martin l. gore

Following a six-year long gap without new music and the traumatic loss of a band member, iconic dark wave pop veterans Depeche Mode enter their fifth decade as recording artists with a true testament of strength. However, one can’t help but wonder whether this is actually the end of their unique journey. Lifelong Depeche Mode fan Norman Fleischer takes a closer look at the band’s 15th studio album and the circumstances that come with its release.

Featuring Bon Iver, City And Colour, Martin L. Gore, Empress Of, Foals.

Featuring Delorean, Wolf Alice, Martin L. Gore, Andy Stott,

Featuring Jamie xx, Built To Spill, Son Lux, Leftfield, Sinkane, Martin L. Gore, Balthazar, SBTRKT.

Instrumental electronic tunes, recorded in his home studio in Santa Barbara.

A new record would mark his first solo release in 12 years.