Music History

Whoa! An Absolutely Ancient Depeche Mode Demo Has Been Uncovered!

Before they were Depeche Mode, they were Composition of Sound. And in the summer of 1980, they recorded a three-song demo after a new singer named Dave Gahan joined up. Listen. (Thanks to all who forward this link to Sonic More Music.)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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