Guardian Music — Digital, BrightonOutside, at the end of a sizzling April day, the horizon has vanished – the sea is exactly the same deep ozone blue as the sky. Inside this sweltering, sold-out beachfront venue, Metronomy are playing their lustrous new album, one ... more info

Guardian Music — The release of Lady Gaga's single Judas at Easter hasn't caused much of a stir. Has religious controversy in pop music run out of steam?Speculation over the Christmas No 1 is a well-loved annual tradition, but spare a thought for its forgotten siblin... more info

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Guardian Music — Mute Records is the home of Erasure and Depeche Mode, but a two-day festival at London's Roundhouse is a reminder that it also champions the very best of the avant-gardeAlexis PetridisShort Circuit In an era where festivals are lambasted for playing ... more info

The Quietus — The Nume talks John Foxx and how he tried to sign Depeche Mode more info

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ContactMusic — Depeche Mode rocker Dave Gahan will be honoured at an upcoming charity concert for his work with recovering addicts. The singer will receive MusiCare's Stevie Ray Vaughan Award at the organisation's Map concert in Los Angeles on 6 May (11). Jan... more info

Guardian Music — Bat for Lashes' Natasha Khan joins British Sea Power in using artistic patronage online, in this month's roundup of music on the webOn Monday night, artrock scamps British Sea Power performed at the Roundhouse in London, surrounded by monks, sword da... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Bat For Lashes covered Depeche Mode’s “Strangelove” as a favor for Gucci in promotion of one of their new fragrances. I wasn’t all that familiar with the original, but from what I can hear, she does a nice job reworking it. Certainly makes it... more info