Today Depeche Mode confirmed the rumor that had been making the rounds over the last couple of weeks - the band has signed a worldwide record deal with Columbia Records. Depeche Mode also revealed that their new album (which is still untitled) will be released in March (European date scheduled for March 25th, other territories still TBA). Martin Gore said the album has a "similar vibe" to Violator and Songs Of Faith & Devotion and the songs on the album are among some of the best they've ever done. Dave Gahan, who also shared songwriting duties said of the album:
"it's not a blues record but it definitely has a soulful vibe. During the recording process we really tried to get the elements of performing and the live show into the album more"
More info on the album will be announced in the coming weeks. Read Depeche Mode's full announcement about their partnership with Columbia here.
In more news, Dave Gahan, who guested on the latest Soulsavers album, The Light The Dead See, recently performed an acoustic session with Soulsavers. The performance was filmed for a future DVD release in 2013. Later this week Rolling Stone will exclusively stream a portion of the set, so stay tuned.
Soulsavers ft David Gahan "The Longest Day"
(untitled new Depeche Mode song)