New album set for April 20th says EMI
In a very wordy press release put out today, EMI officially restates what the band officially revealed at the press conference yesterday: Mode is back in the fold at Mute/EMI. The press release (copied in full after the jump) is fleshed out with comments from EMI staffers, Mode-man Andy Fletcher, as well as everybody’s fave label boss: Daniel Miller!
EMI PRESS RELEASE (with the release date bit in bold):
Depeche Mode sign worldwide exclusive deal with EMI Music – to include the US for the first time
Agreement expands EMI label Mute’s decades-long relationship with multi-platinum electronic music vanguards
Depeche Mode to release new album in April 2009, followed by first-ever stadium tour in May
LONDON, 7 OCTOBER 2009 — EMI Music is thrilled to announce that it has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with multi-platinum recording artists Depeche Mode. EMI Music’s Mute label has been the best-selling British trio’s international home since 1981 when the label released the group’s debut single Dreaming of Me in the U.K. The new deal means that EMI Music will now release Depeche Mode’s music in the US for the first time, as well as in the rest of the world.
Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode said: “We are so pleased to be continuing our relationship with Mute, and we feel very positive about the new team and set-up at EMI. This is going to be an exciting new chapter.”
Nick Gatfield, EMI Music’s president – A&R Labels, North America, the UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with Depeche Mode, and to be supporting them in the US for the first time. They are one of the world’s most innovative and successful bands who continuously push boundaries and excite fans with their recording and live work.”
Daniel Miller, chairman, Mute, said: “I am really happy to be continuing to work with the band. They have been reaching new creative heights in the studio and they have one of the most devoted fanbases of any band in the world today. I believe that the Mute and EMI teams are extremely well positioned to help Depeche Mode build on their success.”
The first release under Depeche Mode’s worldwide agreement with EMI Music is a new studio album, the band’s twelfth, due outside the U.S. on April 20th, 2009, and in the US on April 21st. Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andy Fletcher are currently in New York working on the album, which will be the follow-up to Depeche Mode’s 2005 release Playing the Angel, which reached No. 1 in 18 countries.
In addition, Depeche Mode has announced dates for the European leg of its “Tour of the Universe 2009” — the group’s first-ever stadium tour in which they will perform in 28 cities across 21 countries. The tour, which kicks off in Israel on May 10th, is the band’s first since 2005’s “Touring the Angel” trek, which smashed European sales records with 1.8 million tickets sold across 87 shows.
Formed in Basildon, England, in 1980, Depeche are considered the founding fathers of the ’80s synthpop movement and have become one of the most influential pop groups of the last 25 years by inspiring generations of new artists with their sublime, superlative electronica. The group has racked up multiple hit singles, including Just Can’t Get Enough, Everything Counts, Enjoy the Silence, People Are People, Master and Servant, Personal Jesus, Policy of Truth and Precious. Their 11 studio albums — 1981’s Speak & Spell, 1982’s A Broken Frame, 1983’s Construction Time Again, 1984’s Some Great Reward, 1986’s Black Celebration, 1987’s Music for the Masses, 1990’s Violator, 1993’s Songs of Faith and Devotion, 1997’s Ultra, 2001’s Exciter, and 2005’s Playing the Angel — have collectively sold more than 75 million copies worldwide.
45 Comments
08 October 08 at 1:32am
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hey im 39 and been a dm fan since their first release,like many of my friends we r stoked about a new album coming out but please pleasex a million come and do a show in new zealand, we are begging u!!!!!!
08 October 08 at 5:28pm
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Im 24 and i have been into DM since Ultra, i saw them in 1998 on the singles tour and after loads and loads of gigs since i have not seen one even close, im a huge huge fan and i am so so excited about the new tour im getting tickets as soon as possible!! As a younger fan i just want to asure the group and fans that new people hear their stuff and fall in love with them just as we have, gotta love the Mode!
08 October 08 at 10:10pm
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I only hope that the new album is a HUGE improvement on the last one. Playing the Angel was a real stinker (personal view) with the exception of 'precious' which was a great song. I've been a fan since 1981 and would love to hear quality mode music again. Don't let us down again guys, Lets have a stonking album this time!
08 October 08 at 10:45pm
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PLEASE PLAY "NOTHING" THIS TOUR!!!
