Depeche Mode's publicist issued the following press release today, announcing the band's return to North America in late April for a string of shows throughout April and May.Depeche Mode returning the the States to headline Coachella, and do a string other of yet to be announced concert appearances across the country. With 800,000 tickets sold on the European leg of their massive world tour, Depeche Mode is set to return to the U.S. to headline opening night at Coachella (April 29) as part of a new round of North American dates-including April 27 at San Francisco's Shoreline Amphitheatre--that...
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Depeche Mode will release a Best Of album and DVD at the end of the year, making 2006 a busy year for Depeche collectors. Also scheduled are a Live DVD as well as a complete remastered album backcatalogue.Last year was busy for Depeche Mode, and 2006 is shaping up to be just as busy, with a massive tour already booked, more shows being added all the time and... get this... another album!Don't expect a full length album of new material, however. It's a compilation - a "Best Of" of sorts - that will be in stores in time for Xmas 2006. The "Best Of" will top off a year chuck full of Depeche Mode releases.Simon...
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Future Retro, a remix record putting a modern spin on classic 80s tunes, will finally see the light of day after having been pushed back several times. The album includes a remix by Tiga of Depeche's "Shake The Disease".Looks like the remix collection that features Tiga's new remix of Depeche Mode's 1985 classic single "Shake The Disease" will finally see its release. [b]Future Retro[/b] is a collection of brand new remixes of classic alternative music hits remixed by some of today's biggest club DJs and producers. This project was pushed back from last year and is now coming out on Rhino Records...
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We've added an exclusive interview with Lexicon Avenue to our features.
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Depeche Mode fans may recognize the name Lexicon Avenue for their remix of Dave Gahan's "Dirty Sticky Floors", but they have been making music together for years. Lexicon Avenue is a DJ and production team made up of Scott Bradford, Chris Scott and Mark Armstrong. They have done production and remix work for various record labels and have traveled the world with their busy DJ schedules.
Their remix of "Only When I Lose Myself" is well known among Depeche Mode fans and they just recently released a promotional...
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We've added an exclusive interview with DJ Dan, who remixed "Precious", to our features.
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DJ Dan is one of the biggest and most revered DJs in the world today. Embraced by fans worldwide, he is having the success that so many DJs aspire to. Aside from his busy DJ schedule and making his own music, he has been churning out remixes for the likes of New Order, The Pussycat Dolls, and Depeche Mode.
DJ Dan had some really insightful answers to some questions from Empty World 3's Element about his remix for Depeche Mode's Precious. He speaks about his process of remixing, being...
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