).

Be our friend...because ever since the tour ended, Mister Feathers has been rather lonely. :)

2006-08-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

You can read more about the canceled show here.

Depeche Mode cancel Tel Aviv gig

2006-08-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

Article located here

Depeche Mode cancel Tel Aviv gig(From our correspondent Gordon S. in Israel.) What was written in the stars for weeks but denied by the band and management has now also become reality. After launching multiple messages in the international and israeli press that the band would for sure come to Tel Aviv for a concert for which already 40.000 tickets were sold, the band has now finally backed out of the event. According to the band it would be the technical staff refusing to fly over. The least one can say is that there are some serious questions marks to be put next to this very late decision. Why did the management and band continue to say the band would perform? Why would the technical staff react so late when they were supposedly informed about the concert taking place anyhow? Obviously the first reactions from Israeli fans is not really positive, here are some we gathered in the past few hours: (Doron K. from Tel Aviv) "Why have they been lying to us for such a long time? Do they think we are retarded?", (Sharon T. from Bat Yam) "The band has made a very easy choice, they can sit nicely in a plane, do a concert here and then fly back. We get tons of dynamite flown over to us from Hezbollah and still we continue our lives. Who is taking the biggest risk here?", (Eben Y. from Petah Tiqwa) "All I can say is that this is disgusting. An insult to us. They earn tons of money on our backs and still can't find the effort to support us, they better play in Iran then...". Other reactions were less extreme but the message remains the same: why was this decision stretched over such a long period?

BREAKING NEWS: TEL AVIV CANCELLED!

2006-08-01T05:28:00.000-07:00

Depeche Mode regretfully announce the cancellation of their scheduled concert on August 3rd, 2006, at Hayarkon Park, following the latest developments.

Unfortunately, at present there is no way to reschedule the concert, as this is the end of the Depeche Mode world tour.

The band apologize to the fans, and thank them for their understanding.

Happy Birthday

2006-07-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTIN!
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#072306_mlg
Today is Martin's birthday! Hit the site to email Martin a birthday wish. The link will stay live until Thursdsay night (Los Angeles time).

reminders:

PLAYING THE MP3, TREKSTOR STYLE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#071506_mp3
The first Depeche Mode branded MP3 Player is now available from European company TrekStor. The new i.Beat vision Depeche Mode MP3 player even comes to you pre-loaded with the video for "Suffer Well".

The player is available in black, with a white "Mr. Feathers" overprint, and a storage capacity of 256MB, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB. It comes with high quality Sennheiser headphones, Depeche Mode branded neckstrap, a USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, and other items.

Further details on the player, including a link to buy one, are on the site. Even better, until August 1st, we are giving you a chance to WIN ONE! Hit the site to enter to win the 1 GB version! Hurry!

THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#042506_edwards
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Monthly Update

2006-07-20T06:08:00.000-07:00

LISBON CANCELLATION
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#071806_lisbon
The Depeche Mode concert scheduled for Lisbon's Alvalade Stadium on July 28 is cancelled, due to the serious financial difficulties of the promoter Jose Araujo's company Brand New Day.

Unfortunately this promoter failure makes it impossible for Depeche Mode to perform this Lisbon concert.

The Band apologize to disappointed fans.

Ticket holders are advised to seek advice on refunds from the point of purchase.

TOURING THE ANGEL: LIVE IN MILAN DVD!
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#062806_ttadvd
Depeche Mode's 'Touring The Angel' was one of the most successful, highly grossing and critically acclaimed tours of the last year. Hailed as the greatest live performances of their career, it can be re-lived from September 25th when it's released as a special edition 3-disc set, featuring the full-length live show and a host of exclusive extras on two DVDs and a live audio CD.

On the site now, you can check out the track listing, the front cover, and now we have video! Check out three excerpts from the DVD, as well as a five minute DVD trailer!

We hope to have US release info soon for you all, so stay tuned!

PLAYING THE MP3, TREKSTOR STYLE
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#071506_mp3
The first Depeche Mode branded MP3 Player is now available from European company TrekStor. The new i.Beat vision Depeche Mode MP3 player even comes to you pre-loaded with the video for "Suffer Well".

The player is available in black, with a white "Mr. Feathers" overprint, and a storage capacity of 256MB, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB. It comes with high quality Sennheiser headphones, Depeche Mode branded neckstrap, a USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, and other items.

Further details on the player, including a link to buy one, are on the site. Even better, until August 1st, we are giving you a chance to WIN ONE! Hit the site to enter to win the 1 GB version! Hurry!

reminder:

THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html#042506_edwards
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hit the site for links to the latest auctions!

For now

2006-07-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

I will not be posting any updates for a bit. Things are slowly down in the DM world, but never fret! I will return soon!

For those of you who subscribe through Livejournal, be sure to keep me added :)

xo
A

September 25, 2006

2006-07-03T08:22:00.000-07:00

August 4, 2006

2006-07-03T08:21:00.000-07:00

Young Dave

2006-07-03T08:17:00.000-07:00

Car Comercial

2006-07-03T08:15:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure who sings it, but there is a cover of Just Can't Get Enough on this car commercial.

To watch the commerical, click on this link. Under FASHION, choose the second option, "CM Gallery".

Here

Almost Acoustic Christmas...

