If you missed his first mix for Drop The Biscuit, they just posted up a brand new mix Martin L. Gore put together for them. It's a good insight into what Martin has been listening to and maybe some hints at future remix producers for forthcoming MG releases? Mix includes tracks from Chris Liebing that features Gary Numan, Alex Somers, Throwing Snow, and more.
Have a listen here:
https://www.dropthebiscuit.co.uk/podcast/martin-l-gore-2/?fbclid=IwAR3JNJpu5zfSVPF85KBA-9Qctx6lpKylZTqvGtpqKRcqfoDqtCwxu4mh1V8
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The 2021 Grammy Nominations were released and we were pleased to see that the MODE Box Set was nominated. It was nominated in the "Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package" category alongside releases from names like Wilco & The Greatful Dead. Congratulations to the MODE art director Jeff Schulz and Depeche Mode on this nomination!
Here's the full list of Nominees:
Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package
FLAMING PIE (COLLECTOR'S EDITION) Linn Wie Andersen, Simon Earith, Paul McCartney & James Musgrave, art directors (Paul McCartney) GIANTS STADIUM 1987, 1989, 1991...
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Be sure to tune in to Worldwide FM on Wed the 25th to hear Martin Gore on Ralph Moore's show. Here's the info:
Ralph Moore with Martin Gore
"Sit back as club culture connoisseur Ralph Moore interviews key electronic music figures exploring their passions outside the studio. Every episode aims to unearth insightful, conversational gems with the emphasis on digging into the guest’s left-of-centre interests. All this with time to spare for delving into Ralph’s vast musical vault, amassed throughout his twenty year career in dance music. Expect distinguished...
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Classic Pop Magazine has a new issues coming soon dedicated to Vince Clarke. It's being relesed in with 4 different covers, one including his time in Depeche Mode. This edition will be published on the 3rd December 2020 and pre-orders will be despatched afterwards.
From Classic Pop Magazinw:
"The all-new Classic Pop Presents Vince Clarke is now available to pre-order. From pioneering Depeche Mode's rise to notoriety to helming Erasure, one of the UK’s most successful pop duo’s in history, there is no denying that Clarke is a master behind the synthesizer. Be sure to get your...
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Mute just posted up the Official Visual video of Martin Gore's new song, "Mandrill" on their official YouTube channel. I wish they gave more info on who made this stunning visual, but hopefully we'll get those details soon. We'll update the post when that info becomes available. While a talented artist, I don't think that Pockets Warhol is animating video just yet.
"Madrill: is of course taken from the forthcoming EP 'The Third Chimpanzee', released 29 January 2021. Mute are taking pre-orders now at: https://mute.ffm.to/mg-ttc
https://youtu.be/DppPzGLjN6s
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