Pop Quiz: Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode Aug 10, 2009
Even for a band that's come to expect disaster, this has been a particularly rough year for Depeche Mode ... But Depeche Mode remains undaunted ... To hear Depeche Mode's music, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kings Of Leon, Depeche Mode Heat Up Soggy Lollapalooza Aug 9, 2009
Kid Cudi, the Knux, Gaslight Anthem also make a splash on a day plagued by storms. by Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Christopher "C.J." Smith. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Tonya Hurley Audiobook, ghostgirl, ... Aug 5, 2009
In addition to Erasure, Vince Clark has also recorded with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and The Assembly. Author Tonya Hurley. (Suite101.com)
Mode For Each Other Aug 5, 2009
THE pleasures of Depeche Mode music often seem inspired by the pains in life ... This show didn't win Depeche Mode any new fans, but the die-hards who packed the Garden got everything they love and loved what they got. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Just Can't Play Enough Aug 2, 2009
SECRETS OF DEPECHE MODE'S SETLIST FROM MARTIN GORE ... IN the early '80s, Depeche Mode became the perviest group -- with lyrics about bondage, suicide and drug abuse -- to grace the cover of a glossy teen mag. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
British Trio Muse to Release New Single - Entitled "Uprising" - on August 3rd Jul 31, 2009
Recorded in Italy, the album was mixed by famed audio engineer Mark Spike Stent, who is known for his work with U2, Depeche Mode, No Doubt, and Oasis, among many others. The single is the first new music from Muse since Black Holes and Revelations, which debuted at Number 9 on Billboards album chart in July 2006. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Concerts around the world Jul 30, 2009
Caption: Singer Dave Gahan (right) and guitarist Martin Gore of the English pop band Depeche Mode perform at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Canada. (Malcolm Taylor/Getty Images) Album ID: 805452 Photo ID: 24869584 Share this photo. (The Palm Beach Post)
The outside world Jul 24, 2009
Aug. 10, Depeche Mode, KeyArena ... Aug. 10, Depeche Mode, KeyArena. (Juneau Empire)
The Week Ahead: Nightlife Jul 23, 2009
Think Morrissey, Depeche Mode, and more. 21. (Boston Globe)
5 nuggets of knowledge about libraries Jul 15, 2009
Dennis McDermott, Otsego Lake State Park manager: No Line on the Horizon by U2; Sounds of the Universe by Depeche Mode; and Cradlesong by Rob Thomas. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Starting Point: Security issues, Kim Jong Il and 496 dogs Jul 9, 2009
Musician Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode), 48. Actor Kevin Bacon, 51. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Today in History Jul 8, 2009
Rock musician Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) is 48. Country singer Toby Keith is 48. (Yahoo News)
Click to read:Jackson Memorial Guests Named; L.A. Braces Jul 7, 2009
The N-word", and you have the nerve to call someone else "twisted", because you have your opinions confused with the public record?Riiight. You are the one who is "abjectly tragic", but I hesitate to refer to your ilk as humanity, you have not yet sufficiently evolved to rate inclusion in the group of modern humanity. by dubs38 July 6, 2009 4:29 PM PDT To everyone who posted negative comments about Michael Jackson, I have a few questions for you. Did you vote for anyone but a democratic in the... (CBS News)
Olympic cyclists join Kraftwerk Jul 4, 2009
They have influenced artists from 1980s electronic acts such as Depeche Mode, The Human League and New Order to hip-hop superstars including Jay Z, who sampled their song Man Machine. Even Coldplay reference a Kraftwerk riff in their 2005 single Talk. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 5-11 Jul 2, 2009
Keyboardist Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode is 48. Singer Joan Osborne is 47. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bay Area radio music directors pick the hits Jul 1, 2009
A: Some notable Live 105 staples and spin leaders include Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, Offspring, Killers, Linkin Park, Nirvana, Depeche Mode, Incubus, the Cure, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Silversun Pickups, Sublime and Smashing Pumpkins. Q: Who is your pick for the breakout act of 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
About the bands Jun 25, 2009
