Depeche Mode: Creativity & Remembering Andy Fletcher | Apple Music 

Love the story about Fletch and the pub landlord, brilliant. So greatly missed. RIP Fletch.

The story about Fletch being so proud of his band was so cute! He is greatly missed, can't believe it's been almost a year since he passed. Love the new album, so happy the boys are back!

This is probably the best interview I have seen with Depeche Mode, The interviewer has such a deep understanding of Dave and Martins thinking, they were on the same wavelength, and because of this they opened up, pretty impressive considering they are normally so guarded and cautious.

Martin's smile just melts my heart. He is so genuine

At times it seems like couples therapy, how interested Dave and Martin listen to each other when they answer the questions in the interview. Outstanding interview!

DM has been the soundtrack of my life since 35 years and I’ve seen every interview, but this is the best interview I've ever seen! Part 1 and 2! Thank you!

Too different men. Dave the showman, Martin the genius. But what a perfect partnership. RIP Fletch.

Watching Dave and Martin sitting there......is just like two long lost brothers have found each other. Sadly it took the death of Fletcher to make them find that friendship.

Thanks for giving them the respect they deserve, Zane. A masterful interview. I think they even enjoyed it. They are still humble after all the years of success. The new album is certainly a return to form - can't stop playing it from start to finish.

I'm a father of 3 beautiful kids (now adults). My wife and I went through a very difficult time in our relationship. The album playing the angel just came out and i felt that every track was written for me. It really resonated with me. Thank you Depech Mode, you saved my marriage.

Way back in 1982, my cousin gave me the "A Broken Frame" album which he bought but didn't like and I have been a life long fan over the past 42 years. Fletch's passing felt like a death in the family and very profound to me at the as age of 58. When Momento Mori was announced, I was elated and sad as Fletch would not be in it but after listening to the album and seeing the respect by Dave and Martin for their departed and deeply missed friend, I am jubilant to celebrate a truly astounding album which to me is a both a celebration of life and death which none of us can avoid. Here's to more Depeche Mode till the end of my days

Been a fan since 1983 and I can’t believe how humble these guys are after decades of insane success and fame. I would love to sit in a room with them and just talk about the songs of theirs that influenced my life.

I saw them last night in Los Angeles. Dave and Martin really seemed to be leaning on and looking out for each other,

Violator is perfection.

I was at the show in Sacramento. It was the first show without Fletch. I cried when they did a tribute for him.

Last year of high school, 1987. I bought the album, Black Celebration and for months I listened to this on my record player laying on the floor with these new Sony Headphones I had saved for weeks to get. From there the doors opened. I ended up becoming a musician, later falling into drugs and addiction and then got sober in 2002. All of this time with Depeche Mode being a major part of my listening time. Decades. Here, Zane, you show complete reverence and it makes me so deeply happy. I kept smiling and laughing with you guys in this and the other clip. To know that both of these men have come full circle. They are now Dave Gahan and Martin Gore and none of the ghosts haunt them the same now. Their ghosts have become accompaniment to their music and I love that. Wonderful interview. Thank you.😊❤

You could tell in old interviews that Andy DID love being in the band and was like the 'Dad' to the rest of them plus he had a great sense of humor and smart!. He seemed like such a sweet man and I miss seeing him! I 're-discovered' DM las year and I'm so glad. Back in the day I always loved their music on the radio, but don't remember ever seeing them unless they were on MTV. I was a young busy Mom of 2 teens boys who were into the heavy metal rock bands and not so much into synthpop, but I loved them. They were a different sound from the hair bands and it was very refreshing! I've binge-watched every video I can find and just Love them. I almost felt like I knew them. I was finishing nursing school, studying and working, so I hadn't had the opportunity to see them. I'm so glad they're recording and performing again! By the way, this was a great interview! Thanks!

Enjoy the Silence is my all time favourite song and I’m 63.

I've been following them for 40yrs and that was the BEST interview of them ever! We the fans felt their troubles in those years and knew something wasn't right. It's amazing as Dave says the music just touches each individual differently. So glad God or whoever you believe in; was their to hold them up!

I loved Dave as a teen in the 80,s madly truly deeply ha ha , loved synth music and loved depeche mode my all time favourite band , saw them live three times in the 80,s .. I never imagined I would be seeing them again over 40 years later in Manchester !! , these guys feel like family to me even though they don’t know me , and I’ve grown with their changing style but still the unique Depeche sound that keeps them Depeche , and a massive fan base , .. you could say they lost a brother really when Andy passed away suddenly , this interview was done very sensitively and I watched as Dave and Martin spoke about Andy with so much love and affection and I wanted to hug them , the part about the pub with Andy and martin made me smile , I love these guys ❤ thank you for this interview ❤️

I have a lot of love and respect to them both Dave and Martin, they went through a lot and I am so happy that they are very close friends and very proud of them and God bless them both

Dave respected Fletch.. It always bothers me when people say he wasn't needed.. Well.. Dave and Martin surely disagree.. love you Fletch

I have a been a DM fan for 30 years. I have seen a lot of interviews with them. This is one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you.

These guys saved my life

This is maybe the best interview I ever saw with Dave and Mart together. Great work, good question.

