Depeche Mode Stories

Late Night Roundup | St. Vincent, Steve Martin, The Shins & More

St. Vincent on The Late Show With Stephen ColbertSt. Vincent is set to release her highly anticipated new record Masseduction on Friday, and stopped by Colberts show this week to perform New York and Los Angeles. The first is performed dramatically with only a piano backing, while the latter is fleshed out with a full...

Review / Video | Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater 8/30/17

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: DM FacebookThis was my first time seeing Depeche Mode, and it was immediately apparent I had a lot to learn.Ive listened to every Depeche Mode record and know their music well enough, but wasnt the same kind of diehard fan as the people I met in the parking lot, spouting...

This Week's Shows | August 28 – September 4

Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 8/30English electronic band Depeche Mode are on a world tour that stops by Tinley Park on Wednesday. The extremely influential 80s band is promoting their excellent new record, Spirit, and performing for the first time in the Chicago area since 2013. Psych-rock band Warpaint will open the show.Kevin Morby @...

Album Reviews | March 2017 Releases

By: Alex WoodGrandaddy- Last Place [3/3]Jason Lytles Grandaddy returned for Last Place, the bands first studio album in more than a decade. The record remains within the boundaries previously established on the bands older work, with layers of keyboards, swirling effects and a keen sense of melody. Lytles lyrics are quirky throughout, but more personal...