2006-07-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

Precious - Acoustic

Reminder

2006-07-03T08:13:00.000-07:00

Sirius radio will be playing all Depeche Mode through tomorrow night!!

September 25, 2006

2006-06-29T07:16:00.000-07:00

"The most popular electronic band the world has ever known" - Q
"One of the greatest British pop groups of all time" - Sunday Telegraph

Depeche Mode's 'Touring The Angel' was one of the most successful, highly grossing and critically acclaimed tours of the last year. Hailed as the greatest live performances of their career, it can be re-lived from September 25th when it's released as a special edition 3-disc set, featuring the full-length live show and a host of exclusive extras on two DVDs and a live audio CD.

Directed by Blue Leach, who has previously worked with R.E.M, it was recorded at Milan's Fila Forum on February 18th and 19th 2006 and sees the band at their live best with a pulsing sound, electric stage presence and ecstatic audience.

"Touring the Angel was probably the most enjoyable, rewarding live show we've ever done", says Dave Gahan. "The new material was just waiting to be played live. It took on a life of its own. With the energy of the crowds, it just came to life"

"It had been four years since the last tour, so we were ready to take the album on the road" adds Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher. "For us, everything came together - it was one of our definitive live moments, especially as we got to perform older, equally special tracks."

The first DVD features over 20 stunning live songs, including the recent hit singles 'Precious', 'A Pain That I'm Used To', 'Suffer Well' and 'John The Revelator' plus the definitive 'Just Can't Get Enough', 'I Feel You', 'Enjoy The Silence' and many more.

DVD2 features a range of exclusive extras, including: two bonus live songs - 1986's smash-hit 'A Question of Lust' and 'Playing The Angel's 'Damaged People' - plus a 20-minute documentary featuring Anton Corbijn, who directed the video for 'Suffer Well' and created the tour's six stage screens, which also appear here.

"We worked with Anton Corbijn on the stage designs, which gave a continuity from the videos" adds Dave Gahan. "It was definitely felt like one of our strongest tours - both musically and visually"

Additionally, the DVD boasts the official tour announcement from Germany, summer 2005, and the previously unreleased 'Playing The Angel' electronic press kit. Meanwhile, the audio CD features over thirty minutes of stunning live tracks from the concert.

The European leg of the world tour followed 24 American dates and featured four UK shows - including two at London's Wembley Arena. It sold-out 69 arena dates throughout 30 countries, with 800,000 tickets sold in Europe alone, and was their first since 2001's 'Exciter', where they played to nearly two million people. In total, Depeche Mode played to 2.5 million people across 31 countries this year.

International sales of 'Playing The Angel' have surpassed two million, seeing them reach Number 1 in eighteen countries, plus Top Ten in the UK, US and Canada. The album has been certified multiple platinum and gold in 20 countries.

Depeche Mode are: Dave Gahan, Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher and Martin Gore.

THE DVD TRACKLISTING IS:
A Pain That I'm Used To
John The Revelator
A Question of Time
Policy of Truth
Precious
Walking In My Shoes
Suffer Well
Macro
Home
I Want It All
The Sinner In Me
I Feel You
Behind The Wheel
World In My Eyes
Personal Jesus
Enjoy The Silence
Shake The Disease
Just Can't Get Enough
Everything Counts
Never Let Me Down Again
Goodnight Lovers
PLUS
A Question of Lust
Damaged People

THE AUDIO TRACKLISTING IS:
A Pain That I'm Used To
John The Revelator
Precious
Suffer Well
Macro
I Want It All
The Sinner In Me
Damaged People

DM + Football

2006-06-21T05:43:00.000-07:00

In honor of the World Cup...

Live

2006-06-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

I received this in the mail today...Everyone at the DC show -- here it comes :)

This is to let you know that we have just despatched the following items:

1 x Depeche Mode - Live at Nissan Pavilion Washington, DC (Bristow, VA) - CD

If you have ordered CDs from more than one show, please note that your orders will be shipped separately and you will receive an individual shipping confirmation for each CD you have ordered.

Approximate delivery times

UK: 3-4 days
Europe: 4-5 days
North, Central and South America: 5-10 days Rest of the World: 10-14 days

Delays can sometimes occur but if your order has not arrived within
14 days of the despatch date contact us at: help@recordingtheangel.com

DM on Sirius

2006-06-16T07:13:00.000-07:00

Sirius Satellite Radio will be playing DM ALL 4th of July weekend on the First Wave channel! And....apparently Mart, Dave and Fletch will be doing some guest DJing.

Sirius Radio

DM Photos

2006-06-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

Since things are a little slower now in the Depeche Mode department, I did some e-surfing to find some great photo sites. These are in no way affiliated with the official Depeche Mode site, but they offered a lot of great photos...These were my top 4.

New Wave Photos
Princess-DM
Depeche Mode Fatal
Kohdm

Updates...

2006-06-09T06:42:00.000-07:00

+ The Mute records sub division Live Here Now started taking pre-orders for the forthcoming "Touring The Angel" European tour dates.

+ Shunt - The Official Recoil Website bulletin news. Alan is currently in his Thin Line studio working on new Recoil material. The project is progressing well although it is unlikely that a release date will be announced this year.

+ John The Revelator & Lilian single at No.11 in the UK! Click here for the track listings.

