Dave Gahan Officially Adopts Son James Nicholas Rogers-Gahan
March 27th, 2010
 
David marked the joyous occasion of the formal adoption of James Nicholas Rogers-Gahan, the son of his wife of eleven years, Jennifer Sklias-Gahan in New York City on Wednesday March 24th. Jimmy officially joins David's other two children -- daughter Stella Rose Gahan, and son, Jack Gahan.

Dave appears on new Mirror album
October 3rd, 2008
 
"Nostalgia", the lead track from the self-titled album "Mirror", is now available online!
 
You can purchase the album now via the Mirror web site, in both CD and mp3 format. Also, the video for "Nostalgia" is available for purchase, as well as more information, wallpaper downloads, and more.
 
You can also hear the full track for "Nostalgia" on Mirror's Facebook profile.

Win "Hourglass Remixes"
March 13th, 2008
 
Want to win a copy of the new "Hourglass Remixes" vinyl + CD release? Well, if you are a member of Dave's MySpace, Dave's Facebook or the Depeche Mode Message Board, you don't have to do anything!
 
On April 2nd, one lucky person from the Facebook friends, the MySpace friends and the members of the forum will each win an "Hourglass Remixes" release!
 
Not a member? Want to win? It's easy! Go sign up for Facebook, MySpace or the Depeche Mode Message Board (DMMB) right now!

Dave is on Facebook!
March 13th, 2008
 
As you might have noticed in the contest news above, Dave now has a Facebook profile. This will be run the same as Dave's MySpace profile. Both profiles will let you meet and network with other fans. Remember, though, that if you want additional content (video, audio, pictures, et cetera), the place for that is here!

Buy the vest off of Dave's back...for charity!
February 10th, 2008
 
Dave has donated one of his vests to the Grammy Foundation/MusiCares Foundation Charity Online Auction. Worn during his Paper Monsters tour, and autographed on the back, the vest is looking for a new home - your home! 100% of the money from the eBay auction goes to the charity, so get to it! Bid now on the vest, at eBay. Hurry! The auction ends on February 15th, 2008!
 
Update: The vest had a final bid of $2,225.00! Thanks to all who sent in bids.

Hourglass - Exclusive US Remix Album
January 22nd, 2008
 
DAVE GAHAN will follow 2007's HOURGLASS with a vinyl collection of remixes of songs from the critically acclaimed album. HOURGLASS - REMIXES, scheduled for March 11th, 2008 release via Mute/Virgin Records, features Juan Maclean, Booka Shade, Kap10Kurt, Maps, T. Raumschmiere, Digitalism, Onur Ozer and Sebastien Leger taking on tracks such as hit single "Kingdom," (recently #1 on Billboard's Singles chart and #5 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart), "Deeper & Deeper," "Use You" and "Saw Something" plus "Love Will Leave," a b-side from the HOURGLASS sessions. The collection will mark the first time many of these versions have been released physically in the United States; numerous selections that have been available only as imports until now.
 
HOURGLASS - REMIXES, which will include a free CD, will be available exclusively through thinkindie.com, which services the best independent music retailers in America with exclusive and rare items that are not available via major chain and big-box stores. The bonus CD includes all eight tracks from the vinyl plus three additional remixes. Visit thinkindie.com for a complete list of outlets.
 
With his second solo album, the Depeche Mode front man emerged as a gifted songwriter, masterfully capturing man's race against -- and fear of running out of - time. Filter's "Good Music Guide" called the album "astonishingly brilliant...squaring off with everything from nihilism to the tyranny of humans. And all the while aching for something of real value and consequence" while Rolling Stone noted: "Hourglass goes all the way electro...Gahan broods over God and humanity and the bleakness of existence in ballads like 'Kingdom' and 'Saw Something.' But he gets off a fantastic sex-hound growl in 'Use You,' with a gospel vibe recalling Songs of Faith and Devotion."
 
GAHAN's LIVE FROM SOHO, recorded in October at the Apple Store in New York City, was released on iTunes on December 18th, 2007, and he recently performed on NPR's "World Cafe."
 
Check out the Releases area for full track listing details, as well as the artwork!

Dave's Apple Store Soho performance now available on iTunes!
December 17th, 2007
 
During the release week of "Hourglass", Dave did a special performance at the Apple Store in Soho, New York City. Fans have been eager ever since to get their hands on this performance. The wait is over!
 
Starting today, December 17th (December 18th in North America), the entire seven song audio set is now available to download from iTunesGo to the Releases area for purchase links!

Hear Dave live!
December 9th, 2007
 
Thursday, December 13th, 2007, World Cafe will be broadcasting a special live set from Dave!
 
