Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan: 'We've got 20 songs ready for our new album'

Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan has said the band have 20 songs lined up for their next album.

The singer reckons the band will be hitting the studio in April to lay down tracks for their first LP since 2009's 'Sounds Of The Universe'.

Gahan told Rolling Stone: We've got about 20 songs demoed and we're going to begin recording at the end of next month.

He added: "It's a very different process from what it used to be.

"You've got to put interesting people around you, you've got to work with people who are going to inspire you to take the songs you've written into a completely different direction, because there's nothing more boring than going to the studio and predictably knowing what is going to happen."

Founding member Martin Gore also recently said that the band hope to have their new album finished by the end of this year.

His VCMG side project with ex-Mode member Vince Clarke will release their debut LP 'Ssss' in the UK on March 12.

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Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Cher Lloyd, Tulisa confirmed for Wireless Festival

Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Cher Lloyd and Tulisa have all been confirmed for the Wireless Festival 2012 and we are seriously loving this girl power. There's too much to be excited about here - what songs will the ladies perform? What dance routines will they be showcasing? And what on earth will they wear?!



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Robyn to open for Coldplay on select U.S. dates

Swedish popstar Robyn will once again open for a massive superstar on a North American arena tour when she heads out with Coldplay in June and July. Other openers on the Coldplay tour include Marina and the Diamonds, Metronomy, the Pierces, and Wolf Gang.

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Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup

Garbage: New Album Teasers

Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 set to perform together at the Grammys

Foo Fighters are set to perform with dance titan Deadmau5 at this Sunday's (February 12) Grammy Awards.

Music Video: Tony Bennett & John Mayer - "One for My Baby"

One For My Baby - Tony Bennett & John Mayer (from Duets II) from Columbia Records on Vimeo.

New Depeche Mode album to be released "no later than early 2013"

With Depeche Mode returning to the studio in March, the first word of a timetable for the band’s 13th album has emerged: Martin L. Gore tells German magazine Sonic Seducer that the record will be released “no later than early 2013,” according to fansite Home.

Gore also tells Italian Vogue that he can’t really tour his new VCMG album — recorded with ex-DM member Vince Clarke — because he’s already starting work on songs for the follow-up to 2009′s Sounds of the Universe: “It’s still all a little hazy, but I’ve written a bit of music: we’ll see each other soon and start working together.”

That follows Andy Fletcher’s revelation in late last year that Depeche Mode was slated to reconvene this month ahead of its recording session: “We got a meeting in January and it looks like we’re going to start recording a new album in March or something like that.”

Following the release of Sounds of the Universe, Depeche Mode toured the world for nearly a full year, wrapping up the “Tour of the Universe” in February 2010 in Germany. Since then, the band has released both a live album and DVD and a remix compilation, and contributed a cover of U2′s “So Cruel” to an Achtung Baby tribute album.

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Garbage set to self-release new album in spring

Garbage are set to release their fifth studio album in the spring.

Music Video: Miley Cyrus featuring Johnzo West - "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go"

Music Video: Santigold - Big Mouth

New Music: Azealia Banks - "NEEDSUMLUV"

NEEDSUMLUV (SXLND) by Azealia Banks

Tracklist for "The Hunger Games" soundtrack

1. Safe & Sound - Taylor Swift (feat. The Civil Wars)
2. Eyes Wide Open - Taylor Swift
3. Abraham's Daughter - Arcade Fire
4. The Ruler & The Killer - Kid Cudi
5. Run Daddy Run - Miranda Lambert (feat. The Pistol Annies)
6. Kingdom Come - The Civil Wars
7. One Engine - The Decemberists (this song is available on iTunes if you pre-order the album)
8. Take The Heartland - Glen Hansard
9. Lover Is Childlike - The Low Anthem
10. Dark Days - Punch Brothers
11. Tomorrow Will Be Kinder - The Secret Sisters
12. Just A Game - Birdy
13. Oh Come & Sing - Ella Mae Bowen
14. Rules - Jayme Dee
15. Reaping Day - Carolina Chocolate Drops
16. Give Me Something I'll Remember - Neko Case

Coachella lineup announced

New Music: Lana Del Rey - "Yayo"

Blur to perform at 2012 Brit Awards

Bassist Alex James confirms the band will play after receiving outstanding contribution to music award

Blur have confirmed they will perform at the 2012 Brit awards. The group will celebrate their outstanding contribution to music trophy by playing their first gig since 2009, bassist Alex James has revealed. "We're going to play, which is brilliant," he said. "It's like putting the Blues Brothers back together."

It has been two weeks since plans were announced to honour Blur at the Brit awards in February. But the band remained evasive about whether they would perform; although James, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon and Dave Rowntree have often met up, and even recorded together, they haven't played live since closing 2009's T in the Park.

James has now put speculation to rest. Thanks to the Brits announcement, he said, "we all remembered how much we loved being a band.

"I saw the guys this week, we had a Christmas cuppa … I had always said in interviews I didn't miss being in a band, but that reminded me I did."

James also fanned the flames of a future Blur tour. "Well, let's hope," he said. "Heritage year next year." Albarn has previously hinted at a possible visit to the US, pointing out the reunited Blur never crossed the Atlantic. "Who knows what will happen," James said, "but there is a lot to look forward to."

Previous winners of the outstanding contribution to music prize include Paul McCartney, U2, Queen and the Who.

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Music Video: Foster the People - "Don't Stop (Colour on the Walls)"

Sleigh Bells announce co-Headlining tour with Diplo, will release new album on Valentines day

As previously reported, shred-pop duo Sleigh Bells have a new album called Reign of Terror. It's scheduled to arrive via Mom + Pop Music on Valentine's Day (how romantic!). Also in February, Sleigh Bells and fellow Florida native Diplo will head out on a nine-date tour of their home state. (Liturgy will open.) Dates and tracklist below, along with a badass poster for the "Paradise Lost" tour and a video teaser for the album. Yes, there is a song called "Leader of the Pack"

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