An Introduction To… is a series of Mute compilations. Neither a "best of" nor a "greatest hits" but rather a series of compilations giving a revealing introduction to the world of Mute's Artists.
"This is the Balanescu Quartet" is a 12-track album including re-interpretations of Kraftwerk classics and seminal works composed and selected by the Balanescu Quartet, one of the most visionary string quartets of our time.
"Konnecting" is a 15-track collection of electro-pop songs bringing together for the first time the works and three guises of electronic pioneers David Baker and Simon Leonard - I Start...
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In an interesting twist, Dave Gahan is asking the questions this time! The Depeche Mode front man has done an interview with Gucci designer Frida Giannini for Interview Magazine. They discuss everything from fashion, inspiration, cars, and more. An interesting read for sure, to check out the interview, click here!
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Fletch is bringing his DJ set to Aarhus, Denmark on Friday, and we've got a few spots on the guest list to give away. Fletch will be joined on the evening by members of local heroes Nephew and Spleen United, so definitely not a night to miss if you're in or around Aarhus. So how do you enter to win these spots on the guest list? Read on...
All you have to do is answer this simple question: What is Andy Fletcher's middle name? Email your answer to petertoo@mac.com, and be sure to include your full name. Winners will be notified directly. We've got six spots in total, and will be giving them away...
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FANS from all over the globe will make their way to Basildon for a weekend pilgrimage to the hometown of legendary Depeche Mode. They will get a chance to pay tribute to the electronic band, which was formed in the town in 1980. The event has been made possible by Deb Danahay - a former girlfriend of Vince Clarke, one of the original band members, and founder of its fan club. She has arranged two events - a gig with Speak and Spell, allegedly the best Depeche Mode tribute group, and an exhibition of memorabilia after seeing the enormous following the band still has.
“It’s all down to Facebook,”...
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Album opener and first single, Push Push, is a hauntingly gritty and atmospheric track that instantly makes one think of Eigner's 2005 solo record, Recovery, on which Florian also sang on a couple of songs. It's a great track, and the obvious single pick.
Who Says It's Real? sounds like the long lost sonic cousin of Martin Gore's Counterfeit 2 album. Some wonderful vocal arrangements here, and a great drive to the song. A single contender perhaps?
The album's third track The Unstoppable Collision is a space age lullaby - quirky and charming. And while the guitar is supplied by none other than...
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