Krystal System Doubles Depeche Mode ‘Master & Servant’ Cover On New EP

October 28, 2009

After winning the best price for their cover of Depeche Mode’s ‘Master & Servant’ on the Alfa Matrix label tribute release, Krystal System completely rewrite six of their songs. The new EP out by the end of November, holds two new versions of their Depeche Mode ‘Master & Servant’ cover. Take a listen to the [...]

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Left 4 Dead 2 & Depeche Mode Continued

October 28, 2009

Left 4 Dead 2 will feature avatar awards including a Depeche Mode t-shirt. Depeche Mode fans on Xbox Live, rejoice, because ‘Left 4 Dead 2’ may be your ticket to sporting band price to your fellow gamers.

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Old Sounds: Depeche Mode’s 1990 Violator

October 28, 2009

By Mike Angus
Throughout the 1980s, emerging technologies were slowly revolutionizing the way music was created, recorded and distributed. From portable computers to digital instruments, synthesizers and simulators, artists were inspired to new heights in innovative sounds and genres. While mainstream pop music struggled awkwardly to harness its potential, electronic music was already a confident underground [...]

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Depeche Mode Pre-Show Music Pt.2

October 26, 2009

The second part of Depeche Mode’s pre-show music is now available through online music shop Beatport. If you have been to the ‘Tour Of The Universe’, you know that before the band takes the stage, there is music playing. The music is picked by Martin Gore. These are track 11-20 of the set:
Ben Klock – [...]

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Peace 12" Will Come To Me

October 25, 2009

For the first time in Depeche Mode’s history, since ‘Dreaming Of Me’ was released back in 1981, there won’t be a 12″ single release. Depmod.com launched a petition to convince Mute Records to release the 12″ single for ‘Peace’. Close to 600 signatures have been collected already. You can join the petition for 12BONG41 here.

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