Official Update

2006-06-02T05:39:00.000-07:00

FOURTH SINGLE - JOHN THE REVELATOR / LILIAN
Fourth Single
The fourth single will be released next week! Check out the audio samples now up on the site, and the live music video, in our "releases" area. Full listings will also appear in our Archives shortly (we are waiting on some missing items from Mute UK).

THIRD LEG: EUROPE
Europe
The band are about to start the European part of the third leg of "Touring The Angel". While waiting for the next shows, why not check out the shows becoming available this week from LiveHereNow! Mixed, professionally packaged, and ready to be played at a very loud volume. The CD versions are limited to 2,500 copies (for each show), so don't delay!

ROCK AM RING BROADCAST
Broadcast
On Sunday June 4th, the band will be playing the Rock Am Ring festival. You can watch the show live on MTV Central, and WDR German-Television. If you are not in Germany, you can still see the show! Check out rockpalast.de, and stream the show!

GOLDFRAPP
Opening up at select festival stops on the third leg are Goldfrapp (check out their remixes of both "Halo" and "A Pain That I'm Used To").

A few comments from the boys:

"We're excited that Goldfrapp will be supporting us for some of our festival dates this summer," said Dave Gahan. "There's a real connection between their music and ours."

"I'm looking forward to seeing Goldfrapp live," says Martin Gore. "It makes for an exciting bill."

RHINO COMPETITION
Contest
Rhino Records will be releasing the first of the remastered Depeche Mode albums on June 6th. To celebrate this, Rhino Records is having a competition on the Rhino Records web site. Enter to win all three remasters, plus a special promotional poster!

NEW VIDEO CLIPS
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/exclusives/103105_anton_as_fletch.html
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/exclusives/kesslercam.html
http://archives.depechemode.com/video/live_concert_footage/20060426_concord.html
We are starting to go through the wealth of content that is currently building up from "Touring The Angel". Here are three video nuggets. In the first clip (filmed Halloween 2005, at the Jacksonville Florida rehearsals), Anton does his best impression of Fletch. In the second (filmed April 26th, 2006, at the Concord, California rehearsals), the band play a rather goth version of "Photographic". Lastly, we have KesslerCam(tm)! Check out Mr. Kessler's footage of the band recording "John The Revelator", back in April of 2005.

NEW TOUR PHOTOS
Photos
A special thank you to all the fans who continue to send in the pictures they have taken at the shows. While we are getting a bit behind in putting the pictures up, we still want them, so keep them coming. In the meantime, check out the shots from the Coachella show, now online.

SUFFER WELL - BEHIND THE SCENES
Keep watching - it is due soon...

reminder:

THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
Ebay
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hit the site for links to the latest auctions!

Conventions & Meet ups

2006-05-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

As many of you have probably seen, there are many conventions and meet-ups on the west coast. After some discussion, a lot of us would like to do that on the east coast as well...Somewhere central like DC...

Any thoughts on this?

DM in DC Pt 2

2006-05-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

I hope all of those who got to go to the shows on this leg of the tour had an amazing time. I had a wonderful time in DC - so happy to meet some fellow DM fans!
Here's two shots I took - Unfortunately, one of the security guards took my memory stick - even though he gave it back afterwards...So I didn't get to catch many shots.
If anyone has some that they'd like posted on here, feel free to let me know!

DM in DC

2006-05-23T06:38:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I just wanted to say "Thanks!" to everyone who came out on Sunday. I had a fantastic time in DC and the show was amazing. I was disappointed in the lack of "Shake the Disease", but all in all, a wonderful show!

See ya'll next time!

Great outs not exactly their "mode"...

2006-05-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

[Source: Newsday, by Glenn Gamboa, May 11th, 2006]

It's a mix that Gore said works for the band, who have subtitled the latest album "Pain and Suffering in Various Tempos," though "Playing the Angel" is more uptempo, if not upbeat. "I think the things we write about are more palatable to people when the music is uptempo," Gore said, with a laugh.

The band's live show uses a similar mix, as Gahan tackles the brawnier dance numbers such as "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," while Gore handles the delicate ballads such as "Home" and "Goodnight Lovers."

"It's light and shade," Gore said. "They draw each other out."

The same can be said of Gahan and Gore, who both released solo albums in 2003 leading to speculation that Depeche Mode would call it quits. However, Gore said that scenario was "no more likely than any other time."

"We stay together because we realize we create something that's special," he said. "It's greater than the sum of its parts."

DC Show

2006-05-18T12:18:00.000-07:00

Hi all! We're into the home stretch...The DC show is only 3 days away. As I mentioned in the DM livejournal, we are planning a meet-up in DC. Please get in touch if you want to meet up and join forces!

root of she at g mail dot com!

For those attending the DC show...

Famous!

2006-05-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Famous DM Fans

Depeche Mode shorts KC fans at Starlight show?

2006-05-12T05:09:00.000-07:00

[Source: The Kansas City Star, by Timothy Finn, May 11th, 2006]

The 5,500 fans who attended Wednesday night's Depeche Mode concert at Starlight Theatre got much less than they bargained for.

The concert was cut short not long after the band's road manager announced that lead singer Dave Gahan could no longer perform.

"We are unable to continue because we have lost our man in the middle," he said.

