Depeche Mode Announce Album + Tour Plans For 2017

The forerunners of electronic rock Depeche Mode are getting geared up for a busy year in 2017. They announced a new album today, slated for release next year, as well as a tour in support of it.

The band's new album Spirit will be their fourteenth record, the follow-up to 2013's Delta Machine. There is no confirmed release date yet, but the band have claimed they are looking at a spring 2017 release.

Along with details of the album came a massive 32-date tour in support of the record, entitled the Global Spirit Tour. The tour starts up in May and will see the band performing throughout Europe until July. The proceeds of the tour will go to charity:water, an organization aimed at bringing safe, clean water to those around the globe who can't easily access it. The tour dates are as follows: 

• May 5, 2016 - Stockholm, Sweden (Friends Arena)
• May 7, 2016 - Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome)
• May 9, 2016 - Antwerp, Belgium (Sportpaleis)
• May 12, 2016 - Nice, France (Stade Charles-Ehrmann)
• May 14, 2016 - Ljubljana, Slovenia (Dvorana Stožice)
• May 17, 2016 - Athens, Greece (Terra Vibe Park)
• May 20, 2016 - Bratislava, Slovakia (Štadión Pasienky)
• May 22, 2016 - Budapest, Hungary (Groupama Aréna)
• May 24, 2016 - Prague, Czech Republic (Eden Aréna)
• May 27, 2016 - Leipzig, Germany (Festwiese)
• May 29, 2016 - Lille, France (Stade Pierre-Mauroy)
• May 31, 2016 - Copenhagen, Denmark (Telia Parken)
• June 3, 2016 - London, England (London Stadium)
• June 5, 2016 - Cologne, Germany (RheinEnergieStadion)
• June 9, 2016 - Munich, Germany (Olympiastadion)
• June 11, 2016 - Hannover, Germany (HDI Arena)
• June 18, 2016 - Zurich, Switzerland (Letzigrund Stadion)
• June 20, 2016 - Frankfurt, Germany (Commerzbank-Arena)
• June 22, 2016 - Berlin, Germany (Olympiastadion)
• June 25, 2016 - Rome, Italy (Stadio Olimpico)
• June 27, 2016 - Milan, Italy (Stadio San Siro)
• June 29, 2016 - Bologna, Italy (Stadio Rentao Dall'Ara)
• July 1, 2016 - Paris, France (Stade de France)
• July 4, 2016 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Veltins-Arena)
• July 6, 2016 - Bilbao, Spain (BBK Live Festival)
• July 8, 2016 - Lisbon, Portugal (NOS Alive Festival)
• July 13, 2016 - St. Petersburg, Russia (SKK)
• July 15, 2016 - Moscow, Russia (Otkritie Arena)
• July 17, 2016 - Minsk, Belarus (Minsk-Arena)
• July 19, 2016 - Kiev, Ukraine (Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex)
• July 21, 2016 - Warsaw, Poland (PGE Narodowy)
• July 23, 2016 - Cluj-Napoca, Romania (Cluj Arena)

Before 2017 rolls around, the band will also be releasing a collection of their videography on November 11, entitled the Video Singles Collection. In a statement, the band said "It's been amazing to go back and relive all the experiences and memories these videos evoke after all these years. It's incredible to have all our videos finally together in one place, and we're hoping our fans enjoy this journey through time as much as we did." We'll keep you updated on the band's upcoming album and 2017 antics.

Bon Iver Shares Two Tracks From Newly Announced Album

Indie folk outfit Bon Iver has just dropped two tracks from their newly announced record, 22, A Million. The release follows the promises of teases the band posted yesterday of new material.

The two tracks, '22 (OVER S∞∞N)' and '10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄' seem the be extended versions of those found on the record, being dubbed the "Bob Moose Extended Cab Version" and the "Extended Version," respectively. Both tracks only seem to be around 30 seconds longer than the studio versions, so nothing too significant is expected to change. Both tracks feature electric elements, though "22" has a more pure folk rooting then the distorted beats and harmonies of "10". 

This record marks Justin Vernon and co's third record release together, and the first since 2011's eclectic Bon Iver, Bon Iver. The album is scheduled for release for September 30 via Jagjaguwar, but lucky fans who attended the Eaux Claire Music & Arts Festival in the band's hometown heard the album in its entirety as the band performed it. The tracklist for 22, A Million is as follows:

1. 22(OVER S∞∞N)
2. 10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⊠ ⊠
3. 715 - CRΣΣKS
4. 33 “GOD”
5. 29 #Strafford APTS
6. 666 ʇ
7. 21 M♢♢N WATER
8. 8(circle)
9. _45_
10. 00000 Million

Ready for more music from these folk legends? Be sure to check our the review of the two new songs, as well.