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Peter Bjorn and John to Open for Depeche Mode

On the surface, it makes just about no sense for Swedish pop pros Peter Bjorn and John to open Depeche Mode's summer American tour, since their bubbling-over joy has basically nothing to do with Depeche Mode's brooding synthetic throb. You'd think that someone like Ladytron, who will open a few of Depeche Mode's Eastern European shows, would be a better fit, just based on the sense of elegant gloom they share. Then again, both Depeche Mode and PB&J dress really well and know how to groove, so ...

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21:25 on March 6 2009

Beasties, Jane's Addiction, Depeche Mode Set for Lolla?

Pitchfork — Earlier this afternoon, the Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot reported three of the headliners for this year's Lollapalooza Festival: the Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, and Jane's... more info

23:15 on March 6 2009

Peter Bjorn and John to Open for Depeche Mode

Pitchfork — On the surface, it makes just about no sense for Swedish pop pros Peter Bjorn and John to open Depeche Mode's summer American tour, since their bubbling-over joy has bas... more info

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21:01 on March 6 2009

Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction Headlining Lollapalooza 2009

Stereogum — The Chicago Tribune has confirmed Lolla's big three anchors at the fest going down August 7-9 in Chicago's Grant Park. If only it was 1990 this year. more info

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21:23 on March 6 2009

Beastie Boys & Depeche Mode playing Lollapalooza too?

Brooklyn Vegan — Beastie Boys @ Terminal 5 in 2008 (more by Elizabeth Weinberg) Thanks to Anon for pointing out that The Chicago Tribune has revealed Depeche Mode and the Beastie Boys as ... more info

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