Artist profile

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode is a British electronic band formed in Basildon in 1980, pioneering synth-pop and electronic dance music across four decades. The group, led by Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, became influential figures in the development of darkwave and industrial electronic sound, with a catalog spanning from early new wave experiments to later alternative dance productions. Their impact on electronic music and alternative culture remains significant across multiple generations of listeners and artists.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Depeche Mode is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 96–163 BPM with a median of 124 · predominantly minor keys (57% minor) · most common key: 5B (E♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
95–99
2
110–114
1
120–124
6
125–129
1
130–134
2
135–139
1
160–164
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

14 total · sortable
Enjoy The Silence
Enjoy The Silence
Depeche Mode
1135B
Electronica
Cover Me - Dixon Remix
Cover Me - Dixon Remix
Depeche Mode
1224A
Indie Dance
Ghosts Again - Massano Remix
Ghosts Again - Massano Remix
Depeche Mode
12411A
Melodic House & Techno
My Cosmos Is Mine - ANNA Remix
My Cosmos Is Mine - ANNA Remix
Depeche Mode, ANNA
9610A
Melodic House & Techno
Depeche Mode - Alone - Djedjotronic Remix
Depeche Mode - Alone - Djedjotronic Remix
Depeche Mode
1244A
Indie Dance
Speak To Me - HI-LO Extended Remix
Speak To Me - HI-LO Extended Remix
Depeche Mode
1315A
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
My Favourite Stranger - Boris Brejcha Remix
My Favourite Stranger - Boris Brejcha Remix
Depeche Mode
1255B
Dance
Depeche Mode - My Little Universe - Boys Noize Remix
Depeche Mode - My Little Universe - Boys Noize Remix
Depeche Mode
9810A
Indie Dance
Enjoy the Silence - Timo Maas Extended Remix
Enjoy the Silence - Timo Maas Extended Remix
Depeche Mode
1235A
Dance
Heaven - Owlle Remix
Heaven - Owlle Remix
Depeche Mode
1633A
Indie Dance
Ghosts Again - Chris Liebing vs Luke Slater Remix
Ghosts Again - Chris Liebing vs Luke Slater Remix
Depeche Mode
1353B
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Going Backwards - Solomun Club Remix
Going Backwards - Solomun Club Remix
Depeche Mode
1202B
Deep House
Soothe My Soul - Steve Angello vs Jacques Lu Cont Remix
Soothe My Soul - Steve Angello vs Jacques Lu Cont Remix
Depeche Mode
1309B
Progressive House
Where's the Revolution - Patrice Bäumel Remix
Where's the Revolution - Patrice Bäumel Remix
Depeche Mode
1228B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Sound profile evolution

How Depeche Mode’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
1998–2011·2 tracks
2012–2023·12 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Depeche Mode's catalog, warmth has receded; groove has thinned; energy has lifted.

Release volume by decade

1
1990s
1
2000s
7
2010s
5
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Depeche Mode’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Depeche Mode and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Dave Gahan
100%
1 track in catalog · Indie Dance · no artist page yet
Martin L Gore
82%
Not in our catalog yet
Recoil
45%
1 track in catalog · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · no artist page yet
Camouflage
43%
Not in our catalog yet
New Order
36%
11 tracks in catalog · Dance
Erasure
31%
Not in our catalog yet
Pet Shop Boys
30%
8 tracks in catalog · Dance
Soft Cell
30%
2 tracks in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Duran Duran
29%
Not in our catalog yet
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
27%
Not in our catalog yet
Yazoo
27%
2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet
The Cure
26%
Not in our catalog yet
Tears For Fears
25%
2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet
De/vision
24%
Not in our catalog yet
Gary Numan
24%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Depeche Mode play at?

Depeche Mode's tracks in our catalog range from 96 to 163 BPM, with a median of 124 BPM. Across 14 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.

What key are Depeche Mode's tracks in?

Depeche Mode's tracks are mostly in minor keys (57% minor across 14 tracks). The most common single key is 5B (E♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Depeche Mode?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Depeche Mode pairs well with Dave Gahan, Martin L Gore, Recoil. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Depeche Mode most active?

Our catalog has Depeche Mode releases spanning 1998 to 2023, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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