Fan sites were one thing back in the day, but dealing with social networking rumor explosions must be a nightmare for Depeche Mode's management or any bands management for that matter. Well it seems the speculation has hit a point that the bands manager, Jonathan Kessler, has released a statement regarding the much rumored 2013 tour dates. While he is confirming that the band will be hitting the road next year, he's not confirming anything else at this time. Regardless of what you know, think you know, who you know, or what you believe... this is what the band is saying.
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If you're on Twitter, I'm sure you saw this, but we had to share this for anyone who may have missed it. In an amazing score on Ebay, Brat (www.depechemode.com) found this hilarious early press release for Depeche that you just have to read. I don't even know where to start with the highlights, it's just one of those things you have to read. It's classic Mode in it's self-depreciation, but also in it's forecasting of things to come. My personal favorite is them siting "The Buggles" (Video Killed The Radio Star) as an influence, just comedy right there. That's a joke right? I can actually hear Daniel...
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After some back and fourth on when this EP was gonna see the light of day, the release info on the third single from the Martin Gore/Vince Clarke collaboration known as VCMG is finally official. The "Aftermaths" EP hits the streets running on Aug 20th. There will be a 12" with remixes from LFO and Alva Noto as well as a digital single that will feature bonus remixes from Vince himself as well as Christoffer Berg and Gesaffelstein. It's great to get the info on this one and we look forward to it's release. Personally, I can't wait to add this 12" to my collection as I still obsess on vinyl singles.
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We don't normally report on rumors, but social networking sites and the fan websites are all a buzz about a possible Soulsavers live gig with Dave Gahan. There is so much fan speculation on it, we thought we might address it and mention what is going on out there. Fueled by a now deleted Tweet from Martyn LeNoble saying he was looking forward to playing a "secret gig" with both Soulsavers and Dave, sites like depechemode.de, Facebook, and Twitter all went on to report and discuss the show. The rumored details are that it's an invite only show to take place Saturday, July 21st somewhere in Hollywood....
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The New York based website sonicscoop.com has a great feature on Dave Gahan's home studio that you should check out. There is some great insight from Kurt Uenala, aka Kapt10Kurt, on the set up as well as some pictures for everyone to check out. A good read for the casual fan and some great tech stuff for all the musicians and studio buffs out there.
Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode: An Inside Look at His Very Personal Studio
July 1, 2012 by David Weiss
New York City and rock stars were made for each other.
Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan has many good reasons to settle in NYC.
Wherever...
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