Site News Archive
New single by Kurt Uenala and Dave Gahan
November 17, 2022
Kurt Uenala and Dave Gahan have released a collaborative new single called "G.O.D." They are also set to release a new EP called Manuscript on December 16. Stay tuned for added content here about both the single and EP!
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers on Front and Center
October 14, 2022
If you are in the US and the public television show, Front and Center, airs in your area, be on the lookout for the airing of the Dave Gahan & Soulsavers Imposter Tour performance from Salle Pleyel, Paris (originally from December 10, 2021)! It is set to air on October 15 to kick off Season 11 of the TV show, but check your local public television listings for exact dates and times.
Depeche Mode new album and tour announcement
October 04, 2022
It's official! Depeche Mode are back in action again and are set to release a new album called Memento Mori in Spring 2023. They will also embark on a tour across North America and Europe immediately following the album release. All info regarding the album and tour can be found on the official Depeche Mode website. I will also begin covering this album on this site, as well, especially as I get word on any songs written by Dave.
New English magazine article
September 18, 2022
The newest addition to the Print Article section is an article from the June 1981 issue of The Face magazine. This rare look into Depeche Mode's very early days is called "Depeche Mode: Hurried Fashion."
New magazine articles
September 11, 2022
There are 2 new magazine articles available to read for your pleasure (if you can read Catalan and/or Italian, that is)- one from Quèfem? and another from Rolling Stone (Italy). I have also reorganized the Print Media page to group everything by language. The English section will probably always be the largest since this is a primarily English-speaking website, but as I collect more articles from different countries, those sections will continue to expand, as well!
New Print Article
September 04, 2022
I have posted a new print article called "Dead Man Talking" which comes from the April 1997 issue of Arena magazine. Note that this is not the same as the January 18, 1997 article of the same name from NME, which we also have!
Making of the Dave Gahan Doll
August 27, 2022
The other day, I posted these pictures of a Dave Gahan doll that I had made on social media. The work that went into the doll took many weeks and I was truly happy by the kind words that many of you had to say about it. Many of you also asked me how it was made, and I'm happy to share with you now a brand-new article with photos that details that whole process! Read all about it here.
Hourglass era T-shirt
July 17, 2022
I have posted a new item of memorabilia on this page- an Hourglass era T-shirt. I am not sure if it is official, though!
New minor Dave Gahan tidbit
July 09, 2022
Does anyone remember when Depeche Mode released a Simlish version of the song, "Suffer Well"? Well, they certainly did do such a thing, which you can read a little bit more about on this page.
Andy Fletcher has passed away
May 26, 2022
Andy "Fletch" Fletcher passed away today at the age of 60. He was in Depeche Mode with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore for more than 40 years and played the keyboards and bass. Depeche Mode's Twitter account issued the following statement:
— Depeche Mode (@depechemode) May 26, 2022
Rest in peace, Fletch. Thank you for all of the happiness you have brought to many people all over the world.