Rewind: Depeche Mode on Sci-fi Soundscapes, Covers, and a Spirit of Experimentation

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This week’s Rewind looks back at three separate interviews with Kyle Meredith and members of Depeche Mode. In 2021, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore sat down separately to discuss their respective projects, offering a glimpse into Depeche Mode’s sonic evolution during an ever-changing world. Gahan’s collaboration with Soulsavers, Imposter, was an introspective dive into reinterpretation, exploring the deep connection between himself and songs from icons like Bob Dylan, Cat Power, and Elvis Presley. The album, recorded live with a band, was more than a covers collection; it was a cathartic exercise in storytelling and reflection. Gore’s solo effort, The Third Chimpanzee, took an entirely different path—an instrumental journey inspired by primal themes, sci-fi soundscapes, and a contemplative pandemic solitude. The project blurred the lines between humanity and nature, showcasing Gore’s enduring creativity and talent for atmospheric, cinematic sound. In a 2017 interview, Andy Fletcher shared his thoughts on Depeche Mode’s album Spirit, a politically charged statement recorded at a moment when the world seemed especially polarized. Speaking candidly, Fletcher acknowledged that Trump’s election and Brexit had provided unexpected relevance to the record’s lyrics, even though the songs were written before these events fully unfolded.

Listen to Depeche Mode chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

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