Obscure Sound — A compelling electro-pop sound with both emotive and danceable qualities shows across Anywhere, the new EP from Pol Sembrano. The Seattle-based, Filipino-American composure and classically trained pianist emphasizes an atmospheric yet hooky sound thr... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Depeche Mode released Some Great Reward. It’s a lot like life. Read our Depeche Mode live review from 2023: The post Depeche Mode Released “Some Great Reward” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Flood (U2, PJ Harvey, Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, New Order, Sigur Rós, et al). Enjoy the silence. The post Happy Birthday Flood (U2, PJ Harvey, Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, New Order, Sigur Rós, Et Al) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode). The other one. Read our Q&A with Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore: The post Happy Birthday Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Vince Clarke (Erasure, Depeche Mode, Yazoo). Just can’t get enough. Clarke’s Erasure bandmate Andy Bell on some early influences: The post Happy Birthday Vince Clarke (Erasure, Depeche Mode, Yazoo) appeared first on Magnet Magazine... more info

Antimusic Rock — Former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno has shared a preview of a cover of the Depeche Mode classic 'Precious' more info

Obscure Sound — Phoenix-based act Some Days Are Darker contrast their locale’s sun-filled brightness with a moody post-punk and goth-rock interweaving, citing acts like Depeche Mode and Placebo as influences. “Dead Romance” is their newly released single, aski... more info

Stereogum — The synthy, poppy, gothy Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma are like an Eastern European Depeche Mode, so of course they’re signed to Sacred Bones. New album Belaya Polosa is coming in October, preceded today by lead single “Son.” A note... more info

Obscure Sound — A new project based in Paris, STEREOLUX presents a hypnotic appeal with eclectic flair across the Who Told You EP — varying from the title track’s synth-laden intrigue to the distortion-heavy vigor within “not afraid.” The opening title track... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode, Soulsavers). Like sands through the hourglass … Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore in MAGNET on Gahan: The post Happy Birthday Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode, Soulsavers) appe... more info