If it wasn't for Depeche Mode, electronic music might be very
different. The English group's innovation in the studio, particularly
with their use of samplers, has influenced electronic music in
uncountable ways.
The three pioneers of techno - Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan
Atkins, regularly cited Depeche Mode as an influence when they were
experimenting with Detroit techno in the mid 1980s, and Depeche Mode
are often named by today’s leading DJs and electronic music artists as
key influencers.
No other band of their stature has commissioned so many dance music
producers to remix their work. The list so far includes Danny Tenaglia,
Sasha, UNKLE, Paul van Dyk, Ricardo Villalobos, Booka Shade, Kruder
& Dorfmeister, Michael Mayer, Rex The Dog, Ewan Pearson,
Plastikman, Speedy J, Orbital, Blackstrobe, Underworld and Boys Noize.
The band’s connection to electronic music is more than just
influence, it helped to give it a beating heart. That makes a Depeche
Mode remix contest something special, and for the first time ever, the
band have agreed to let the public remix one of their songs officially.
Beatport is honoured to bring this unique opportunity to the electronic music community.
Listen to the entries and vote for your favorite
here