Depeche Mode’s Melancholic Melodies

August, 3, 2009 / 0 comments

By A.D. Amorosi ~ Making what was once joyless and hurt seem somewhat joyful is Depeche Mode’s game – at least in its present-day live performances. Since the synthesizer-based act’s 1980 start in Basildon, England,…

Depeche Mode Plays Intimate Show At Borgata In Atlantic City

August, 2, 2009 / 0 comments

By Bill Canacci ~ For almost 30 years, Depeche Mode has been making music for the masses – and if Saturday’s intimate concert at the Borgata in Atlantic City is any indication, the English synth-rockers…

Depeche Mode Not As Bleak As Its Reputation

July, 31, 2009 / 0 comments

By Ed Condran ~ On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Depeche Mode continues to evolve. Unlike many of its 1980s peers that are content to ride the wave of nostalgia, the influential British electronic…