" The Corduroy Road (5:30 p.m. Saturday, Main Stage) - Kentucky natives Drew Carman and Dylan Solise had a good thing going as an old-time bluegrass duo. Adding drummer John Cable and bassist Tim Helms changed everything. "Picking up the low end added a rock feel to what we were playing," Carman says. The group now is known for bringing the explosive energy of punk rock to their live show. Their full length debut, "Love Is War," will be released this summer. Creepy (10 p.m. Friday, Flicker... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lewis: The ACTION 5! AthFest Special Jun 25, 2009
Fans of New Order, Depeche Mode, OMD and Kraftwerk would be smart to check them out before they blow up. 9 p.m. Friday at the Go Bar. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Like a phoenix Jun 21, 2009
" O'Riordan is the youngest of seven children and was always the talented "baby" of the brood. Born in Limerick to a devout Catholic family, her stark, punkish appearance was partly informed by her love of bands such as Depeche Mode, REM and the Cure, to whom she listened as a teenager, and partly by a reaction to the enforced austerity of her mother. "Growing up, there was a lot of pressure for women to be good-looking but my mum was very strict and she didn't allow me to wear make-up. Looking... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Neon Nights brings DJs and scratchers to local dancefloor Jun 18, 2009
During Neon Nights a pair of tickets to see Depeche Mode with Peter Bjorn & John in Phoenix and a 2-day pass to the 2009 San Diego Street Scene will be given away. There is no cover charge, but attendees must be 21 and possess valid picture ID.. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Entertainer Spotlight on Brian Nussle (38) Jun 18, 2009
After bouncing around several rock clubs in Orange County playing everything from Metallica, Depeche Mode, Howard Jones and even Michael Jackson, in 1998 he signed on with a talent agency that specialized in booking retro disco bands. Coincidentally, he performed with former Dude Jones drummer Mike Lewis at corporate events in San Francisco, Florida, South Carolina, Chicago and Arizona. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Music takes center stage Jun 18, 2009
June 20: Blasphemous Rumours (Depeche Mode tribute); 9 p.m.. June 21: Tommy and the High Pilots (Santa Barbara rock quartet). (North County Times)
Summer Concert Guide Jun 16, 2009
Aidin Vaziri, Chronicle Pop Music Critic. Sunday, June 7, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Live Nation Aims For Recession-Proof Music Jun 4, 2009
The 24-hour promotion offers five million lawn seat tickets to concerts by such top performers as Aerosmith, Blink-182, Coldplay, No Doubt, Nickelback, Depeche Mode, Toby Keith, and Brad Paisley, among others. "We just want to make it a little bit easier for music fans to get out, escape from some of these tough times and enjoy a great concert under the stars," Garner added. (CBS News)
New Dance Techno Songs June 2009 Jun 3, 2009
Load up on these new tunes from Royksopp, Sean Kingston, Depeche Mode and The Pet Shop Boys and let the heat take over. Here s June 2009 s New Dance Techno song Playlist. (Suite101.com)
Spidey guy Raimi says `Dark Knight' has upped ante Jun 1, 2009
Go and Do - Central Valley, CA Entertainment Guide. Enter Zip Code to search local listings. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
From the Hip Jun 1, 2009
Fischerspooner: "Entertainment" The New York electroclash duo have typically had long breaks between albums, and "Entertainment" is their first full-length release since 2005's "Odyssey." Fischerspooner is among the poppiest of the acts in the electroclash canon and its debt to Depeche Mode and New Order is on full display here. Ben Harper and Relentless7: "White Lies for Dark Times" Ben Harper's ninth studio album is a blast of pure major-label rock. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
IAMX: Kingdom of Welcome Addiction ... May 30, 2009
"Think of England" is the first single and should resonate deeply with fans of Depeche Mode and Gary Numan; it may even capture the ear of an adventurous Coldplay listener. But after all the waltzing and electronic decadence, the album closes out with "Running" an apt conclusion full of tastefully haunting guitar work that offsets the monotony of the drum machine's tired metallic pulse. (Suite101.com)
Depeche Mode Tour To Resume May 29, 2009
LONDON (May 28, 2009)--Depeche Mode say its lead singer Dave Gahan has had a malignant tumor removed from his bladder and the British electro-pop group will soon be ready to restart its interrupted tour ... Depeche Mode says concerts scheduled after that including June 10 in Berlin and June 12 in Frankfurt will take place as originally planned as possible. (KWTX.com, TX)
