DEPECHE MODE & WAR CHILD RECORDS - UNIVERSAL SOLDIER

 This is one of the rare times Depeche Mode are making a cover and this one is for the needs of charity compilation "HELP(2)" by War Child Records."Universal Soldier" is a song written by singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie who is best known for the Academy Award-winning song "Up Where We Belong" . The first released recording was a single by The Highwaymen, released in September 1963.The song was also released on Sainte-Marie's debut album It's My Way!, in April 1964. "Universal Soldier" was not an immediate popular hit at the time of its release, but it did garner attention within the contemporary folk music community. It became a hit in 1965 when Donovan covered it on his EP of the same name, also charting for Glen Campbell that same year. Dave Gahan and Martin Gore have transformed this folk song into a dark, electrified menace. Their version bristles with rattling chains, chilling synth pads, and a heavy, deliberate beat, anchored by Gahan’s unmistakable voice.If you are a fan of Depeche Mode this one is for keep and if you are not you might become one.

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DEPECHE MODE - IN THE END (FROM THE MEMENTO MORI SESSIONS)

 Depeche Mode are still and will always be one of the legends of electronic music and there are not many. Depeche Mode‘s upcoming live album, "Memento Mori: Mexico City", includes four previously unreleased songs from the Memento Mori sessions as bonus tracks. They’ve shared one of them today, "In the End," which is also used in the end credits of their new documentary DEPECHE MODE: M, which will be shown in IMAX theaters on October 28.The song is a physical extention of the band's musical journey and fits perfectly the "Memento Mori" musical stage.

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PAUL KALKBRENNER - DREAMING ON

 What happens when Paul Kalkbrenner meets Depeche Mode? An electronic journey to a dream that will keep you electrified for the next minutes.This is the  the third single from his upcoming album "The Essence" and the track pays homage to Depeche Mode‘s 2001 classic "Dream On" merging the melancholic weight of the original with the warmth and minimalism of Kalkbrenner’s signature sound.Rather than re-creating, Kalkbrenner transforms the source material into a hypnotic techno-driven landscape. A steady groove underpins floating hooks and evolving textures, offering a respectful continuation of the original while remaining unmistakably his own.Both Depeche Mode fans and dance djs will ultimate love this one.

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DEPECHE MODE - BEFORE WE DROWN (INNELLEA REMIX)

 While their tour in Europe is offering this rare Depeche bliss their latest single "Before We Drown" gets a remix package with this one being the best i think.Recently they perfomed this track live on their tour while their fans gets another great remix package that DM are very well known for them.Rising dj Innellea did his best on this release making the "Memento Mori" track an electronic trance masterpiece.

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DEPECHE MODE - SPEAK TO ME (HI-LO REMIX)

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It seems that this is the time for Depeche Mode to release as many remixes as they should be from their "Memento Mori" album.After all the remixes for the Depeche Mode songs has always been an asset for their fans.For his remix, HI-LO uses the original melody as a base, building a thick wall of techno over the top and alongside Dave Gahan’s signature vocals.I think that the remix of "Speak To Me" is drawing the attention of this week's new releases.

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DEPECHE MODE ft KID MOXIE - WAGGING TONGUE (REMIX)

 Who would have thought that a Greek artist would make a duet and a remix with Depeche Mode.I just got my hands on "Wagging Tongue" remix package and the tradition of great remixes on Depeche Mode singles continues.Not one is enough but i ll start with this one cause Kid Moxie's cinematic aspect on the song really gives chills.Few months ago Kid Moxie made a unique cover of  Radiohead's "Creep" for the Greek tv series "Maestro" that streams on Netflix.If you are not familiar with Kid Moxie's music i ll suggest you dig her up.Now what can i say about Depeche Mode who are currently on their European tour with Greek fans still waiting for a "Memento Mori" stop here as soon as possible.Great remix by Kid Moxie and Hristos Lainas aka Franklin on "Waffing Tongue".Free travel ride with electronic's music best.

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DEPECHE MODE - MY COSMOS IS MINE (ANNA REMIX)

 Currently on their European leg of their tour after their very succesful live shows in the Usa Depeche Mode finally are finally using one format that they are loved for and that is their 12" remixes.The Brazilian-born, Lisbon-based DJ / producer best known for her hypnotic and melodic techno beats, Anna makes her official remix for DM's "My Cosmos Is Mine".Probably on vinyl pretty soon for the collectors and maybe some more remixes dropping along the way this could be "yours" in your "cosmos" of Depeche Mode.

