Listen to VCMG's "Spock"
Last week we reported on former Depeche Mode members Martin Gore and Vince Clarke reuniting for a new musical project called VCMG. Earlier today, Mute, who'll be releasing the duo's first EP EP 1/Spock, posted their debut single "Spock" to the label's Soundloud. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDepeche Mode Members Form New Band
Two of the original four Depeche Mode founding members, Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore , have announced a new musical side project, VCMG, as well as an upcoming album and remix EPs, according to Rolling Stone. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDepeche Mode: The Musical
On the tiny, Mediterranean island of Malta, there’s a new jukebox musical in the works. Adrian Buckle, a theatrical writer and director, is developing a production based on the music of new wave rockers Depeche Mode. Break out your eyeliner and combat boots, theater goers!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDepeche Mode - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre - 9/1/09
Photos taken by Mike White at Lakewood Amphtitheatre... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsPeter Bjorn and John Remix Tourmates Depeche Mode, Headline Own Tour
Like a modern-day Abba with one more mustache, Peter Bjorn and John will continue to put Sweden on the map this fall as the trio sets out on a headlining tour to support this year's critically lauded Living Thing.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Depeche Mode's Andrew Fletcher
Few bands have had the good fortune to be as continually successful as Depeche Mode... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesDepeche Mode tours, gets iTunes Pass treatment
Depeche Mode broke what had come to seem like a vow of silence last Fall, announcing that it would release its first album in four years, Sounds of the Universe, this April. As it turns out, the group's release and upcoming tour work out well for Apple, which recently debuted its new iTunes Pass feature for Depeche Mode fans.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDepeche Mode, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys to headline Lollapalooza, allegedly
According to Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot, Lollapalooza's headliners this year will include Depeche Mode, Jane's Addiction and Beastie Boys. Kot writes, "Though promoters would not confirm the information Friday, multiple sources inside the industry said the three headliners are a lock for the festival." According to Billboard, Kings of Leon will join the line-up as well.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTen Tangential Musical References from The Venture Brothers Seasons One and Two
It's no secret that Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick, creators of the late-night cartoon The Venture Brothers, are pop culture encyclopedias. It's also obvious that the geniuses behind the show are fans of music, and the show's numerous musical references run the gamut from obvious to extremely obscure.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySix Albums to Get Excited About in 2009
When I wrote my Five Movies to Get Excited About in 2009 list a couple weeks ago, ostensibly, I was providing a reader service. But really, I was getting as pumped up about those movies as anyone reading that post. In fact, I'm listening to Ready to Die right now, looking forward to taking in a showing of Notorious this weekend. Looking forward to stuff is fun, and it makes actually experiencing said stuff just that much more awesome (or, alternately, disappointing).Editing the news section of PasteMagazine.com also gets me hyped about forthcoming albums on a daily basis. From big... read more
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