DepecheMode.de: James Ford is producing the next album

For weeks speculation about the question of who produces the new Depeche Mode album. Since today there is finally a name to it. James Ford official confirmation is still pending.
The British musician and producer is a founding member of Simian Mobile Disco project that the will be aware of you just at least. hand acquaintance, the artist, has worked for Ford in the past as a producer.
With the “Arctic Monkeys” Ford worked on a total of three studio albums. For “Florence and the Machine”, he produced the debut album “Lungs”. In addition, artists like Beth Ditto, Birdy, “Mumfort & Sons” and “Little Boots” are on his list.

Source:
DepecheMode.de (in German)
DepecheMode.de (Google Translate)