Here’s something for the die-hards. A special tribute video was shot right after the world premiere of Depeche Mode’s “Wrong” by two Hungarian artists (Zoltan Farago and Balazs Agasvari). Here’s the video, directed and produced by Miklos Szazados. Good or plain wrong? 
Depeche Mode are confirmed to make their first ever appearance on the BBC show “Later with Jools Holland”. It’s the UK rag News Of The World that covers the story. The series returns with its Later Live show on Tuesdays for eight weeks at 10pm from April 7 on BBC2. An hour-long version is on Fridays at 11.35pm. Depeche Mode is booked for April 28. It’s believed the band will not playback but instead play live.
ShareThis is a very rare uncut shoot of Depeche Mode doing a promo for a TV show and for the album “Songs of Faith & Devotion”. Have a look at Martin… he doesn’t seem all that interested, does he?
But, let’s end with a very interesting (and funny) video including Martin Lee Gore playing “Strangelove” acoustically, especially watch the last few seconds …
ShareThe title says it all really, the complete album is now on the illegal download streets. It was the first time that the Depeche Mode management had taken so many precautions to avoid the material to leak out prematurely (including not giving promo copies to the press). Without any luck so it appears. But, before you hit that download button, the quality of the download is rather poor and does not do the tracks justice.
Luckily enough the boxsets cannot be downloaded… Be fast to order your copy of the deluxe boxset of “Sounds of the Universe” though as the prices are going up (at Amazon UK, Amazon US or Amazon Germany). And fo those who only want the regular album, I noticed that CD WOW has a few items at real dumping prices + they offer free shipping worldwide.
So what do yo think of all this? Does it spoil the event for you? Let us know !
ShareThe online auction site eBay has become the safe haven for lots of promo release of “Wrong” so it seems. Have a look at these “Wrong” singles on eBay ! Then again, some of the remixes on these promos are excellent and if you check in the ‘buy now’ section you can find some real low prized items… So better pick them up now before they become way too expensive. Below is the original version of “Wrong” again
American/French electronic duo Motor have been hired as support act for 20 of the upcoming Depeche Mode shows in Europe. Their remix of “Precious” was highly appreciated by Martin Gore and a Motor song was part of the pre-concert music during the last Depeche Mode tour.
Berlin label Shitkatapult will deliver the third Motor album late this summer, preceded by single “Death Rave”. Remixes for Acidkids and Kanye West are also to be expected. Shitkatapult is a German record label which focuses on electronic music, spanning both IDM and wonky techno. The label was originally founded by Marco Haas (a.k.a. T.Raumschmiere) in 1998, and is now run by Haas and Sascha Ring (a.k.a. Apparat).
Ladytron are going to support Depeche Mode in Belgrad, Bukarest, Sofia und Zagreb.
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Alfa Matrix releases massive Depeche Mode tribute compilation
Out in early may, but already available for ordering now, is the massive 2CD Depeche Mode tribute compilation “Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode“. As the title suggests already, the compilation unites the electronic sounds from the Alfa Matrix label artists with some of the best songs pop history has ever heard from one single band. All electronic music genres have their very own ambassadors on this double CD compilation which includes interpretations by Sebastian Komor (Zombie Girl, Komor Kommando, …), Jean-Luc Demeyer (Front 242), Claus larsen (Leaether Strip), Jennifer Parkin (Ayria), Claus Kruse (Plastic Noise Experience) and many more. 32 tracks in total.
And that’s not all, the first online orders for this compilation will get a free promo-only 7-track EPCD featuring alternative versions including a remix by Paul Oakenfold collaborator Robert Vadney. This EP is not available on the market seperately. On top you get a free 18-track label compilation. 4CD’s for just 20 Euro. Tracklist and ordering info is available at www.depeche-mode-tribute.com . You can take this opportunity to get some more synthpop related releases from Alfa Matrix together with this compilation at a reduced price. Check the options right here.
Below is a video showcasing several tracks on this tribute.
These nice videos popped up on YouTube recently and show background foottage on the shooting of the Depeche Mode video “Barrel Of A Gun”. The music video for “Barrel of a Gun” is directed by Anton Corbijn, DM’s long-time visual collaborator. It features Dave singing with his eyes closed, with eyeballs drawn on his eyelids to make it seem like they are open. The video was shot in Morocco.
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Pre-order your Depeche Mode deluxe boxset edition 'Sounds Of The Universe' right now !
It’s a wet dream for every Depeche Mode fan becoming true. The new album from Depeche Mode, “Sounds Of The Universe”, gets a super deluxe boxset treatment which every fan has been waiting for since years. Order the deluxe boxset of “Sounds of the Universe” at Amazon UK, Amazon US or Amazon Germany. All details can be checked below, suffice to say that the inclusion of demos from the “Violator” album is one of the highlights. Knowing that the band, especially Martin Lee Gore, was never keen on releasing demos to the outside world, it’s a miracle that they end up being released after all.
CD 2
Bonus tracks
1. Light
2. The Sun And The Moon And The Stars
3. Ghost
4. Esque
5. Oh Well
Remixes
6. Corrupt - Efdemin Remix
7. In Chains - Minilogue’s Earth Remix
8. Little Soul - Thomas Fehlman Ambient Mix
9. Jezebel - SixToes Remix
10. Perfect - Electronic Periodic Dark Drone Mix
11. Wrong - Caspa Remix
CD 3
Demos
1. Little 15
2. Clean
3. Sweetest Perfection
4. Walking In My Shoes
5. I Feel You
6. Judas
7. Surrender
8. Only When I Lose Myself
9. Nothing’s Impossible
10. Corrupt
11. Peace
12. Jezebel
13. Come Back
14. In Chains
DVD
Packaging / additional content:
Depeche Mode’s twelfth studio album, “Sounds Of the Universe” (Mute) will be released on April 21st. Alongside a standard CD format, Depeche Mode has announced that “Sounds Of The Universe” will also be released as a Special Edition CD/DVD and as the above mentioned Deluxe Box Set that will include a host of exclusive material. Order the deluxe boxset of “Sounds of the Universe” at Amazon UK, Amazon US or Amazon Germany.
In addition, the album will also be released as a double vinyl LP (including a “Sounds Of The Universe” CD) and as a download.
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