Sounds Of The Universe

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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“Peace” second single press release

Depeche Mode and Mute confirmed the second "Sounds..." single pick today in a press release posted to the band's official website. No mention of remixes or any other content specific information, so they are obviously saving the juicy bits for later. New Single Out June 15th On Mute Depeche Mode release their sublime new single 'Peace' on June 15th, taken from their acclaimed album 'Sounds Of The Universe', which entered the UK charts at No. 2 and went straight to No.1 in Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Mexico, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland with more charts...

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“Peace” exclusively on BBC Radio 2

BBC Radio 2 host Chris Evans presented the single mix of "Peace" today, as part of his radio show. The slightly revamped version was presented as Depeche Mode's new single, suggesting that the second "Sounds..." single might indeed hit radios and clubs very soon. The presentation (and track) can be heard via BBC's iPlayer if you're in the UK. Folks outside the UK will like have to wait a bit. The single is hitting store shelves June 15th. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/chris-evans/

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Depeche Mode closed Hollywood Blvd – massive turn out for free show!

Depeche Mode just finished playing their first public live performance in three years. The free show - part of which will be shown on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! - took place smack dab in the middle of Hollywood Blvd, and drew crowds exceeding 14.000 by some estimates. The band performed a total of seven songs... setlist (and thus spoiler) after the jump! If you want to read the live TWITTER FOR THE MASSES feed, you can do so HERE! _ April 23, Hollywood Blvd setlist: Wrong Personal Jesus Walking In My Shoes Come Back Peace Enjoy The Silence Never Let Me Down Again _ A great big thank...

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Future single picks revealed by EMI France

With "Sounds Of The Universe" hitting stores around Europe, french fans got an itsy bitsy teeny tiny exclusive bit of news with their CDs. EMI France plastered the future singles choices all over the CD case (click here to see it). So it now seems confirmed that "Peace" and "Hole To Feed" will join "Wrong" as the single picks for "Sounds Of The Universe".

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