Gahan sang the first six songs, the last of which was "Stripped." The band fumbled the beginning to that song, then restarted it. That's when things turned weird. Gahan messed up some of the lyrics and, for the third time in six songs, turned his microphone toward the crowd so fans would sing the chorus. Some fans up front said Gahan seemed distressed. Others thought his voice wasn't in top form.

"When the band messed up, it looked like he was upset," said Diane Plymale of Overland Park.

"I thought he looked agitated during "Stripped," said Mike Winkler. "His voice sounded all right but it wasn't that haunting baritone he's known for."

After "Stripped," the band started "In Your Room," but halted it, too. After some huddling onstage, Martin Gore, the band's chief songwriter, performed "Home." Then someone announced that the band was experiencing "technical difficulties," so Gore sang "It Doesn't Matter Two."

After the manager's announcement, the crowd was asked whether Gore should keep singing. Most people cheered in approval. Gore told them Gahan had suffered a "medical emergency" and sang three more songs. Then the crowd was told the show was officially
over - about 50 minutes after it started.

Live Nation, which promoted the show, referred The Star to the Mitch Schneider Organization, a public relations firm in Sherman Oaks, California. As of noon Thursday band had not issued an official statement about the show or any plans for a makeup concert - if there will be one.

Fans, some of whom drove from St. Louis and Omaha, Nebraska, are hoping for some retribution from a band that doesn't tour often. Tickets for Wednesday's show were $75 plus service charges.

"I'm a huge fan," said Plymale, who had seats 10 rows from the stage. "It's not the money; I want to see them again. INXS rescheduled; why can't they?"

Winkler said he thought Gore could have helped the situation by performing more than six songs.

"There was some consolation having Martin come out," he said. "But I wish he would have done more."

Laryngitis

2006-05-12T05:08:00.000-07:00

DEPECHE MODE FORCED TO CANCEL TONIGHT'S CHICAGO SHOW
AND ENDED LAST NIGHT'S KANSAS CITY SHOW EARLIER THAN EXPECTED DUE TO SINGER DAVE GAHAN'S LARYNGITIS

BAND OFFER SINCERE APOLOGIES TO FANS AND THANK THEM FOR THEIR LONGTIME SUPPORT

DEPECHE MODE has to unfortunately cancel tonight's (Thursday, May 11) performance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago as lead singer DAVE GAHAN has laryngitis. After seeing a doctor in Chicago this morning, he was advised to cancel the show and rest his voice. At this time, a make-up show is not planned due to the band's scheduling but management is looking into it. Tickets for Chicago will be refunded at point of purchase.

Meanwhile, the group had to regrettably end their show last night (May 10) at the Starlight Amphitheatre in Kansas City, MO earlier than expected. Coming off three concerts in Mexico, GAHAN's voice was challenged throughout the concert by the unusually cold temperatures at the venue.

An hour into the concert - after the segment where MARTIN GORE sings a few songs - GAHAN was unable to return as he lost his voice, leaving GORE to continue on lead vocals for another 25 minutes or so.

DEPECHE MODE offer their sincerest apologies to their fans in Kansas City and Chicago and want to thank them for their longtime and dedicated support.

DEPECHE MODE's next scheduled show will take place Saturday, May 13 at Jones Beach Amphitheatre in Wantagh, NY.

2006-05-11T09:21:00.000-07:00

FOURTH SINGLE - JOHN THE REVELATOR / LILIAN
The fourth single has been announced. Preliminary release details are on the site now!

SET LISTS
Wondering which LiveHereNow CD to buy? Silly - buy them all!

Seriously - feel free to check out the set lists of the recent shows by hitting the link above. We have the set lists updated as soon as the princess of the tour sends the data our way (from her pink laptop).

Even if you are not buying one of the live CD's (and why aren't you?), you can still see what special song Martin performed at the shows you did not attend. :)

reminder:

THE EDWARDS FOUNDATION - DM eBay AUCTIONS
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Starting today, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hit the site for links to the latest auctions, including a Berlin package!

Birthday Wishes!

2006-05-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

The webmaster for Depeche Mode dot com is accepting birthday wishes for Gahan until midnight (LA Time)at dave@depechemode.com. These emails will not be going directly to Gahan, but will get to him via Brat.

Kansas City...

2006-05-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

For those who haven't read, Dave Gahan is currently sick. Reports from fans say that he stopped singing about 5 songs into the gig and Martin carried on the for a bit longer before Fletch was reported saying that their "middle man" was sick and the show was concluded.

There are many rumors circulating, ranging from the disrespectful ideas of Gahan being hung-over due to a post-birthday drinking binge to "drinking the water in Mexico". One blogger has said that Gahan was attacked by a bat.

The official Depeche Mode site has not confirmed what has happened, nor have they canceled tonight's show in Chicago. Until then, here's hoping for a quick and sucessful recovery!

European Remastered Editions on Ebay.

2006-05-09T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hiya kids,

Friendly MOD post here...

I am selling Violator and Music for the Masses right now on Ebay. Not just ANY ol' albums, but the COLLECTORS EDITIONS. These have not been released in the US yet and they are quite swank (I've made a few other posts about how I'm enjoying them...)

