Brooklyn Vegan — Over 50 Mute Records artists, past and present, are offering up interpretations of John Cage's famously 'silent' composition for the label's 40th anniversary. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — First single 'Feet' is the poppiest thing Fat White Family have ever released, more Depeche Mode than The Fall. Continue reading… more info

Obscure Sound — We’re happy to premiere “Visceral,” the latest track from Bishop Battle, the Cincinnati-based artist who impressed previously with “Fly Away.” Showing a nocturnal atmospheric pull in the initial verses, “Visceral” captivates right away,... more info

Indie Music News — Bishop Battle’s new track “Fly Away” builds up with an exotic synth-pop opening, driving to an infectious pop hook at 00:55. Depeche Mode and Erasure come to mind as stylistic comparisons as the listener digs … Read More more info

Stereogum — Here's a phrase that tends to bug me when it comes up in music criticism: "style over substance." It's usually thrown around when a writer wants to talk about how a band's flashy but doesn't have much to say, or how they've got some high concepts but... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — New wave legends Depeche Mode returned last year with their 14th album Spirit (via Columbia Records/Mute Records) and we saw them dazzle at the Mohegan Sun Arena in September. They have been touring steadily since with the Global Spirit Tour and brou... more info

NME — England played Panama in the tournament earlier today (June 24) Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher refused to be booked for Isle Of Wight’s Sunday night headline slot because of the World Cup, according to reports. The Manchester musician co-headli... more info

The Quietus — Depeche Mode will reissue all their singles across a series of 12" album themed box sets more info

The Quietus — The first two of a series of sets compiling every Depeche Mode single, newly reissued on 12" vinyl, are out this August more info

NME — Will it rain or shine at the legendary bash? Kasabian, Liam Gallagher and The Killers will be heading to Isle Of Wight Festival This weekend sees the Isle Of Wight Festival return to mark its 50th anniversary, and it looks like the weather migh... more info