09 October 08 at 4:12am
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Love my DM...I'm a 41 year old young lady and longgggg time fan...Ever since I heard "Shake the Disease". Please let Denver, Colorado USA become a part of the " DM Universe" tour. I've been blessed in seeing 6 tours. I can not wait for the new stuff. Sincerely a life long fan, Toni
09 October 08 at 6:56am
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Please come to NZ or even Australia, this will be the second tour that I have missed since moving to NZ. Please come down under
09 October 08 at 6:06pm
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The guys looked well pleased to be in the limelight again, and so soon after PtA. I couldn't work out whether it was the new album, the new deal with EMI or what it was, but they seemed really relaxed with each other- that was greatto see. The Coldplay moment was hilarious! :o)
09 October 08 at 7:31pm
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fantastic news, just booked my tickets for london. I have waited so long for them to come back. disappointed only 1 date in uk. got to travel 4 hours to get there, but will be worth it.
09 October 08 at 8:17pm
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Mark love NZ was there in the summer especially Wellington. Also been a DM fan for years though they lost it a bit around Ultra I really admire them for being so appreciative of and loyal to their fans. Already got tickets for London so well stoked!!!!!
09 October 08 at 8:19pm
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Anybody any thoughts on what they want as a playlist obviously we dont know the new tracks yet!!
10 October 08 at 8:47am
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Ditto Jason, whilst PTA had some decent tracks, the whole thing just didn't sit together well. I hope the guys think they can improve on that showing. It's high time for a career defining moment again...something to peg your hat on and say "They can still do it after all this time." (which they can, PTA wasn't a disaster by any means)
10 October 08 at 1:49pm
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I'm almost 35 and I've been listening to DM since 1988! What a great band Depeche Mode is! Please Please Please come back in Calgary this time!!!
11 October 08 at 3:18am
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Good to hear they are coming out with something new in 09, however I do have one major problem. I'm not the type of DM fan who has to have music the old way and have it be mainly digital, however why can't we have one album that goes down that road and have it more electronic then guitar based. I just feel DM sounds the best when they did the Violator album, or Ultra but when they continue to poor in more guitar it just doesn't seem right for a full album.
11 October 08 at 7:46am
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Well, I'm only 16!! And I Love DM's music very much! Depeche Mode 4ever & ever & ever....)))
11 October 08 at 10:25am
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Brilliant! A question, will be it possible to see the group elsewhere with TW (Belgium)… For example in National Forest or Antwerpen?
11 October 08 at 7:39pm
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long live the mode,was dissapointed no birmingham midlands uk gig,only o2 london i thought mmm..next best gig,as its mine and my best friends 40th nxt yr the best place to celebrate it has got to b in berlin seeing the mode on 14th june bring it on,as for new album come on have they realy ever let us down.
11 October 08 at 7:45pm
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obviously neil and jason are non believers in new music.
12 October 08 at 7:22pm
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wooooooooooooow..... finally they're coming to south america....AND THAT it means CHILE!!!!!.....IM looking forward to seeing them....I love depeche.... GREETINGS FROM HERE.... SEE YA........
12 October 08 at 7:26pm
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lalala........ I agree with my dude up there.... all I WANT is to see depeche here in chile...we've been waiting for them since a loooooong time ago...... please come back to chile!!!!!!
12 October 08 at 7:29pm
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woooooooooooow I love depeche....... and im looking forward to seeing them here in chile.....Im a huge fan......and I mean it...... greetings from here...
13 October 08 at 12:01am
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You guys are back, perfect news for an old fan. Wish all the best for the new album but would like to remind you to play old songs life too. DM should announce exactly this to speed up sale of tickets for the tour.
13 October 08 at 10:36am
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I am a brit moving to NZ at the end of November but my European ticket has just been booked. If they play NZ, its a huge bonus! Any news on this? When would they decide?
13 October 08 at 12:44pm
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Jason You do not need to hear the new album to get tickets to see DM. You just know that live they are going to be awesome. A true fan would buy his/her tickets regardless. You will not get tickets now, as only 1 gig announced so far and all sold out.
14 October 08 at 11:51am
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What the hell is 'new music'? Just didn't like it that much, didn't realise I had to follow the crowd just because it's dM. If the likes of Damaged People, Introspectre, Macro is the best they can do these days I'm worried! A few too many fillers there for my liking.