Depeche Mode singer has tumor removed May 29, 2009
LONDON - Electronic music pioneers Depeche Mode are set to resume touring next month after the band revealed on Thursday that singer Dave Gahan underwent surgery to remove a tumor. Gahan was rushed to a hospital before appearing at a concert in Athens, Greece, on May 12 after suffering a severe bout of gastroenteritis. (MSNBC -- News)
Singer Gahan undergoes cancer op May 29, 2009
Depeche Mode have cancelled nine gigs since the start of the tour. Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan has had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his bladder, according to the band's official website. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
As KWOD signs off, The Buzz debuts May 23, 2009
KWOD started out playing bands like the Pixies, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths and The Clash. The station later played music of the Grunge era and the late 90s. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Double Novello triumph for Elbow May 22, 2009
Meanwhile, Vince Clarke, who has had hits with acts including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly and Erasure, simply said it was "a real honour to get this award". Organisers said it was the first time in his 30-year career that Clarke, 48, who won the outstanding song collection gong, had turned up to pick up an award. (BBC News -- UK)
SIRIUS XM Radio to Broadcast 4-Day Celebration of the New Wave Band, The Cure, During the Memorial Day Holiday May 16, 2009
On the channel, SIRIUS XM listeners will hear The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, R.E.M., The Smiths, The Police, New Order, Pretenders, The Clash, Morrissey and many others. For more information on SIRIUS XM Radio and for a 3-day free-trial, please visit or. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aaron's gets naming rights to Lakewood May 15, 2009
Some of the well-known acts on this summer's lineup include Coldplay, No Doubt, 311, Aerosmith, Rascal Flatts, Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Depeche Mode. The venue had been called Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Depeche Mode cancel more shows May 15, 2009
Depeche Mode cancel further shows ... Depeche Mode have cancelled more European tour dates due to singer Dave Gahan's ongoing health problems ... Depeche Mode recently released Sounds of the Universe, their twelfth full-length album. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Depeche Mode singer Gahan hospitalized in Greece May 14, 2009
David Gahan took ill on Tuesday, forcing Depeche Mode to scratch their planned Athens concert that night. ATHENS (AP) Depeche Mode lead singer David Gahan is not well enough to perform in Athens on Wednesday, concert organizers said, a day after he was rushed to hospital moments before he was to appear on stage. (USA Today -- Life)
Leon's Horizon: One Hulking Hi-Fi May 13, 2009
I dusted off an old Depeche Mode CD and loved how the system seemed to perfectly reproduce the range of musical instruments in "A Question of Lust," along with the haunting, slightly echoed vocals. And classical music played through my wireless music system packed a nice punch. (BusinessWeek)
Depeche Mode singer rushed to Athens hospital May 13, 2009
Singer Dave Gahan from the British band Depeche Mode, performs during their "Tour Of The Universe 2009" concert in Ramat Gan stadium near Tel Aviv, Israel, onMay 10 ... ATHENS, Greece - British music band Depeche Mode canceled an Athens concert Tuesday after lead singer Dave Gahan fell ill and was taken to a hospital in the Greek capital, event organizers said ... Depeche Mode is one of the longest-lived bands to have emerged from the early 1980s, with 45 songs in the British singles chart. (MSNBC -- News)
Depeche Mode singer Gahan spends night in Athens hospital after falling ill before concert May 13, 2009
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Depeche Mode's singer falls ill May 13, 2009
A Depeche Mode concert for 20,000 fans has been cancelled after lead singer David Gahan was taken to hospital ... A spokesman told the crowd: "Dave is not well, we have had a doctor in to see him backstage and unfortunately the advice from the doctor is that Dave cannot perform. He asked me to pass on my apologies to you all Depeche Mode spokesman "He is on his way to the hospital now for a check-up ... "I apologise on behalf of Dave and Depeche Mode - Dave really wanted to be well enough to... (BBC News -- UK)
Depeche singer in hospital May 13, 2009
