Stereogum — Vince Clarke was the founding Depeche Mode member who wrote most of the songs on that group’s debut album and then left immediately, then going on to release the great synthpop duos Yaz and Erasure. Neil Arthur is another veteran of great UK synthp... more info

Magnet Magazine — Almost half a century after Gary Numan’s Tubeway Army released its self-titled debut album, it’s necessary to weigh his impact (again, only louder) as a pioneering spirit of post-progressive, ’80s-division electronic rock. That’s the clear di... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Depeche Mode released Black Celebration. Questions of lust and time. Read our Q&A with Martin Gore: The post Depeche Mode Released “Black Celebration” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Los Angeles-based project Some Spirit captivates with a moody, visceral sound on new single “I Won’t Let You Down.” Featuring Jonny Diina on vocals, keys, and guitar, the act excels with a climactic, stylish fervency here — reminding fondly o... more info

Antimusic Rock — December 5th is a good day to be a Depeche Mode fan: Today marks the release of the CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray bundles more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Depeche Mode released Catching Up With Depeche Mode. Can’t you see it’s misery and torture for them? Read our Q&A with Martin Gore: The post Depeche Mode Released “Catching Up With Depeche Mode” 40 Years Ago Today appeared... more info

Obscure Sound — Billy Peake‘s new album Manic Waves delivers a captivating mixture of hooky rock, nostalgic new wave, and sharp lyrical wit. Navigating personal and societal themes, from reflections on family and fatherhood to incisive critiques of modern life, th... more info

Stereogum — In 2023, all-time synthpop legends Depeche Mode released Memento Mori , their first album since the death of founding member Andy Fletcher, and they headed out on a global arena tour. Now, the group is planning to release a new live movie and alb... more info

Antimusic Rock — As the October 28th opening of the Depeche Mode: M limited theatrical engagement approaches, Columbia Records and Sony Music Vision announce two landmark physical releases more info

Stereogum — The xx’s Oliver Sim recently released “Obsession,” his first single not produced by bandmate Jamie xx, and it was really great. Today he’s back with another winner, once again produced by Bullion, once again with a VHS-looking video by Sha... more info