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DEPECHE MODE - GHOSTS AGAIN (MISS GRIT REMIX)

 They say better late than never.Although there are some good unofficial remixes out there the "Ghosts Again" remix package has plenty (eight) choices to get in touch with the best Depeche Mode single in ages.I m not really impressed by any of these with the Massano and this one by Miss Grit being the ones i thought they were good.I would very much like some bigger names involved on the remix project but you never know what they are up to.Depeche Mode are ready for the European leg of their tour so go out there and see them.It's an unforgetable experience...

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DEPECHE MODE - SOUL WITH ME

 I finally have my hands on "Memento Mori" and i managed to make a quick listen on it's entirety. I will start from this photo that is a tribute to Andy Fletcher (just look at the shadows).This is the best Depeche Mode album in years (goes back to Violator era) with many analog synths (like before) filling the atmosphere creating a no skip album in general.In few days i will have my red vinyl double album in my hands but for now i picked the only non David Gahan vocals cut. "Soul with Me" is a slow dance of shuffling drums, tremolo guitars, and elementary end-rhyme with Martin Gore's distinguished vocals bringing back memories of "Question Of Lust".Overall the electronic sadness and back to their roots "Memento Mori" will please their fans in general.

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DEPECHE MODE - MY COSMOS IS MINE

 I have preordered the red vinyl edition of "Memento Mori" and i really can't wait.I m also very sad that "Ghosts Again" didn't make it to the Uk Top 10 cause songs like that back in the 80's were number one hits.It's also hard to expect from the people that already used to hear rap music (hip hop whatever) to be able to appreciate electronic music so much.There are many Depeche Mode fans out there who are buying their music and not just stream it.The secong single from their brand new album is like been taken out of their "Black Celebration" album.So dark and haunted with Dave Gahan singing near-monotone on the atmospheric track."My Cosmos Is Mine' has a bit more of an industrial influence than Depeche Mode’s typical synth-pop.So dive into their dark material without a flashlight.

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DEPECHE MODE - GHOSTS AGAIN

 This much anticipated return by Depeche Mode is finally here.After Andy Fletcher's unexpected death Depeche Mode as a duo makes a massive turn back to their original sound.This is the sound of analog synths that created prety much electronic music as it is today.And finally Depeche Mode after wondering and exploring other music styles are back on their roots.I don't know if their upcoming album "Memento Mori" out on March 23 has unpleasant surprises but if the mood is like their first single "Ghosts Again" then it will be massive.Depeche Mode fans all around the world rejoice.The legends are back and they sound as good as back then...

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NULL + VOID ft DAVE GAHAN - WHERE I WAIT

Γιατί θα πρέπει τραγούδια άλλων να θυμίζουν πιο πολύ Depeche Mode από τους ίδιους τους DM και μάλιστα να τραγουδάει και η φωνή των Depeche Mode. Ο επί χρόνια συνεργάτης των Depeche Mode και προσωπικός φίλος απ ότι διαβάζω του Dave Gahan, Kurt Uenala, έχει φτιάξει το project Null +Void με το "Where I Wait" να είναι το αποτέλεσμα που νομίζω θα ενθουσιάσει όλους τους φίλους των Depeche Mode. Σκοτεινή electronica από αυτές που ενθουσιάζουν το Ελληνικό κοινό και ας προέρχεται από σπόντα μέσω των master του είδους που αγαπάμε...
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DEPECHE MODE - COVER ME (WARPAINT STEEZ REMIX)

Το τελευταίο album των Depeche Mode δεν ήταν καλό και το λένε ακόμα και οι fans τους. Δεν θύμιζε σε τίποτα Depeche Mode οπότε η μόνη πιθανότητα να βρούμε κάτι από το group είναι μέσα από τα remixes των singles τους. Το τελευταίο single από το "Spirit" είναι το "Cover Me" που μόλις απέκτησε μία πλούσια επιλογή από remixes. Μέσα από αυτή διάλεξα αυτή του Warpaint Steez η οποία είναι αρκετά dark και θυμίζει εποχή "Black Celebration" αλλά εσείς μπορείτε να ανακαλύψετε και άλλες που να ταιριάζουν πιο πολύ στο δικό σας γούστο.
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