Fragile Tension

Exclusive Interview: Kris Menace

Kris Menace is one of the most respected producers and DJs in electronic music today and his remixes for Depeche Mode's "Fragile Tension" have been some of the most well received remixes in a long time. Here Kris talks to HOME not only about his remixes, but you get his insight about much, much more. The last few years have been very busy for you, what brought you to electronic music and how did you get interested in making it? I grew up surrounded by a very music interested family. My father was a record collector mostly into Chicago and New York disco and my sister was into new/dark...

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Fragile Tension/Hole To Feed 12″ delayed

Digital Stores Limited have informed people who have the 12" for the next Mode single on order, that it has been delayed: "We regret to inform you that due to a manufacturing issue, Mute Records have been forced to delay the release of the 12” Vinyl in your bundle. We have been informed that Mute are now working towards a release date of the 21st December 2009. As such, we will be unable to ship your order until the 12” Vinyl is released."

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“Fragile Tension/Hole To Feed” tracklist and artwork

On December 7th (in Europe), Depeche Mode will be releasing a special "double A side" single - "Fragile Tension" and "Hole To Feed". Below are the full track listings for all formats. Further details for US digital release dates are pending. Stay tuned! CD (CDBong42): 01. Fragile Tension (Radio Mix) - 3.36 02. Hole To Feed (Radio Mix) - 3.27 03. Perfect (Roger Sanchez Club Mix) 7.24 04. Come Back (SixToes Remix) 4.56 05. Fragile Tension (Laidback Luke Remix) 7.52 06. Hole To Feed (Popof Vocal Mix) 8.42 07. Fragile Tension (Peter Bjorn And John Remix) 3.45 08. Hole To Feed (Joebot...

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Next single gets release date

Germany music site, MusikWoche (www.mediabiz.de), revealed yesterday that the new double-a-side single from "Sounds Of The Universe" will be released in Germany on December 5th December 11th. "Fragile Tension/Hole To Feed" will feature a selection of mixes of both of these tracks, as well as "Perfect" and "Peace", and will be released as an extended CD Maxi, digital download and 12".

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Perfect/FT Club Remix Review

Here is HOME's review of the recent Perfect Club remixes and the new Fragile Tension Club promo remixes. From legends, to indie rockers, to new comers.. these remixer picks are a unique and eclectic bunch! Read on for all the details! All remixes, whatever genre, will always be met with mixed reactions. Some fans will hate the one geared for club play while others will embrace the reinterpretation of the original. Like anything, it's just a matter of taste. I'd like to preface this review with telling you how disappointed I have been in the remixes for Sounds Of The Universe so far. Normally...

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