The third single from VCMG is coming out digitally as an exclusive to Beatport on May 7, everywhere else two weeks later! “Aftermaths” will features remixes from the LFO and Alva Noto and the 12″ vinyl is set to be release on May 18th! Full tracklist and art work after the jump!
Recordstore.co.uk are giving away an exclusive 12×12″ album artwork print of the forthcoming Soulsavers record if you pre-order it from them. In a very cool exclusive, the first 100 of these prints will be signed by both Rich Machin and Dave Gahan. So be sure to head over there and pre-order your copy now! Check it all out by clicking here!
The Quietus has a brand new interview up with Martin L. Gore and Vince Clarke regarding their VCMG project. An insightful interview where they discuss their music, their past, production, and more. Well worth your time to go check it out. Check out the interview by clicking here!
Rolling Stone have posted up a new video interview with Dave Gahan and Rich Machin discussing their work together on the forthcoming Soulsavers record entitled ‘The Light the Dead See’ out on the 21st of May. The interview was by Patrick Flanary while the video was shot by Eric Helton and Matthew Murphy and you can watch it after the jump!
The Quietus has a new piece up with Dave Gahan where he gives them some insight on working with Soulsavers as well as some hints about the forthcoming Depeche Mode record. Dave describes his work with Soulsavers, “I know some of the songs will come across as quite dark and moody, but it was the most uplifting experience I’ve ever had making a record.” Regarding Depeche Mode, he says that they are “excited about making a record together.” Exciting times ahead DM fans! Read the whole article after the jump!
Soulsavers release their new album ‘The Light The Dead See’ through Cooperative Music/V2 Records on 21st May. Featuring vocals and lyrics by Dave Gahan, the record is the follow-up to 2009’s critically acclaimed album ‘Broken’. Recorded at various locations and mastered at Abbey Road, the record will be available on CD, LP and as a download.
The second single from the forthcoming VCMG album, “Single Blip”, is available now as an exclusive to Beatport. The single features remixes from Matthew Johnson, Terrance Fixmer, Byetone, and Wolfgang Voit. We’re waiting for the release date on the 12″, but you can get the digital single now. Purchase it now by clicking here!
While the details of the upcoming Depeche Mode project is still scarce, it has at least been very firmly confirmed now – officially and in print – and in the name of charity. Martin Gore has donated a day in the studio, and a trip in the band’s private jet on tour, to The American Riviera Wine Auction benefitting Direct Relief. The winning bidder will be “joining Depeche Mode in their Santa Barbara studio for a full day in 2012 to watch as they record”, and later “board the band’s private jet, travelling with Depeche Mode to the next stop on their tour”, where tickets and backstage passes await. For the full item description, and a link, read on…
BBC Radio’s “6 Music Program” celebrates the 30 year mark of Kraftwerk’s “The Model” reaching number 1 with record label boss Mark Jones and Kraftwerk expert and Mute label boss Daniel Miller. Some of the tracks they played on the special came from names like Motor, The Normal, VCMG, and of course Kraftwerk. Check out their thoughts on Kraftwerk’s huge impact on electronic music and more by clicking here!