Depeche Mode
By Marcus Kagler
In the hearts of their diehard fans, Depeche Mode will forever be cult icons even though they have sold millions of albums. The band has made a career of always being the dark outsiders looking in, often commenting on a world steadily descending into violence and homogenization. Utilizing pulsing electronics and blankets of synthesizers, DM have been one of the few bands in the world to evolve with changing trends yet never at the expense of their artistic integrity. The band has grown from synthpop to gothic 80’s alternative to rock radio pop stars to superstars. They’ve survived the departure of key band members, drug overdoses, and a public backlash only to take their popularity to new heights in the latest stage of... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, New Wave, Synth Pop
- City Of Origin:
- Basildon, Essex, England
- Formed Date:
- 1980
