There is a lot going on around the net about the forthcoming Delta Machine Tour DVD, but we're only going to share what we can confirm. Both the BBFC and Anton Corbijn's Facebook page are confirming that the "Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin" concert film will be released in The UK on 17/11. Nothing solid on other parts of the world just yet, but we trust these sources enough to go ahead and report on it here. Like any releases, these things can change. I wish I had more details to share, but the film will be directed by Anton with a whopping running time of 283m 27s. This is the only news regarding...
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Martin Gore is supporting and raising awareness for Direct Relief’s Ebola relief efforts in West Africa and is asking everyone to join him. For every dollar donated using the link below, Martin will match the donation, up to $50,000. If you can, please donate today. If you aren't able to donate financially, simply sharing the video will help in raising the awareness and supporting this great cause. For more info and to donate directly to Direct Relief, simply click here.
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It's times like this that I wish I was better writer. Not that I consider myself a writer by any means, but I do find myself wishing I could honor the 25th anniversary of "Personal Jesus" like these talented writers I read in music publications. Some of these music journalist are able to craft an article that is so insightful and thought provoking that it just sucks you in and you actually forget your reading. At the same time, I also feel that a lot of them are writing in a way that is more about them than the music they are profiling in their piece, so maybe my naivety is more of a strength since...
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Martin has put together a mix for his long time friends over at the Drop The Biscuit. This is by far the most eclectic mix I have ever heard Martin put together and that makes me love it even more. Such a blend of new and old and everything in between. Don't expect what you have heard before! Head over to the site to listen and download the mix by clicking here!
For those interested in the tracklist, here ya go.
Diamond Version- This Blank Action (feat Leslie Winer)
Murcof-Memoria
Ben Frost-Secant
Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man-Mysteries
Daughn Gibson-The Sound of the Law
The Johnny Burnette...
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Andrew Fletcher was nominated and accepted The ALS Association #IceBucketChallenge by his wife Grainne Fletcher. The video was posted today on Andy's Facebook page and I have shared it here for you to check it out. His nominations: Fellow Depeche Mode member Martin L. Gore as well as Mark Crossingham and Matt Cyzer. It's a great organization that's leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. It's...
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