Soulsavers Release New Video As They Get Ready To Tour With Depeche Mode

(Columbia) Soulsavers, the nom de plume of English production duo Rich Machin + Ian Glover, are joining up with perpetual collaborator Mark Lanegan to tour Europe as particular guests with the legendary Depeche Mode.
This tour is in support of their hauntingly beautiful third album, Broken! Broken was released digitally in the U.S. this past August on Columbia Records; the physical release date is still on the horizon. In support of the release of Broken, their upcoming tour, and the imminent HOWL-iday, they've released the ghoulish and unsettling new video for their song "Unbalanced Pieces," directed by Hiro Murai. Hiro Murai says "The initial concept for 'Unbalanced Pieces' came from a conversation I had with the band over our shared love for David Lynch, especially his off putting ambiguity and uncanny portrayal of a dystopian suburbia. The making of the video consisted of shooting still photographs of suburban Rancho Cucamonga, which we then projected inside a dark studio to give us a surreal sense of space and atmosphere."

'Lucky Leprechaun' Depeche Mode Fan Protests U2's Tour at Rose Bowl

Pasadena, California - Exchanging donated can foods for old Depeche Mode merchandise out of the back of the trunk of his car on the roadside on the way to the Rose Bowl where the rock band U2 is performing, Al Martinez, 47, wears a t-shirt from their 101 tour back in 1988. "I'm here to remind people going to the U2 concert tonight that Depeche Mode was the first to do it at the Rose Bowl 20 years ago," said Al Martinez. "Only when they did it, it was for charity. Asking all their fans to bring a can of food for the price of admission."Al Martinez, a fan himself of the Irish band and socially conscious leader, Bono, says they lost their heart and that are only interested in making money, while America wallows in an economic recession that rivals the Great Depression in many ways."I called my girl friend at the time (recenttly his ex-wife) and my male friends telling them about the Depeche Mode concert," said Al Martinez, recalling his invitation. "I had all my can goods ready to go. But my girlfriend didn't want to go, and my so-called buds stood me up." Al Martinez later watched the Depeche Mode concert at the Rose Bowl a year later turned into a movie, with much regret. Now roadside, Al Martinez patiently waited for a single can good donation, while his son, Michael Martinez, pulls up roadside besides him on the way to attend the U2 concert. "Hey, dad," says Michael as he approaches, wearing a U2 t-shirt; nervously placing hands in his blue jean pockets. "How's the protest going?"As the father hesitates to respond, turning away just as nervously as the son, only straitening out his homemade 'Depeche Mode' cardboard sign, and the empty food donation box instead."I'm okay," says the father, while he sniffles a couple of times. "Aren't you, ah, going to be late?""Nah, I got VIP parking," replies the son. "Hey, dad. Listen, um, I still got an extra ticket."Michael places the U2 ticket on the dashboard of his father's car. "So if you change your mind, here it is. Okay?" he says, turning to get into his car and driving away. Al Martinez wipes his nose as a tear comes to his eye, looking down, staring at a single can of green beans in the donation box. "That's all I ever wanted," says Al Martinez to himself, as he gets into his car and drives off toward the Rose Bowl, honking his car horn for his son to slow down and wait for him.

Depeche Mode gave: A great concert for 30,000 people in Peru

With an electrifying show, David Gahan, Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher made their audience (estimated in 30,000 people), who was packing the Monumental Stadium Esplanade, jump, sing and cry. The concert, part of their ‘The tour of the universe’ tour, started at 9:25am with this classic “In chains,” with Gahan's voice captivating the audience. Gahan connected inmediately with the 30,000 people, who had gathered to see the first performance of Depeche Mode in Peru. The setlist included many of the most known songs from their album ‘Sounds of the Universe’, their last production, as well as some of their most popular hits. However, it is worth noting that the performances of ‘Enjoy the Silence’, ‘Personal Jesus’ and ‘Behind the Wheel’ were the ones who actually moved the audience, turning the concert into a real party full of shouts, jumps and tears. After two hours of concert, Martin Gore closed the night putting on a Peruvian chullo, and the band said goodbye with the hit ‘Waiting for the night.’

UK tour update Soul Savers to support Depeche Mode

Returning electro rock giants Depeche Mode are set to hit the road in December, with Soulsavers due to perform alongside them.
It has been Depeche Mode fans for frustrating year. The band opened 2009 by releasing their new album 'Sounds Of The Universe', a revitalised set that saw the 80s storys re-position themselves in a new musical landscape.
The group were shocked to there launching a massive new world tour, however, when lead singer Dave Gahan collapsed in Athens before a show. Rushed to hospital, fans grew more concerned when the Depeche Mode star revealed that doctors had found a tumour in his stomach lining.
The singer quickly recovered to full health after undergoing an emergency operation. However Depeche Mode were kept off the road for months, losing plenty of momentum through a series of cancellations.
Now due to return to the UK for a full arena tour, Depeche Mode are set to bring the hits for their fans. Opening with a show in Glasgow's SECC venue on December 12th Depeche Mode will then travel across the country.
Finishing with a spectacular Christmas show on December 18th in Manchester's MEN Arena, Depeche Mode are set to have plenty of surprises up their sleeves. Joining them on the jaunt are acclaimed remix team Soulsavers.
Rich Machin and Ian Glover released their new album earlier this year, with guest stars including Mark Lanegan, Mike Patton and many more.
Depeche Mode are due to play the following tour dates:
December12 Glasgow SECC13 Birmingham LG Arena15 London O2 Arena16 London O2 Arena18 Manchester MEN Arena

Top 20 Concert Tours

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for gigs in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
1. (1) AC/DC; $2,430,225; 83.87.
2. (2) Kenny Chesney; $1,451,874; $68.26.
3. (5) Jonas Brothers; $1,314,564; $62.11.
4. (6) Coldplay; $1,285,573; $63.12.
5. (4) Dave Matthews Band; $1,196,661; $46.50.
6. (7) Beyonce; $1,087,214; $92.91.
7. (New) Britney Spears; $1,022,687; $66.58.
8. (8) Rascal Flatts; $922,264; $50.63.
9. (9) Depeche Mode; $861,375; $68.98.
10. (12) No Doubt; $761,939; $53.16.
11. (10) Nickelback; $717,761; $41.49.
12. (11) Kid Rock/Lynyrd Skynyrd; $707,842; $36.68.
13. (13) Def Leppard; $683,550; $46.67.
14. (14) Keith Urban; $645,959; $61.13.
15. (17) Brad Paisley; $609,821; $37.06.
16. (16) American Idols Live; $601,850; $62.23.
17. (18) Blink-182; $556,160; $34.69.
18. (New) Kings Of Leon; $541,652; $44.48.
19. (19) Taylor Swift; $541,606; $49.90.
20. (20) Lil' Wayne; $541,235; $42.13.