Chorus.fm — Watch *Depeche Mode (http://www.absolutepunk.net/depechemode)*'s music video for "Soothe My Soul" in the replies. more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Recently, Christopher Clemons of the Seattle Seahawks said that any NFL player who comes out and reveals that his is gay...that would be considered a selfish act.  This reminds me of a story from my childhood... When I was in high school, one of my... more info

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Mercury News, California — Duran Duran tops votes, while Devo, KISS, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, the Cars, Janet Jackson and the Cure also advance to third round as readers pick who they think should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. more info

Consequence of Sound — All 50 minutes of intimacy. more info

KEXP Seattle — This week’s short list of new releases sees some old names returning with fresh new sounds. 80′s electronic alternative icons Depeche Mode return with their thirteenth studio album, perhaps their strongest effort yet in this post Y2K world. Delta... more info

Consequence of Sound — Beer, donuts, and cynicism. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Robert Birnbaum interviews author George Saunders. RB: Right. There are too many variables involved in commercial success. GS: So for me the trick has been to structure my life so that most of my time is spent in the writing... more info