National Public Radio's World Cafe with host David Dye can be heard on nearly 200 stations nationwide. Fans can find their local station by scrolling to the bottom & choosing their state under "Find a Program Broadcast Time" at the following link:
 
http://www.npr.org/templates/stations/schedule/?prgId=39
 
...or worldwide they can listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream Monday through Friday, 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard Time by going to:
 
http://www.xpn.org/listen_live/listen.php

Meet Dave! Watch Dave perform live!
October 11th, 2007
 
Meet Dave Gahan as he signs copies of his new CD "Hourglass", and get a chance to see him perform live.
 
Dave Gahan - "Hourglass" CD Signing at Best Buy in New York (at 529 5th Ave) on October 24th!
 
Come meet Dave at Best Buy (529 5th Ave) as he will be signing copies of his new CD "Hourglass", starting at 6pm. Purchase "Hourglass" at this Best Buy location and receive a wristband (while supplies last) that will ensure your chance to meet Dave.
 
Dave Gahan - Live from Soho (New York City)! Apple Store Performance Tuesday, October 23rd!
 
Dave will be performing songs from his new album "Hourglass" at the Apple Store in Soho, located at 103 Prince Street in New York on Tuesday, October 23rd at 8 PM. Fans will be admitted on a first come, first served basis so get there early to guarantee your admission. This show will be recorded and sold exclusively at iTunes at a later date!

Dave on BBC 6 Music
September 21st, 2007
 
Dave conducted an interview for BBC 6 Music News & Music Week, which is scheduled for broadcast this Sunday (September 23rd), at 1pm-2pm.

Dave on Radio Dee Jay (Italy)
September 21st, 2007
 
On September 18th, during a small press tour that Dave was conducting, he stopped by Radio Dee Jay. On their web site, you can watch video of the radio interview, as well as see some images taken at the radio station

MuteBank Special Offers
September 15th, 2007
 
MuteBank has put some special offers on their web site:
 
Exclusive Dave Gahan Hourglass Album Bundles
Get any format of Hourglass bundled with an exclusive t-shirt and badge from Mute Bank
 
Kingdom Single Bundle
Get the limited edition picture disc 7" plus the 2 track and maxi CD singles for only £5.99

Kingdom news article on Billboard Online
September 7th, 2007
 
Billboard has put up an article about Kingdom...with a new picture!

Kingdom news article on NME Online
September 7th, 2007
 
NME has put up a brief article about Kingdom.

Kingdom mini-feature in Entertainment Weekly
August 31st, 2007
 
Entertainment Weekly has a mini-review of "Kingdom"....along with a cool new picture.

Welcome To...
Dave Gahan's 'Kingdom'
Eagerly Awaited New Single
Released October 8th, 2007 on Mute
Solo Album 'Hourglass' Released October 22nd, 2007
August 30th, 2007
 
Click to read the full press release >Best known as the iconic frontman of Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan makes a dynamic solo return on October 8th with 'Kingdom'. The first single to be taken from his eagerly awaited LP 'Hourglass', it follows 2003's solo debut 'Paper Monsters' and is a welcome return for the acclaimed singer/songwriter.
 
Written, performed and produced by Dave Gahan, Christian Eigner & Andrew Phillpott - both members of the Depeche Mode touring band - 'Kingdom' is a masterclass in energetic electronica.
 
Available on 2-track CD, 7" picture disc, Maxi CD and download, each format is available with highly collectible bonus material. The 2-track CD & 7" features the immaculate B-side 'Tomorrow', while the maxi CD features the official video directed by Jaron Albertine. A 12" vinyl release will follow on 29th October.
 
"It's this idea that there's a better place, and it's not up there in the clouds, it's right here. And it's about becoming more accepting of life and the way it is." Says Dave. "I would be lying if I said the world didn't affect me. I have children and I want to protect them; and sometimes I don't really have the ability to do that."
 
Produced by Dave with Christian Eigner & Andrew Phillpott, both members of the Depeche Mode touring band, 'Hourglass' also reflects Gahan's growth as a songwriter. Initially showcased with 2003's 'Paper Monsters', he later wrote 3 stellar tracks for Depeche Mode's recent 2-million selling 'Playing The Angel' - 'I Want It All', 'Suffer Well' & 'Nothing's Impossible'.
 
Sonically, the record cuts across a range of influences and styles with grace. Decidedly more electronic than his previous solo work, he has seamlessly swapped the guitar of 'Paper Monsters' for the synthesizer he epitomizes so well.

Kingdom - on iTunes now!
August 27th, 2007
 
Go to the Releases page to buy the one track digital single of "Kingdom"!

