New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — It'll take more than a sprained knee and a "low-grade malignant tumor" to keep Depeche Mode from spreading its time-tested brand of brooding synthpop across America this summer. Consider the band's many personal tribulations: lead singer Dave Gahan'... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mredondo said...The NEW MAS is back!!I've fully customized my Blogger Template to reflect the blog - so check out the new look and the new music:• Jimi Hendrix - The Royal Albert Hall Rehearsals• Depeche Mode - Touring The Angel Wantaugh,... more info

Live Daily — Depeche Mode [ tickets ]'s "Tour of the Universe" jaunt has been plagued with problems from the get go. Lead singer Dave Gahan was diagnosed with bladder cancer early on--which resulted in the cancellation or postponement of several shows--and then s... more info

TheFrontloader.com — This is a guilty pleasure of mine. Book of Love's 1986 self-titled debut came to my attention via a friend of mine who was very much into Depeche Mode. She loved the synthpop sound and knew that I did as well, thus letting me borrow the extended... more info

My Old Kentucky — The last Lollapalooza of the this decade is in the books and despite, what on paper, looked like a less than impressive lineup, it turned out another weekend of exciting and memorable moments just as in years past. Every year going at Lolla, one is e... more info

Stereogum — This is a special Depeche Mode photo set Andrew Youssef delivered: there are no photos of Dave Gahan with his shirt off! Increyable. The singer's recent illness forced the band to cancel a spate of dates, so chalk it up to health concerns rather t... more info

A Walking Disast3r — FILTER MAGAZINE LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW MUSIC PUBLICATION: FILTER UNBOUND INAUGURAL ISSUE FEATURES ICONIC ELECTRONIC BAND: DEPECHE MODE AUGUST 17, 2009 – LOS ANGELES, CA – FILTER, a leading national independent music magazin... more info

NME — Electronic pioneers deliver stellar performance at the Hollywood Bowl more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Depeche Mode @ MSG (more by Tim Griffin) "Depeche Mode has been forced to cancel their appearance Friday, August 14th at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in San Diego due to doctor's orders that lead singer Dave Gahan continue on complete vocal... more info

Tastes Like Caramel — We arrived in Chicago a day early to hit the town and get to Grant Park bright and early for Friday’s line-up. The line to pick up 3-day passes was extremely long so we were unfortunately unable to get into the park in time to catch Hockey (who see... more info