Here are the links, so take a look if you feel so inclinded. Starting bid is cheap! :)

Music for the Masses

Violator

Preciousss.

2006-05-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

Too funny - Thanks for letting me use the photo, Artemias :)

Speak & Spell

2006-05-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

I recently got the Speak & Spell collectors CD and DVD and I'm thoroughly impressed. The packaging is great and includes liner notes from Daniel Miller.

The DVD was entitled "Do we need to quit our day jobs?" and is very charming and has some GREAT footage of the young Depeche Mode boys. Vince Clarke is interviewed and gives a lot of insight as to the bands composition during the early 80's.

I look forward to the rest of the catalog coming out. I also have Violator and A Broken Frame, but I am watching them in order.

2006-05-08T14:05:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. GAHAN!

"John the Revelator" + "Lilian"

2006-05-05T06:48:00.000-07:00

[Source: Side-Line & Mute, May 1st, 2006]

John The Revelator + Lilian out on June 5th is the double a-side single "John The Revelator" & "Lilian." The fourth single release from "Playing The Angel" that has surpassed two million copies in sales. Following "Precious", "A Pain That I'm Used To" and "Suffer Well", both tracks were written by Martin Gore and produced by Ben Hillier of Doves and Blur. Considered by many as being the albums best two tracks the songs will be available on a 2-track CD, Maxi CD and DVD, featuring exclusive remixes by Unkle with a new video, which was filmed at their live show in Milan.

CD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Single Version by Ben Hillier)
Lilian (Single Version by Steve Fitzmaurice)

LCD BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Remix)
John the Revelator (UNKLE Re-Construction)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)

DVD BONG 38
John the Revelator (Live Video)
Nothing's Impossible (Bare)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)

12 BONG 38
John the Revelator ('Dave is in the disco' Tiefschwarz Remix)
John the Revelator (Tiefschwarz Dub)
Lilian (Chab Dub)

L12 BONG 38
John the Revelator (Murk Mode Dub)
John the Revelator (Boosta Club Remix)
Lilian (Chab Vocal Remix)

Reissuing Classic Albums

2006-05-05T06:47:00.000-07:00

[Source: Billboard, May 3rd, 2006]

Three of Depeche Mode's best-known albums will be reissued May 16th via Rhino in expanded form. The band's 1981 debut "Speak & Spell," 1987's "Music for the Masses" and 1990's "Violator" will be bolstered with a bonus DVD disc featuring a 5.1 audio mix, B-sides and remixes and new interviews with band members about the projects.

"Speak & Spell," which launched the band thanks to hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Dreaming of Me," is rounded out by the B-sides "Ice Machine," "Shout" and "Any Second Now," plus the Schizo Mix of "Just Can't Get Enough."

"Music for the Masses" sports nine bonus tracks, such as the B-sides "Route 66," "Agent Orange" and "Pleasure, Little Treasure" and the Aggro Mix of "Never Let Me Down Again."

The worldwide smash "Violator," which features classics like "Policy of Truth," "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus," is rounded out in this new edition by B-sides like "Mephisto," "Happiest Girl" and "Sea of Sin."

Fresh off a headlining performance at last weekend's Coachella Festival, Depeche Mode begins a two-night stand tomorrow (May 4th) in Mexico City. North American and international dates are on tap through August 3rd in Tel Aviv, Israel.

2006-05-05T06:46:00.000-07:00

This info was posted in the Livejournal community _depeche_mode...
I've never seen these photos in my life but they're fantastic. They're from '82. I was unable to save them for my photo album, so if anyone knows how to, please let me know! (I tried doing what the writer said but it didn't work)
Enjoy!

04 mai 2006 @ 18:26

dudes, check this out :

New Wave Photos

an 82-84 series of belgian concerts foto stash. hurry tho, this guy is considering yanking due to lack of funds ! when you click on the fotos, you may have to try twice, as his message of "lack of funds" comes up a lot. i didn't know if "hotlinking" would kill his budget, so i typed out the link. you'll have to cut and paste (such hardships !). while you're there, check out some of your other fave new wavers ! if you want to "borrow" the fotos for your own personal enjoyment, you'll have to and drop them into photo editor (or somesuch), as right clicking just closes the windows. enjoy (the silence)!

Greetings!

2006-05-05T06:44:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I'd like to take a quick moment and welcome all of those who have joined in the last few weeks! I'm happy that people enjoy my little DM page :]

I haven't had a lot of news because most of it has been pending stuff - the remasters, etc. But I do have some updates today for everyone to enjoy on this glorious Friday!

Thanks again!

PS: If anyone has photos from this leg of the tour they'd like to share, please feel free to email them to me at root of she at gmail dot com! Include your name, the date of the show, the venue and anything else you'd like to include!

FYI

2006-04-26T05:29:00.000-07:00

I have a copy of both European released remasters - Violator and Music for the Masses. They are absolutely fantastic and worth the June 6 date for America!

Official news from Depeche Mode dot com...

2006-04-26T05:24:00.000-07:00

Live Hear Now - 50+ live recordings of the third leg of Touring The Angel!

Suffer Well - OUT NOW (UK) / digital download only (US)

Touring The Angel - Third leg about to start!

One Night In Paris / Devotional / 101 / Playing The Angel - UMD releases

Speak And Spell / Music For The Masses / Violator (the remasters) - out now (UK) - June 6th (US)!

