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Ben Hillier To Embark On His Third Album With Depeche Mode

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:21:37 +0000

Hot Press reports that Ben Hillier is returning to produce yet another album with Depeche Mode.

The last paragraph of the Hot Press article mentions, “Ben is about to head to the USA to embark on his third album with Depeche Mode in 2012, which will see him again work closely with Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andrew Fletcher.”

You can read the Hot Press article here.

New Depeche Mode Album In Early 2013

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:50:40 +0000

Depeche Mode fan site ‘Home’ reports that Martin Gore, in an interview in German music magazine ‘Sonic Seducer’, revealed the new Depeche Mode record will be out no later than early 2013. The schedule is in sync with earlier statements from Andrew Fletcher, who’s previously said the band was due in the studio in March 2012, and would release an album a year after that.

Also, in an interview with German radio station ‘1Live’, Martin confirmed the January band meeting in Santa Barbara, and also mentioned the early 2013 new Depeche Mode album release.

Depechemode.de Reports Fletch In Santa Barbara

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:08:08 +0000

Depechemode.de is reporting that Fletch is currently in Santa Barbara this week, and it seems that the reports about a band meeting are true. Reports talk about a number of demos (close to 20) and a meeting to discuss the band’s future plans and producer.

The news that depechemode.de is reporting is based on a twitter message by Andy’s wife Grainne. The Fletchers are planning to stay in California for a couple weeks.

Below Grainne’s tweet:

First morning in LA hanging with my BBF for a few days! Hubby went ahead to Santa Barbara last night. Time for a hike now I think.

— Grainne Fletcher (@GrainneFletcher) Januar 8, 2012

Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year From Depeche Mode

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:59:20 +0000

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Depeche Mode Win UK Music Video Award

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:10:17 +0000

The 4th UK Music Video Awards ceremony took place in London’s Leicester Square. Depeche Mode have won the award for ‘Best Alternative Video’ at the 2011 UK Music Video Awards for Personal Jesus (Stargate Remix).

Also, nominated in the ‘Best Alternative Video’ category were James Blake, Klaxons, Tom Vek, Tyler The Creator and Yeasayer. Here is the complete list of nominees.

Best Alternative Video – UK
Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus (Stargate Remix)
James Blake – Lindisfarne
Klaxons – Twin Flames
Tom Vek – Aroused
Tyler The Creator – Yonkers
Yeasayer – Madder Red