Dave Gahan's 'Hourglass'
Eagerly Awaited Second Solo LP
Released October 22nd, 2007 on Mute
First Single 'Kingdom', Released October 8th, 2007
August 7th, 2007
 
Click to read the full press release >The inimitable Dave Gahan makes a dynamic return on 22nd October with 'Hourglass' - his eagerly awaited second solo album. Best known as the iconic frontman of Depeche Mode, he continues his impressive career with a blazing new side-project, which follows his critically acclaimed solo debut 'Paper Monsters'.
 
Produced by Dave with Christian Eigner & Andrew Phillpott, both members of the Depeche Mode touring band, 'Hourglass' also reflects Gahan's growth as a songwriter. Initially showcased with 2003's 'Paper Monsters', he later wrote 3 stellar tracks for Depeche Mode's recent 2 million selling 'Playing The Angel' - 'I Want It All', 'Suffer Well' & 'Nothing's Impossible'.
 
Hourglass highlights include the gospel-tinged 'Saw Something', which kick-starts the album with stealth before effortlessly setting the tone for the other 9 tracks. "That was the catalyst that started the idea to write again," Dave recalls, adding that is was also "the first lyric, and the key to open the door to thinking, 'Okay, I can go here.'"
 
Other standout moments include the exhilarating, tour de force roar of 'Deeper and Deeper', the soaring epic first single 'Kingdom' (out on 8th October) and the addictive pull of 'Use You', where he scathingly lets loose his disgust with people, and specifically, himself. Meanwhile, on 'Down' - perhaps the most confessional song on the record - he confesses "I feel so old, down on the ground is where I'm bound to end up."
 
Sonically, the record cuts across a range of influences and styles with grace. Decidedly more electronic than his previous solo work, he has seamlessly swapped the guitar of 'Paper Monsters' for the synthesizer he epitomizes so well.
 
"It doesn't feel so much that the band is my identity anymore, although I owe everything to it. I'm starting to really feel that I have my own voice, and it's definitely coming out in the songs. For me, it's the best possible record I could make at this time. And it's gone well beyond what I expected of myself."
 
The track listing:
1. Saw Something
2. Kingdom
3. Deeper And Deeper
4. 21 Days
5. Miracles
6. Use You
7. Insoluble
8. Endless
9. A Little Lie
10. Down
 

DAVE GAHAN SET TO RELEASE 'HOURGLASS,'
HIS SECOND SOLO ALBUM,
IN LATE OCTOBER
June 26th, 2007
 
Click to read the full press release >Depeche Mode front man DAVE GAHAN will release his second solo album - HOURGLASS - in late October (exact date to be announced). The Mute release is the follow-up to his 2003 solo album Paper Monsters, which marked his debut as a full-fledged songwriter. The disc earned critical acclaim worldwide (with Q magazine citing it as one of the Top 50 Albums of the Year) and spawned sold-out solo tours of the U.S. and Europe (as captured on the 2004 live DVD release Live Monsters).
 
Gahan's growth as a songwriter was represented on Depeche Mode's 2005 album Playing The Angel, the group's first album to feature Gahan originals; his three contributions included the single "Suffer Well." A two million worldwide seller that vaulted to Number #1 in eighteen countries, the album was accompanied by a 2005-2006 international tour reaching 2.5 million people across 30 countries.
 
While Depeche Mode is catching their breath, GAHAN recently returned to the studio to record an array of songs that would become HOURGLASS. Created without the pressure of a deadline, GAHAN wrote and produced all the songs in collaboration with Christian Eigner (drums) and Andrew Phillpott (guitars) of the Depeche Mode touring band. They worked at Gahan's 11th Floor Studios in his adopted hometown of NYC where he's lived for the past 10 years. Tony Hoffer, known for his work with Beck, Air, the Kooks and the Fratellis, has been tapped to mix the album in July.
 
Gahan says HOURGLASS is more electronic-sounding than Paper Monsters, "but we were very aware of the importance of keeping urgency in the sound and a feeling of spontaneity. We didn't want to get bogged down in trying to make everything sound perfect. You want to keep the rough edges."
 
Gahan adds: "Christian plays drums and Andrew can easily find his way around bass and guitar - and then we're basically cutting all this stuff up and fucking with it by using ProTools, effects and all kinds of stuff. Accidents do happen, and they're good."
 
With its themes of racing against - and running out of - time, the songs on HOURGLASS dig deeper into Gahan's psyche. "I'm still that teenager who's desperately trying to grow up, but in total fear of it really happening," he says. The album's tracks include "Saw Something," "Use You," "Endless," "21 Days," "A Little Lie," "Deeper and Deeper," "Love Will Leave," "Down," "Miracles," "Tomorrow" and "Kingdom."
 
Stay tuned for news on the album's first single.