I think Depeche fans are very different than that. “The mainstream pop kids tend to jump from one thing to another, from one artist to another,” he says. The 37 shows of the European leg of the Universe tour are expected to attract 1.4 million concertgoers.įor Miller, the consistency of the band’s artistic output is a big factor in its continued popularity. Overseas, the touring numbers expand into the millions - the kind of attendance that rivals U2, kings of the stadium tour. According to Billboard Boxscore, total attendance at Depeche Mode concerts has increased during the past 10 years. The nostalgia factor certainly seems to help the band’s touring in North America.
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The band’s first all-arena trek includes eight dates in Germany and two at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, plus unusual stops like Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia and Latvia, all of which are nearly sold out. The four-month, 57-date Tour of the Universe kicks off May 10 in Tel Aviv and closes September 5 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “It was never an ‘us and them,’ it was very much a one-to-one.” “Even at the very beginning, they seemed to connect to the audience much better than other bands,” says Mute chairman Daniel Miller. The accompanying world tour - called, with a certain dark glee, Tour of the Universe - is already selling out stadiums in difficult markets like Eastern Europe. “Sounds of the Universe” (Mute/EMI), due April 21, is the band’s 12th album and is reminiscent of its “Violator” heyday of catchy dance beats with a hint of darkness. And they remain one of the world’s biggest live acts, reaching 2.8 million people in 31 countries on their last tour alone. Along the way, they’ve sold more than 100 million records worldwide, according to record label estimates. Together, Gahan, Gore and bassist/collaborator Andy “Fletch” Fletcher have almost broken up, almost died and almost been declared obsolete. That contrast between melody and melancholy is perhaps why, after 30 years, Depeche Mode is still a force to be reckoned with. Because I identify with that sentiment, wanting to lift yourself from this place.” “Not necessarily in tempo, but some sort of cynical, lyrical content matched with a beautiful melody can really do it for me. We’re all very individual, but I’ve always loved a good melancholy song,” Gahan says. Right now, though - months before the April release of his group’s new album, “Sounds of the Universe” - he’s as composed as bandmate Martin Gore’s lyrics.” Onstage, Gahan can be a shirtless, sweaty beast. He folds one ringed hand gently over the other and speaks in thoughtful, measured, complete sentences.
Gahan, the lead singer for Depeche Mode, is a rock star and he dresses the part, in all black. The German Phonographic Academy honours artists from all over the world in 24 categories. Members of the British band Depeche Mode arrive on the red carpet for the 'Echo Music Awards' ceremony in Berlin, February 21, 2009.
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