Martin to appear with Alan Wilder in Santa Ana! (no question mark)

Alan just emailed us to confirm that Martin is indeedilidoo appearing at the Recoil event in Santa Ana. Al writes: “We are very excited to bring you news of an exclusive one show-only guest DJ appearance at Recoil’s event at Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, CA on 24th October. A certain Mr Martin L. Gore will be appearing to DJ at an aftershow DM/Recoil party. Martin has graciously agreed to appear just for this event to spin a collection of his favourite tracks. Many will be aware that Martin likes to DJ occasionally and reveal his enthusiasm for electronica.”

Martin to appear with Alan Wilder in Santa Ana?

Depeche Mode web-guy Daniel Barassi posted a teaser video on YouTube, suggesting (should we say “confirming”?) that Martin Gore will be appearing at one of the Recoil events scheduled for the US this fall. Specifically, the Santa Ana show on October 24. The YouTube video shows Alan, then Martin with their respective initials; then the coordinates of Santa Ana followed by the date. The video can be seen after the jump.

Martin back to work… with Vince Clarke!!

Yes, people, you read that absolutely right. Martin is working on a new project with former band-mate, Vince Clarke. So far very little is known, apart from one a single title: “Zaat”. The former Depeche Mode/Yazoo-man revealed the collaboration via Twitter, saying simply: “Am working on the track ‘Zaat’. Collaborating with Martin (Gore) (from Basildon)”.

Berlin & Dresden Recoil gigs announced!

Recoil are heading back to Germany for 2 more much demanded shows! Alan and crew will return to Germany for a show in Berlin at Postbahnhof on Friday November 26th followed by a gig the next night in Dresden at Zeitenstroemung on Saturday November 27th!

Recoil & Gary Numan double bill in Chicago

Following Recoil’s recent US leg tour announcement, we are excited to tell you about another special date to the tour, this time at The Metro in Chicago on the 26th of October. This unique double bill event will see both Recoil and Gary Numan sharing the stage together! Gary and his band will be performing his classic ‘The Pleasure Principle’ album in full!

Recoil ‘Selected Events’ 2010 – USA, Canada and South America!

The Recoil fans in North and South America have a lot to cheer for as Alan Wilder has announced Recoil live dates through The US, Canada, and South America! After a successful tour through Europe, Recoil is ready to hit the road again. More dates and cities will be added soon on this leg of the tour.

Director of Depeche Mode’s forthcoming concert film revealed *UPDATED*

Depeche Mode’s recent tour was committed to the digital equivalent of celluloid back in November of last year, when the band visited Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi for two shows. The filming was directed by Russell Thomas, who has helmed shoots for a wide range of big names in music - from U2, Coldplay, Muse to Kylie Minogue, Beyonce and the likes. Russell is well known for making whatever is in front of his lenses look gorgeous, so we’re in for a visual treat. Check out his showreel (no Depeche included) after the jump.

Mute News: Irmin Schmidt conducts Irmin Schmidt

We Collect Enemies update: DJ Wool & Broad Bean Band

We Collect Enemies - the label headed by ex-Mode-man-extraordinaire Daryl Bamonte - sent over an update on a few of their other acts… namely DJ Wool and Broad Bean Band.

It’s a Boy! Peter is a Dad!!

It’s my honor to announce that Home’s Peter is the proud father of a beautiful baby boy! He was born at 5:24 am and is weighing in at 4170 grams and 54 cm long. Both Mom and baby are doing great and we couldn’t be more excited for Peter and his family! Congratulations!!