NME — frYars have got Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan to sing on debut album 'Dark Young Hearts' after a chance studio encounter. more info

The Red Radio — Get ready...The tiniest little glimpse you can ever imagine of Depeche Mode in the studio working on their 12th studio album in NYC. Even though the clip gives you pretty much nothing - it still really excites us! New DM... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Big name bands like Take That and Oasis are leading a boom in gig ticket sales, with UK stadium shows selling in record time despite the credit crunch.Take That are expected to sell 700,000 tickets on Friday for their 2009 tour, a week after 500,000 ... more info

Popeater — Hilary Duff's new single Reach Out borrows liberally from the '80s pop song Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode. Homage? Theft? more info

AOL Music — Hilary Duff's new single Reach Out borrows liberally from the '80s pop song Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode. Homage? Theft? more info

Dlisted — Hilary Duff has a new video out for her song "Reach Out," which completely samples rips off Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus." No. No. No. This is illegal, right? A ho like Hilary Duff can't just take a Depeche Mode song, rip it to shreds,... more info

Idolator — The (slightly NSFW) video for Scott Weiland's "Paralysis," the first clip off his forthcoming solo album Happy In Galoshes, is a weird blend of the clips for U2's "Desire," Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," and Madonna's "Justify My Love" that in th... more info

Paste Magazine — Diehard Depeche Mode fans probably haven't been enjoying the silence (rim shot) since the electro-pop group's last album, 2005's Playing the Angel. Luckily, the trio of Brits just announced plans to release its 12th album on April 20, 2009, suppo... more info

I Like Music — Tour of the Universe 09, Major World Tour Begins May 09 and a new album due in April 09 more info

Dalston Oxfam Shop — OK I have a fantastic new LP coming up for you on the blog, issue 5 of Debut magazine which I previously featured Issue 1 of.But first I want to treat you to an early Face mag. As you can see there is a bit of a trend here - one of the only ways I ca... more info