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Live Here
50 official live recordings announced - Available to pre-order now!

Depeche Mode are proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Live Here Now that will see 50 dates on their current world tour recorded and released as limited edition CD's and digital downloads.

Depeche Mode will play to more than two and a half million people across 31 countries during the "Touring The Angel" 2005/6 World Tour.

Recording will begin at the legendary Shoreline Amphitheater in California, where the band headline on Thursday, April 27th. After numerous dates across the United States, Depeche Mode return to Europe for a series of stadium shows and festival appearances throughout the summer.

Each concert will be recorded and mixed, giving fans a unique high-quality souvenir that truly captures the energy and atmosphere of the legendary Depeche Mode live experience. The two-disc set is available for a limited time and is packaged with deluxe artwork featuring new and exclusive photographs by Anton Corbijn. Fans can order at the venue on the night or online.

Live Here Now was established in 2004 to produce legal official concert recordings and offers a legitimate alternative to widespread live music piracy. Their clients to date include Moby, Goldfrapp, Mylo, Erasure, Heaven 17 and Throbbing Gristle.

Check out the concerts available to buy at here.

The Edwards Fondation - DM eBay auctions
Darrell Ives, DM's security manager, has organized a very special series of auctions. Starting today, fans will have the opportunity to bid on a selection of Touring The Angel related items (including many autographed items!). All proceeds from these auctions will go to The Edwards Foundation, which provides humanitarian support to children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hit the site for links to the latest auctions!

Remasters are out - UK Only
For those of you in Europe, have you picked up the first remastered discs yet? If not, what are you waiting for!?! Go get them now!

US fans - don't give up hope! Rhino will have the US versions of the discs in stores on June 6th!

Robert Smith v Anton Corbijn?
So...umm...yeah. That was a prank. :)

Push

2006-04-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

According to Depeche Mode's website, the remasters are not going to be released until June 6th.

Touring the Angel

2006-04-20T07:23:00.000-07:00

[Source: Live Here Now, April 19th, 2006]

We are extremely proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Depeche Mode to record and release limited edition CD's and digital downloads of 50 dates on their current world tour.

Recording will begin at the Shoreline Amphitheater in California, where the band headline on Thursday 27th April. After numerous dates across the United States, Depeche Mode return to Europe for a series of stadium shows and festival appearances throughout the summer.

Each concert will be recorded and mixed, to create a unique high-quality souvenir that truly captures the energy and atmosphere of the legendary Depeche Mode live experience. The two-disc set is available for a limited time and is packaged with deluxe artwork featuring new and exclusive photographs by Anton Corbijn.

Depeche Mode are one of the most influential and ground breaking bands of the last 25 years. During the “Touring The Angel” 2005/6 World Tour they will play to more than two and a half million people across 31 countries. Their new album ‘Playing the Angel’, released in October last year, reached Number 1 in 16 countries and has sold two million copies worldwide.

The US live CD's and downloads are currently available to pre-order from our dedicated site - depechemodelive.com. European shows will be on sale soon.

Click here to order

Coachella

2006-04-19T06:08:00.000-07:00

For those of you not attending Coachella, they will be doing a live webcast at the AT&T Blue Room.

Limited Edition Depeche Mode Vinyl

2006-04-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

[Source: Side-Line, March 10th, 2006]

The closing track "The Darkest Star" from Depeche Mode's "Playing The Angel" album is released as an extremely limited edition 12" vinyl only single. Featuring two dark re-workings (Holden Remix and Holden Dub) from producer and Border Community main man James Holden, "The Darkest Star" will not be released in any other format.

A must for Depeche Mode collectors and fans alike and available here, but be quick, we were informed by Mute/EMI that this item is mega-limited.

Another fansite!

2006-04-11T05:54:00.001-07:00

I stumbled across this Depeche Mode site and thought I'd share. I'm quite fond of it!

Another fansite!

2006-04-11T05:54:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this Depeche Mode site and thought I'd share. I'm quite fond of it!

Brown Owl Films

2006-04-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

DEPECHE MODE FANS WANTED!
FOR OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE BAND

Commissioned by DEPECHE MODE and MUTE RECORDS, Brown
Owl Films are currently making a documentary film
tracing the history of Depeche Mode as told by the
followers of the band.

We would like to make contact with fans and admirers
of Depeche Mode, who have personal stories, anecdotes, photographs, your own artwork,
scrapbooks, writing, diaries, film or video footage
and memorabilia willing to share their enthusiasm in a
documentary film for worldwide release through Mute Records.

If you would like to share your experience of being a
follower of the group and would like to be a part of
this unique project, please get in contact with us via
this email address:

info@brownowlfilms.com

We would like to hear from followers across the world
(in English and Non-English speaking territories), so
please forward this message to other admirers of the
band.

Please get in touch and write a brief summary of
yourself and the country you live and why you are a
devotee of the group. You may wish to use some of
these questions as a way to tell your story.

How did you first hear about Depeche Mode? How old were you? What does the band mean to you? Did you discover the music at a significant time in your life? How has their music affected you personally?

Have you made friends with people through your love of the band, are you involved in meetings or social activities based around the group?

What aspect of the band appeals to you most of all? The music, the image, the lyrics? Have the band influenced your own style and image, in what way?

