According to an interview in German music magazine, Sonic Seducer, a rough time table has already been set for the next Depeche Mode album. Martin Gore is quoted as saying the new album will be out “no later than early 2013″. As far as we’re aware this is the first time Martin’s mentioned a due date for the future Mode project. The schedule is in sync with earlier statements from Andrew Fletcher, who’s previously said the band was due in the studio in March 2012, and would release an album a year after that.

Beaport has a new feature on their Beatportal page that has some of today’s top producers hand pick their favorite Depeche Mode tracks for a collection of “Best Of Depeche Mode” charts. Beatport describes: “Without Depeche Mode, electronic dance music as we know it would be a very different beast indeed. From their innovations with synthesizers and samplers to their thrilling ability to tease a dark mood out of a pop song—not to mention their progressive approach to commissioning remixes—the iconic new wave group has given “purist” dance music endless inspiration.” Producers like Perc, Black Asteroid, Marc Houle, Terence Fixmer, and more share their picks. To check it out, click here!

The 12″ vinyl single for Motor’s “Man Made Machine” featuring Depeche Mode’s Martin L. Gore on vocal duties is out now on CLR Records. The digital single was released last December, but the collectors and vinyl junkies like myself are psyched to get our hands on the actual 12″ single. Details and front & back sleeve art after the jump!

The details for the second single from the forthcoming, and highly anticipated, album “Ssss” from VCMG have been revealed. The single is a track called “Single Blip” and will be released on February 27th. The remix package includes remixes from Byetone and Matthew Johnson of Cobblestone Jazz fame. Not sure if this is a digital only single, but we’re hoping for a 12″ for it as well. Read the press release and see the sleeve art after the jump!

Billboard Magazine has done a little write up and preview on “Ssss” from VCMG. While it’s nice to see the project get some recognition from an outlet like Billboard.com, there’s nothing really new to add to what the current fans know music wise. There is, however, a little insight to the promotional plan - “Overall, we’re targeting existing fans of the artists as well as fans/DJs of techno and EDM.” Also, there was a mention of a potential remix contest in the works too! If you missed it, read the whole article after the jump!

VCMG have released the info on their forthcoming album titled “Ssss” that will be proceeded by the second single “Single Blip” (EP2).  The album is set to be released on March 12th and features 10 original tracks composed by Martin L. Gore and Vince Clarke. It was mixed by Q, was recorded and engineered by Sie Medway Smith and Vince, and Stefan Betke of Pole fame mastered it. Full tracklist after the jump!