14 October 08 at 11:47pm
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Depeche come to chile , plesae.
14 October 08 at 11:52pm
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Iam 27 year old.and I want see you soon in chile.
15 October 08 at 10:34am
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Please I come from Spain.In my Country we want that DM come to Spain, and I'd want specially in my town.My town is like Arvika in Sweden, My town is Plasencia in Spain,is between Madrid and Lisbon, and when DM have a concert in Lisbon,they can come here,in my town.(Arvika has 26.000 people,Plasencia has 40.000 people). If Dave,Andy or Martin read my message,please, I ask to you,come here,please. Thank you.
15 October 08 at 2:44pm
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WHAT ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA!!! PLEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEE!!!
18 October 08 at 9:44pm
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Here it comes again. DM are back to Lithunia. In august 2001 the most exciting show i 've ever seen took place there. Martin, Dave and Andy if you read this message I beg pardons for mischief with that bus that had to bring girls and band to airport. I couldn't get enough......:)
21 October 08 at 9:47am
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Why there is no tour dates in Russia or Ukrain???))))) We NEED YOU!!!!!
21 October 08 at 9:54am
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Depeche - are the Best!!! Depeche forever&ever&endless... Love you! I had never been on your live shows =( Dave, Mart, Andy, please, come into Ukraine.
23 October 08 at 8:39am
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I agree on the call for some NZ and Australia dates. I couldn't get across to Sydney for the 1994 show. I've been a fan for over 20 years and have never seen them live. There have to be enough fans down here to justify some shows!!!!!
25 October 08 at 4:54pm
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hello i from chile south america and like depeche mode in my country please bye thank
25 October 08 at 9:56pm
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congrats to South America DM are the greatest band on earth. can't wait to see them in New York City. seen them twice and it's awesome. viva DM
26 October 08 at 1:11am
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i hope to see Depeche mode come to my country Peru!
30 October 08 at 8:28pm
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I just wish they would actually do a real tour of the UK. London eveytime!!! What about stadiums in the UK? What about Wembley and its 90,000 capacity? The O2 Arena is a joke in England as the tickets are sold by the O2 people to "corporate industry insiders etc"......not to fans!!! By only announcing 1 gig here they have priced every true fan out of a ticket. Touts rule the tickets market in England.
02 November 08 at 7:13am
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i am 31 and have been a fan of DM since the early 80's unfortunitly i have never been able to see them in concert and would love for them to come to calgary on there next tour...please please please that would be a dream come true
02 November 08 at 11:22pm
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Ticket sites are selling 02 tickets for £90 to £150. I dont have that money. Where are these tickets coming from? Ticketmaster if you ask me.
07 November 08 at 10:50am
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I'm 34 and I been a DM fan for 20 years my all time favorite band. This is great news I cant wait for the tour to come to Los Angeles!!! I went twice to the touring the angel tour, and I might just do it for this one again!!! So excited this is good news for me today. Like always the band cheers me up!!!!
11 November 08 at 10:54pm
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i've loved DM since i was 13 years old. i'm now 39 and i still absoluately love them. this is fabulous news. love from toronto!!!!
16 November 08 at 10:08pm
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To me 28 years, I listen DM since 1993, was at a concert in Moscow in 1998. Very much would like to see DM at itself in Minsk, Belarus (2000000 people)
06 December 08 at 7:04pm
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Yes as I earlier said, I love depeche Mode, Even though the lead singer is in his late 60's. I have all of their records. i especially like it when they performed with Donnie and Marie and sang that song "Im a little bit country and hes a little bit rock n roll". I also like the dufus with the 1960's glasses. Im surprised to see them still around. they probably still perform in their Depends underpant diapers.
13 December 08 at 6:23pm
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wow. the above comment is funny. anyways, i cannot wait until this new album!!!!!!!!!
16 February 09 at 4:57pm
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i did NOT write the above comment. It is funny. Please delete it! rekha ;0)
11 March 09 at 8:46pm
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I would like to congratulate the lead singer on his new set of false teeth. Last concert he didnt have a good pair and the air kept slipping out above and made whistling sounds when he was singing. I think he should of used Peposident to hold the new set in.