Can you describe why you would like to meet the band? What aspects of yourself do you think they would like?

Have you made artwork about the band? Do you have a collection of memorabilia?

How does their music make an impact on your daily / weekly lifestyle?

We would like to hear from as many international devotees as possible. The aim is to tell the story of the bands followers and their support for the group.

This is an official documentary made in collaboration with Daniel Miller at Mute Records and we would be happy to provide a letter of authentication for the project.

Please contact us now
info@brownowlfilms.com

WWW.BROWNOWLFILMS.COM

You Tube Stuff!

2006-04-07T06:53:00.000-07:00

Somebody

Puppets

Black Celebration

See You

Touring the Angel (rehearsal) (Very funny!)

Behind the Wheel

Fly on the Windscreen

1985

2006-04-06T06:12:00.000-07:00

Here are a set of interviews done with each member of Depeche Mode in 1985.

Dave Gahan

Martin Gore

Alan Wilder

Andy Fletcher

Touring the Angel

2006-03-30T06:25:00.000-08:00

Check here for recent show photos.

2006-03-30T06:18:00.000-08:00

Things have been slow around here lately. As always, if you have anything interesting you'd like to share, feel free to email me at rootofshe at gmail dot com.

Here's a fresh email courtesy of BRAT, the webmaster at depechemode.com.

Suffer Well - OUT NOW (UK) / digital download only (US)
Touring The Angel - On now!
One Night In Paris / Devotional / 101 / Playing The Angel - UMD releases
Speak And Spell / Music For The Masses / Violator (the remasters) - out soon!

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Suffer no Longer
"Suffer Well", the third single from "Playing The Angel", and the very first single written by Dave, is out this week on CD and DVD single! Release dates for the other UK formats are on the site (see link). For those of you in the US, iTunes has the tracks available (purchase links are available via the above link). There will be no commercial CD single released in the US.

Robert Smith vs Anton Corbijn?
We are getting preliminary reports that Robert Smith (lead singer of The Cure) is looking to stop further production of the album "Playing The Angel". It is said, through sources, that Robert has a concern that the "Mister Feathers" character that Anton Corbijn created for the "Playing The Angel" cover bears more than a passing resemblance to the cover for The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" single.

We will provide further information on the impending injunction as soon as it is available.

New tour date info
Date added: second Mexico City (on sale today - March 30th!). Date cancelled: El Paso.

Suffer Well: Simlish
"The Sims 2 - Open For Business", the new expansion pack for the popular "Sims" game, is out now. The game features a special full-length version of "Suffer Well", sung by Dave entirely in the language of the game (Simlish)! To promote the game, EA Games created a special music video for "Suffer Well", using an edited music soundtrack. You must check this out!

Pre-show Music
Due to an extremely high demand, we have put the full track listing of the pre-show concert music. For those of you who wondered what the music was before DM hit the stage, here is your answer. The music was mixed by Mr. Gore.

Remasters: Date Change
Things must change, including sound quality! Coming very soon are the first three titles in the upcoming full studio album reissue series! Not only are the albums remastered, but they include 5.1 surround mixes! Details are available on the micro-site, and if you check the main News page, you'll get a glimpse of who was involved in the remastering.

Update! The date for the UK issues has been pushed back to April 3rd. This date, as well as the US release date, are still subject to change.

Suffer Well: Behind the Suffering
Check out the final batch of images (for a total of over 100) from the "Suffer Well" video shoot. Still coming shortly will be a special "Making Of The Video" featurette!

DM Interview 2006

2006-03-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

Question and Answer

Here

Dave Gahan Interview

2006-03-21T10:10:00.000-08:00

Q: Does your passion for painting still persist? Have you had a chance
to do some more painting recently?

Yeah, I have painted a lot during the last few years. There are
paintings all around my house. I paint on the walls, I paint on the
floor, I paint on pieces of cardboard. I had a lot of my paintings
stolen from my house. I've been invited to do an exhibition of paintings
in New York, in a gallery there, so it's something I might do in the
future.

Polland

2006-03-17T07:03:00.000-08:00

Compliments of this site.

MusicChoice

2006-03-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

The band are being featured on a special broadcast of the MusicChoice(r) show "Rock Show", all this month! Check your local North American cable listings for showtimes, or watch the video on the MusicChoice(r) web site.

MusicChoice

Old news -- This is the official post on the DM website.

2006-03-15T09:59:00.000-08:00

The albums of Depeche Mode will be reissued over the next year. Not only will the albums be fully remastered, but they will also contain 5.1 surround mixes, along with other bonuses. The first batch of CD's will be "Speak & Spell" (with Daniel Miller as the executive producer), "Music For The Masses" (with Dave Bascombe, Alan Wilder and Daniel Miller as executive producers) and "Violator" (with Flood, Alan Wilder and Daniel Miller as executive producers). Full details are now available on our special "Remasters" micro-site. As more of the titles are released later this year, the micro-site will have the news you need!

2006-03-15T09:54:00.000-08:00

The single for "Suffer Well" will be released on March 27th. "Making the Video" featurette coming soon.

