Depeche Mode's long time collaborator, Anton Corbijn, made his directorial debut with the film "Control". The film, based on Ian Curtis of Joy Division, has been very well received at this years Cannes Film Festival.CANNES, France (AP) -- A small film about a short-lived rock star is making a big splash at Cannes.
"Control"-the story of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, who committed suicide at 23 -- marks the feature-film directing debut of rock photographer Anton Corbijn and features a star-making performance from British unknown Sam Riley.
The ingredients are familiar-a soupcon of sex, a dash...
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Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher will be playing some select DJ gigs this summer. You can catch him in Italy, Spain, and Greece this July. Riccione, Italy - Price Club Friday, July 13th
Rome, Italy - Oasi Beach Saturday, July 14th
Barcelona, Spain Razzmatazz Friday, July 20th
Athens, Greece - Reina Club Thursday, July 26th
Zakynthos, Greece - Birazze Club Friday, July 27th
Pelopponissos, Greece - Blu Club Sunday, July 29th
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In a red carpet interview, prior to Dave's performance the other night at the MusicCares benefit, he officially confirmed that he is working on another solo record. You can see the announcement in a new video greeting that he did on Depeche Mode's official website. Click here
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Here is the tracklist for Alan Wilder's new Recoil album, "subHuman", out on Mute Records on July 6th. The album will be available on CD, CD/DVD, and a 2 LP gatefold vinyl.The details for the new Recoil album are slowly, but surely starting to come in. The cover art and tracklist revelald this week already with plenty of more details coming soon.
Here is "subHuman"'s tracklist:
1.Prey
2.Allelujah
3.5000 Years
4.The Killing Ground
5.Intruders
6.99 To Life
7.Backslider
We'll share more details on the new album as we get them in.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante wil be performing with Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan tonight at the Third Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert to Honor Chris Cornell and Jeff McClusky.
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