Classic Albums
Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ Turns 30
Usually, when reviewing an album for XS Noize, I’m obliged to give a rating out of ten to reflect how I feel about it. Whenever I am considering how an album rates on that scale, […]
Depeche Mode
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist – Humanist
‘Humanist’, inspired and created by musician Rob Marshall, brilliantly explores the deep and dark recesses of the human race, supported by an array of ground-breaking artists. As morality, spiralling suicide rates, the fragility of the […]
Gigs
Depeche Mode’s DAVE GAHAN joins HUMANIST for new single ‘Shock Collar’ – Watch Video
Humanist, the expansive and ambitious project orchestrated by guitarist and producer Rob Marshall, is announced today alongside the album’s new single “Shock Collar”, featuring iconic Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan. The self-titled debut album will […]
New music
DEPECHE MODE announce the release of the new documentary and concert film, SPIRITS in the Forest
Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing, Sony Music Entertainment and BBH Entertainment, are excited to announce the upcoming release of the new feature-length documentary and concert film, SPIRITS in the Forest, coming to cinemas worldwide […]
New music
DEPECHE MODE collector’s edition series continues with release of Black Celebration & Music For The Masses The 12″ Singles, May 31st
Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Black Celebration | The 12″ Singles and Music For The Masses | The 12″ Singles – out May 31st. Each of […]
New music
Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward on December 14, 2018.
Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again | The 12″ Singles and Some Great Reward | The 12″ Singles on December 14, 2018.Each of these definitive box sets contains six 12″ vinyl singles contemporaneous […]
Gigs
GOLDFRAPP share new video for ‘OCEAN’ featuring DEPECHE MODE’S DAVE GAHAN
Goldfrapp has today released the video for their current single Ocean. Directed by Alison Goldfrapp, the clip is a typically stunning addition to the band’s portfolio of work. Ocean comes ahead of the release of […]
Gigs
GOLDFRAPP announce release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition including track with Dave Gahan – Listen
Goldfrapp has today announced the release of Silver Eye: Deluxe Edition, out on the 6th July on Mute. The set includes a re-recording of the original album’s track ‘Ocean’, now performed as a duet with […]
News
New Sky Arts documentary on iconic Hansa Studios: By The Wall 1976-90 airs on 10th January
‘Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90’ is a brand new, feature-length film by Mike Christie documenting the historical, cultural and artistic significance of Hansa Studios – an iconic music recording studio complex situated in Berlin. […]
Gigs
DEPECHE MODE: The Global Spirit Tour Project on Almost Predictable Almost
To celebrate Depeche Mode’s globe-straddling Global Spirit Tour, Glasgow based Depeche Mode blog Almost Predictable Almost is running The Global Spirit Tour Project. The project’s aim is to feature a review of every show on […]
Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Depeche Mode, O2 Arena, London Nov 22 2017
Xs Noize contributor David McElroy’s blog Almost Predictable Almost is running The Global Spirit Tour Project which is featuring a review of every gig on Depeche Mode’s Global Spirit Tour written by fans. For full […]
Gigs
DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…
After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]
Gigs
DEPECHE MODE will return to the UK and Ireland for four indoor shows in November of 2017
Following an incredible, sold-out homecoming show on Saturday night at London Stadium, Depeche Mode are excited to announce that they will return to the UK and Ireland for four indoor shows in November of 2017. […]
spotify playlists
Listen To A Spotify Playlist Of XS NOIZE’S Best Recent Tracks
Each week we will be putting together Spotify playlists featuring music from artists and bands that we have been swinging our pants to at XS Noize Towers. Since this is our first playlist we have included […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: DEPECHE MODE Play The BARROWLANDS, Glasgow – 26th March 2017
Depeche Mode’s headlining appearance at the BBC6 Music Festival was always going to be a very, very special event. This is a band that pulls in stadium attendances of in excess of 68,000 – tickets […]
Album of the week
Album Review: Depeche Mode – Spirit
As you might have gathered from my Classic Album – Violator piece, I’m a Depeche Mode fan. Reviewing them objectively can be hard given my, ahem, devotion to the band and the fact that a […]
New music
Depeche Mode Unveil Video for “Where’s The Revolution” – Watch
Iconic, multi-platinum selling musical pioneers Depeche Mode have unveiled their much anticipated video for new single “Where’s The Revolution” today. The track, which Depeche Mode teased during their highly viewed press conference in Milan this […]
New music
Depeche Mode Release Tracklisting For New Album ‘Spirit’
Depeche Mode have released their much anticipated new single “Where’s The Revolution” today. A powerful and timely track, the song vibrates with a drum laden, menacing energy, anchored in frontman Dave Gahan’s vocals demanding, “Where’s […]
Track Of The Day
Track of the Day: Depeche Mode – ‘Where’s The Revolution’
After months of near frenzied anticipation among the Depeche Mode fanbase, the band are back with the release of their new single Where’s The Revolution. Go on any Depeche forum, Twitter, Facebook and more and […]
New music
Depeche Mode To Release New Single “Where’s The Revolution” on February 3rd
Iconic, multi-platinum selling musical pioneers Depeche Mode will release their much anticipated new single “Where’s The Revolution” on Friday, February 3rd. The track, which Depeche Mode teased during their highly viewed press conference in Milan […]