Depeche Mode Anton Corbijn Related Articles ... British electronic band Depeche Mode cancelled a long-awaited gig in Athens on Tuesday after frontman David Gahan was rushed to hospital, Greek media reported ... Famous for a string of hits including 'Just can't get enough', Depeche Mode have sold tens of millions of albums worldwide since their formation in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. (iAfrica.com)
This Music Bytes May 12, 2009
Quite a few, like Little Boots, VV Brown and La Roux, hail from the UK. Meanwhile, New Zealand has exported the super-poppy Ladyhawke, and Emmon, a kind of one-woman Depeche Mode, represents for Sweden. As London's Anita Blay, a 23-year-old who goes by the name thecocknbullkid, puts it, "Girls are just more savvy about doing things themselves. It's a new generation of self-made pop stars.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Depeche Mode iTunes Pass Review May 10, 2009
Depeche Mode launch the first ever iTunes music pass offering fans their album Sounds of the Universe and a grab bag of other material for one low fee ... In an attempt to shift this winning strategy to the music world, iTunes teamed up with the godfathers of industrial electronica, Depeche Mode, on the eve of the release of their twelfth studio album to offer fans a chance to get not only the full album but a host of other DM-related goodies ... The iTunes Depeche Mode Pass became available... (Suite101.com)
Depeche Mode's new album and band merch May 8, 2009
Depeche Mode Anton Corbijn ... Win with Depeche Mode ... Electro legends Depeche Mode are back. (iAfrica.com)
Bob Dylan Nabs Second Billboard #1 Debut May 7, 2009
Heaven and Hell, Mike Jones, NOFX debut in top 50 (VHI.com -- Music News)
Wilco ex-member sues Jeff Tweedy for royalties May 6, 2009
Its not all gloom and doom for Depeche Mode. Add More news and other features headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Music)
A guide to the world's best music festivals May 3, 2009
The anticipated crowd of nearly 200,000 is staggering, as are this year's headliners: Kings of Leon, Tool, Depeche Mode, and Beastie Boys, just to name a few. BESTIVAL, Isle of Wight, England September 11-13 ($205). (CNN -- International)
Sounds Of The Universe May 2, 2009
Along the way Depeche Mode created the template for groups such as Nine Inch Nails, the Presets, Marilyn Manson (rather sadly) and, less obviously perhaps, the Killers ... Depending on where you stand, this album is either a reaffirming of core Depeche Mode values or a safe retreat into familiar territory ... We know this territory, this Depeche Mode universe, almost as well as they do. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Traveling show: no matter where you are this summer, major cities across the country are offering shows for every music taste. Apr 29, 2009
This year there will be a lot of big name acts there like Depeche Mode, Tool, and Snoop Dogg. (). (Daily Orange, NY)
Its not all gloom and doom for Depeche Mode Apr 28, 2009
Its not all gloom and doom for Depeche Mode - Music- msnbc ... Its not all gloom and doom for Depeche Mode ... Depeche Mode members, from left, Martin Gore,Dave Gahan and Andrew Fletcher,released their 12th studio album this week, Sounds of the Universe. (MSNBC -- News)
Personal Jesus: the second coming Apr 28, 2009
It's been 28 years since their first Top 10 hit, but Depeche Mode is back and so are the synthesizers, Simon Houpt writes ... New York 'I just can't get enough," sang Depeche Mode on their first Top 10 single, and 28 years later they're proving again that they have no interest in quitting the music game: This week saw the release of their 12th studio album, the well reviewed Sounds of the Universe. The disc sounds a little like the three main band members, now in their late 40s, look, which is... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Depeche, Pet Shop still moving Apr 20, 2009
In 1987, that neon-splashed year that gave us a slew of alabaster British bands who tinkered on their Casios and proved that dance music could be serious and frivolous, Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode were scaling their creative peaks. With the release that year of "Actually," Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe racked up another pair of hits, "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" and "It's a Sin." Dave Gahan and his fellow pretty boys in Depeche Mode put out "Music for the Masses,"... (Boston Globe)
CD reviews: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys Apr 19, 2009
CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys. Article:CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys:/c/a/2009/04/17/PKB016V3VM.DTL Article:CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys:/c/a/2009/04/17/PKB016V3VM.DTL ... CD: Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Q&A: Dave Gahan Apr 19, 2009
DEPECHE MODE FRONTMAN DITCHES HEROIN FOR DARK CHOCOLATE AS HE PREPARES A NEW ALBUM AND TOUR ... JUST a few years ago, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan was a rock 'n' roll casualty ... Depeche Mode, meanwhile, releases its latest album, "Sounds of the Universe," Tuesday and is currently in LA, listening to 29 years worth of its back catalog. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Apr 18, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Engelbert Humperdinck to play Chautauqua Institution on Aug. 7; tickets on sale now at www. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fever Ray, 'Fever Ray' Apr 13, 2009
"Seven" sounds like "Violator"-era Depeche Mode fronted by a robot trained ineptly to imitate the sound of Kelly Clarkson's voice. "Now's the Only Time I Know" is one of the lone tracks to move Andersson's voice front and center, and it's correspondingly the poppiest ditty here. (Boston Globe)
Gatehouse Capital Leads Charge to Redefine Hollywood, Bringing the Glam Back Apr 7, 2009
Partnership with ABCs JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Brings Depeche Mode for Live Outdoor Concert April 23 ... On April 23, the company will host electro legends Depeche Mode for an exclusive outdoor performance to be broadcast live on ABCs JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE in front of the new W Hollywood Residences on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street ... Bringing the caliber of talent like Depeche Mode directly to W Hollywood residents and providing them with a VIP experience will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Three-tiered iTunes pricing due Tuesday Apr 7, 2009
"According to NPD Group, 87 percent of digital music buyers in the U.S. used iTunes to download music in 2008 versus just 16 percent who used Amazon.com's digital music store.Apple has already been experimenting with new packages at different prices. In February it partnered with EMI Music to announce the first iTunes Pass with Depeche Mode, offering fans the album, exclusive singles, remixes, video and other content for $18.99.All parties are also betting that the new lower 69-cent song... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Random Sampling: Chairlift's album transcends labels Mar 27, 2009
At any given moment, one might hear snippets of Blondie, Bow Wow Wow, Berlin, the Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, ABC, Nena and others. Although, despite this, it's hard to label Chairlift's songs as "throw-back" or "retro." Their songs easily transcend the time stamp these points-of-reference might denote. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hot New Dance Techno Music March 20... Mar 25, 2009
Hot New Dance Techno Music March 2009: Tunes from Little Boots, Prodigy, Ladytron, Freeland & Depeche Mode ... Tunes from Little Boots, Prodigy, Ladytron, Freeland & Depeche Mode ... Depeche Mode began their career in the 80 s and Little Boots sounds like she could have slipped easily between the Eurythmics and Stacey Q.. (Suite101.com)
Peter Bjorn & John overcome train wreck SXSW show Mar 25, 2009
Moren says it's influenced by `80s pop like Autolux, A-ha, Fleetwood Mac, OMD and Depeche Mode _ who they'll open for on tour this summer ... The Depeche Mode reference is especially evident on the new "It Don't Move Me.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Perry Farrell Drops Lollapalooza Lineup Hints At SXSW Mar 21, 2009
" Farrell wouldn't divulge the names of the other two Lollapalooza headliners, who will join Jane's, the Kings of Leon, the Beastie Boys and Depeche Mode atop the bill August 7-9 at Grant Park in Chicago. Nor was he willing to discuss any of the "100 other groups" apparently confirmed for the fest. But he did hint at an increased electronic presence at Lolla '09 perhaps he's thinking of reviving his old ENIT festival? and managed to compare himself to a certain pop-culture pariah in the process.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rise and shine with DJ Wink Mar 13, 2009
Rise, the Stuart Street nightclub that technically operates in the early morning, welcomes Philadelphia-bred DJ Josh Wink to its turntables at 2 a.m. Wink, who was big in the 1990s rave scene, mixes everyone from Lenny Kravitz to Depeche Mode. Those who are too young to remember the 1990s rave scene will be impressed to know that one of Wink's songs is featured on one of the Grand Theft Auto video games. (Boston Globe)
