News from 2002
October 21st, 2002
Depeche Mode were honored with the first ever
"Innovation Award" at the Q Magazine awards ceremony today. The
award was given for "creativity, invention and courage in the face of
adversity". For more details, including video of DM's acceptance
speech, click here.
September 27th
A new DM 2-disc DVD is now in the works,
scheduled for release in November. Entitled, "The Videos
86>98+", the re-released compilation will contain additional
features not found on the original. Here are the details:
* Disc 1 remains the same as in the previous
release.
* Disc 2 contains 4 additional videos (But Not Tonight, Strangelove 88,
One Caress, and Condemnation), and 3 short films (Electronic Press Kits
for Violator, Songs of Faith and Devotion, and Ultra).
July 2nd
DM frontman Dave Gahan will be entering the
studio to begin recording of his solo project in July. Working with him
will be Ken Thomas (of Sigur Rós) and Knox Chandler. No word of a release
date, but early 2003 is a much speculated date.
ALSO:
Martin is continuing work on his solo covers album, working with Paul Freegard and Andrew Philpott.
May 31st
The new Depeche Mode live video, "One
Night in Paris", available on DVD or VHS, is now in stores.
March 1st
In an interview on www.cdnow.com,
Martin has announced that he plans on recording a solo 'covers' album
during the current Depeche Mode break. While he will not be writing any
new material for the album, fellow member Dave Gahan plans on writing and
recording an album of original material during this break as well. Both
albums are expected to be released late 2002/early 2003. Read more about
Martin's plans here.
February 9th
The forthcoming live DVD will be aired on
U.S. Pay-Per View channels beginning March 8th. Check out the official
site's page on this for
other air dates and a short video trailer for the special.
January 31st, 2002
The new promo video for "Goodnight
Lovers" is online, it can be viewed at www.depechemodeitalia.com,
if you don't mind having to figure out a little Italian to locate it.
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