It isn't often a band manages to capture my attention right off the bat, but Compact Space certainly managed it. Before learning more about the band, the debut single, "Push Push", struck a chord - it felt both very familiar and entirely fresh. A feeling that was quickly explained when I learned who was behind this charming record.
Compact Space consists of Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer, two thirds of whom should be instantly recognizable names to any Depeche Mode fan. If they don't ring a bell, allow me to introduce them: Christian Eigner joined Mode's live line-up...
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Here is HOME's review of the recent Perfect Club remixes and the new Fragile Tension Club promo remixes. From legends, to indie rockers, to new comers.. these remixer picks are a unique and eclectic bunch! Read on for all the details!
All remixes, whatever genre, will always be met with mixed reactions. Some fans will hate the one geared for club play while others will embrace the reinterpretation of the original. Like anything, it's just a matter of taste. I'd like to preface this review with telling you how disappointed I have been in the remixes for Sounds Of The Universe so far. Normally...
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Who's Compact Space, and why should you care? Well, Compact Space is a band featuring Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer. The first two should sound familiar to any and all Mode fans. The trio started writing together in 2008. The first single 'Push Push' is available on iTunes and Amazon right now (link below), and a remix by Andrew Phillpott is still to come, and the album is due to be released at the end of the year. Both album and single were produced by Christian and mixed by Paul PDub Walton.
I just received the single, and I'm now trying to come to terms with it's plethora...
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We're very excited to finally be able to report that Nitzer Ebb will be supporting Depeche Mode on their 2010 dates. Yay!
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Just wanted to let you all know about a fab interview with Daniel Miller over at TheQuietus.com, done to help promote the new BBC series Synth Britannia. The interview delves into early Mute-lore with Daniel talking about early The Normal and much more, including Depeche Mode. Go here and read! Now!
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