By now, Christian Eigner and Daryl Bamonte need little introduction to most of you because of their close and continuing work with Depeche Mode. And now, along with vocalist Florian Kraemmer, they are a trio better known as Compact Space! Their first album is called "Nameless" and it will be released on 24th June 2011! You can get a sneak peak of their song "Push Push" on the bands website now! www.compactspaceworld.com
Compact Space was founded by Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer.
For many years Eigner has played drums for Depeche Mode and has co-written a number...
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Most of our readers should be familiar with the name SixToes, having remixed a couple of Depeche Mode tracks in recent years. But what you might not know is that the London based sextet have an absolutely stunning new video out as a teaser from their forthcoming album. This is definitely a band to keep your eyes on - especially if you're a Depeche Mode fan.
SixToes' remix of "Peace" features on the forthcoming "Remixes 2: 81-11", out on Mute on June 6th, with remixes of "Come Back" and "Jezebel" also out.
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Martin has lined up another DJ gig for charity to take place on 7 May 2011 at The Savoy in Santa Barbara. This show will also feature special guest DJ Matty Matt as well as an intriguing performance by the Savoy house cabaret cirque show, Gypsy Suite. All proceeds will go to Rockshop Academy, a non-profit organization fostering the next generation of aspiring Santa Barbara musicians. More details after the jump!
Date: May 7, 2011, 7pm
Location: The Savoy, 409 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Tickets: $25 General Admission, $50 VIP. VIP tickets include a meet & greet with Martin after...
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The first public preview of the forthcoming remix collection, "Remixes 2: 81>11", has made it's way to Depeche Mode's Facebook page. Here you can listen to Alex Metric's excellent new mix of "Personal Jesus". Also, keep an eye on the Facebook page, where you can expect weekly updates up until around the time of the single's release (at least).
Depeche Mode's Facebook page
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We're very excited about the Mute Short Circuit Festival that takes place at the London Roundhouse between May 13th and 15th 2011. Yesterday afternoon Mute announced a series of new acts including: Richie Hawtin, Martin L Gore (DJ set), Moby (DJ set), Andy Fletcher (DJ set) plus Josh T Pearson playing versions of songs by Mute artists.
These will join the finest Mute alumni ever gathered under one roof, with The Residents, Laibach, Liars, Carter Tutti collaborating with Nik Void, Erasure, T Raumschmiere, Balanescu Quartet, Komputer, Nitzer Ebb, Recoil, SCUM and more and more. Full details can be found...
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