ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode | Delta Machine

by Chris Familton Depeche Mode have had a wonderful evolution and trajectory from their early lightweight disposable pop through the departure of Vince Clarke and Martin Gore’s rapid mastery of the fast changing technology in 80s music, to their peak as masters of psycho-sexual electronic pop music that finely balanced raw emotion and a self-constructed paradigm of art pop and futuristic rock n roll. Post … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode | Delta Machine

NEWS: Depeche Mode reveal details of new album Delta Machine

Those stalwarts of electronica, Depeche Mode, are set to release their 13th album and celebrate their 33rd year together. Delta Machine (Columbia) will be out on March 26th, preceeded by the single Heaven which will be premiered on Vevo next February 1st. Heaven will also include remixes by Matthew Dear, Owlle, Steps to Heaven and Blawan. Tracklisting Standard Edition: 1. Welcome To My World 2. Angel 3. Heaven … Continue reading NEWS: Depeche Mode reveal details of new album Delta Machine

NEWS: DEPECHE MODE TOUR set to resume…

It looks like Dave Gahan’s medical drama was justified as it now turns out he had to have a malignant tumour removed! Good to hear all went well and the doctor is happy for him to start strutting and gyrating across Europe again. Official Word: Depeche Mode are pleased to announce they will restart their interrupted Tour Of The Universe in Leipzig, Germany on June … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE TOUR set to resume…

NEWS: DEPECHE MODE complete new album…

Dave Gahan has told Pop & Hiss (The LA Times blog) that himself, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher have pretty much finished work on their new as yet untitled record.  To be released in Autumn (Southern Hemisphere) next year, their comments indicate a return to Violator era electronic sounds and a spiritual theme of sorts.  That’s good news seeing as many of Martin’s best songs … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE complete new album…

NEWS: DEPECHE MODE – New record and huge tour…

Depeche Mode announced earlier this month that they will be releasing a new (as yet untitled) record in April next year and embarking on what they are calling the “Tour of the Universe 2009“.  At this stage dates have been announced for Europe with Sth and Nth America to follow. There will be alot of hardcore fans hoping they finally make it back down here … Continue reading NEWS: DEPECHE MODE – New record and huge tour…