Afterparty in Toronto

2006-03-14T20:56:00.000-08:00

Thursday May 18, 2006
Depeche Mode After Party
Funhaus - 526 Queen St West
doors @ 11pm 19+ event
**NO COVER**

Mainroom: DJ Lazarus (Depeche Mode & EBM)
Backroom: DJ Phink
DJ Lazarus

Teaser Trailer

2006-03-14T20:46:00.000-08:00

I've been coasting some rough waters lately, so my updates have been a little less frequent. My apologies. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it) news has been scarce.

At any rate, though there is plenty of time to organize it, I'm curious as to who is going to the DC show. I'd like to try to organize a meet-up like last time. Feel free to leave comments!

Remasters: Press.

Official Live Depeche Mode DVD Material Leak

2006-03-10T14:44:00.000-08:00

Official Live Depeche Mode DVD Material Leak
[Source: Side-Line, March 6th, 2006]

It seems that Mute Records keep on having problems with their security as more and more releases are getting leaked online way before the official street dates. Available now on several servers in Germany are cuts taken from official Mute live videos shot in Chicago during the band's current tour.

In a reaction the webmaster of the official Depeche mode site said that the leaks are "a shining example of Mute's security in action". Let us remind you that the band's single and video of "Precious" leaked everywhere when the website of QFilm, the company producing the video, presumably by accident, put up the video on what was supposed to be a secure portion of their website. The page turned out to be available for everyone. After a witch-hunt in which even a Polish fan was used as a scapegoat in a leading role, all became rather quiet around the affair. But with more material getting available it remains to be seen if measures will be taken.

Oh, and for the record, at least 4 soundboard tracks from the 1990 Violation tour have now surfaced. Side-Line reported already about these recordings two years ago, something which at that time was rejected as being untrue...

http://sickmix.blogspot.com

2006-03-06T12:58:00.000-08:00

Techno set realized by Martin L. Gore @ Touring The Angel Preshow

Artist............: Martin L. Gore
Album....... ...: Touring The Angel 05-06 Preshow DJ Set
Genre...........: Electronic
Year.............: 2006
Codec...........: LAME 3.90
Quality..........: VBR 128/224kbps (avg. bitrate: 155kbps)

Tracklist:
01: Lawrence - Wintergreen
02: Metope - Rebird
03: Heartthrob - Hot Sugar Candy Apple Taffy
04: Alex Smoke - Lost In Sound
05: ??? - ???
06: ??? - ???
07: Metope - 33
08: Motor - Yak
09: James T. Cotton - The Dancing Box
10: Electronic Systems - Cosmos Trip

Playing Time....: 41:32

>download 47 mb here<

Shows on Sale

2006-03-04T07:21:00.000-08:00

Thu, 04/27/06
07:00 PM Depeche Mode
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA Find Tickets

Sun, 04/30/06
07:00 PM Depeche Mode
Hard Rock Hotel
Las Vegas, NV More Info
on sale:
Sat, 03/04/06 12:00 PM
Tue, 05/02/06
07:30 PM Depeche Mode
Don Haskins Center
El Paso, TX More Info
on sale:
Sat, 03/04/06 10:00 AM
Wed, 05/10/06
08:00 PM Depeche Mode
Starlight Theatre
Kansas City, MO Find Tickets

Thu, 05/11/06
08:00 PM Depeche Mode
Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL More Info
on sale:
Sat, 03/04/06 12:00 PM
Sat, 05/13/06
08:00 PM Depeche Mode with She Wants Revenge
Tommy Hilfiger At Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY Find Tickets

Sun, 05/14/06
08:00 PM Depeche Mode
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ Find Tickets

Sat, 05/20/06
08:00 PM Depeche Mode
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ Find Tickets

Sun, 05/21/06
07:30 PM Depeche Mode
Nissan Pavilion
Bristow, VA Find Tickets

B-side Depeche Mode Tribute

2006-03-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

[Source: Side-Line, March 3rd, 2006]

Cryonica Music are starting the process of gathering interested bands to choose and submit a track for a new Depeche Mode tribute compilation. There are many Depeche Mode tribute compilations out at the moment, but there are none dedicated to arguably some the best Depeche Mode tracks written, the B-sides. If you are interested in contributing a track to this compilation, please contact Cryonica as soon as possible telling which song you would like to cover. Deadline will be Summer 2006.

Songs expected to be included are: "Newborn", "Fools", "In Your Memory", "(Set Me Free) Remotivate Me", "Dangerous", "Sea Of Sin", "Happiest Girl", "My Joy", "Ice Machine", "Free", "But Not Tonight", "Flexible", "Now This Is Fun", "Work Hard", "Fly On The Windscreen" and many more.

DM Sims

2006-03-03T10:38:00.000-08:00

The signature sound of legendary alternative rock band Depeche Mode has been translated to The Sims native Simlish language for the first time ever. 'Suffer Well,' a track from Depeche Mode's critically acclaimed album 'Playing the Angel,' has been recorded in Simlish and will be made available to fans of music and PC games through The Sims™ 2 Open for Business.

Depeche Mode's lead singer, David Gahan, said, "Depeche Mode has always been open to new ways of sharing our music, but re-recording a Simlish-language version of 'Suffer Well' just sounded completely bizarre. Of course, that's why couldn't resist doing it."

You can listen to part of the Simlish version in this exclusive new video. It all begins with a robot who falls in love with his creator...

Play video