This is my favourite DM interview ever, Zane 👏👏👏

I enjoyed the new album and thought it sounded fresh, purged, retro, and melodic. And as a lifelong fan, they’re still impressive live. But I’m disappointed in Dave’s attitude about Alan. He said “All respect to Al, but...” and then proceeded to diminish his contribution. After all this time surely we can recognize that it was the perfect creative storm of Martin’s poetic songwriting, Dave’s dynamic performance, and Alan Wilder’s incredible ear for powerful, dark, atmospheric soundscapes that made the magic happen. (Along with Fletch’s empowerment of Martin, and Vince Clarke’s getting them started.) It’s only right to give Wilder credit for his meticulous work creating their sound on their best albums that delivered the great success they’ve enjoyed since. All the outside producers they’ve worked with have consistently expressed admiration for Alan’s dedication and talent in every interview and documentary. The bandmembers themselves have repeatedly reminisced about leaving the long hours of studio work, crucial to an electronic band, to Alan. No guest producer is going to be as invested. I can understand them getting tired of hearing about Alan returning to the band, or about Fletch not contributing much musically, or even still harboring some feelings of abandonment, but not this unappreciative lack of graciousness. Honoring Fletch doesn’t have to involve dismissing Alan, or the reverse.

Mad love and respect for Dave and Martin. Such authentic, deep and humble guys. Depeche Mode was the soundtrack of my life, but I just saw them live for the first time. Memento Mori was a phenomenal show. Such incredible energy and production and a tender tribute to Fletch. I teared up a number of times, especially when Dave and Martin hugged. They are carrying the mantle and still on top 40 years on and I love seeing them healthy and happy. 🙏💜

Martin "then you were just thinking like, In your room" HAHAHAHA!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

The most hair raising thing here, is that DM is still around 🥰 I became a fan in the early 80´s, as a 11-12 year old pre teenager. In 86´ i saw them in Hamborg, performing their Black Celebration tour, and from there on, i was a full blown follower. Fast forward 2024, and they are still here, as i am. Magic! Cheers from Denmark.

If not the perfect interview, very close. Seemed therapeutic to them; and incredible to hear “rock stars” speak from the heart like this.

I really do hope the two of them come back for another chat like this by the end of the year. I could easily have listened to more than just one hour.

Just saw DM last weekend in New Orleans - amazing show and glad that they continue on despite Andy's unfortunate passing. I wasn't a a fan back in the 80s but now kick myself for not giving them a chance back then. Their music is truly timeless and universally relatable ❤❤❤

I feel so sorry for them they lost their best mate, I hope they find peace. 😢❤

18:36 is the thing I liked the most. Laughing with Andy for being the ultra fan that he most certainly was...

Memento Mori is very good. If you've been a DM fan for 35 years like me, you'll hear different eras of their sound represented on different quite well written songs. Amazing vocals. Best record since Ultra-maybe since Violator. And heaven isn't better than Violator so why expect that? 😂🌹🌹

I love you Dave I love you Martin Missing Fletcher in my heart and in my mind forever thank you so much for this new album it's a masterpiece I love DM

They're living legends ❤

The biggest rock star mistake treating it like a lifestyle and not as a job. Thankfully the guys survived it. Many haven't sadly.

Thank you Zane for a perfect interview, with the 2 legends. DM for life ❤

Iam a depeche fan since 1991. This the best interview ever made by any media. Thank you very much

This is a FANTASTIC interview.... I love how Martin tries to be incognito & move to Santa Barbara like Dave says he tried to find a bit of Paradise. He moved to beautiful Santa Barbara (it really is stunning) anyways he finds a little "English pub" called "The Ol Kings road"-or something or other. Finds a place he can chit chat throw back a couple of pints. The Englishman ask hey what do you do for a living? I mean how is this guy everyday at 1:00 pm able to go to this Pub and #1 afford the pints & #2 (the most important) afford to live in California! Trust me I know I was born in raised in LA Basically to rent a 3 bdrm nothing special/fancy is around 3,000++ . The house I grew up in 3 bdrm 2 bath pool & jacuzzi 1 story . The backyard bigger than the house is going for $950,000 !All the houses pretty soon will be 1 mill ticket. So YES what do u do for a living Martin that affords you the luxury to sit here and throw pints back everyday at 1.... Oh I'm in one of the biggest bands I sell out arena tours all over the 🌎😅.Fletch on the other hand 1st 5 minutes he's there he tells the Guy he's in Depeche Mode! So proud may he R.I.P. I saw them when I was 14 Pasadena Music for the Masses & I will see them this fall in Dallas I'm a Lucky girl ... Aren't we all who gets to see them live!

My favorite and by far the greatest band of all time! So glad that they're still making incredible music! Can't wait to see you live.

This interview is impressive. Zane Lowe is masterful at what he does, here. He got Dave and Martin laughing whilst reaching for each other. Beautiful.

Martin was a nice guy in person after the Devotional Tour in California. Greatest thing in my life. When I was younger I wrote a letter to Martin saying it would be an honor to meet you. My brother found it and laughed and said that I'll never meet him. Writing down dreams helps.....it's true. Oh and Alan W. too.

Gore is a musical genius. Love his lyrics

Songs of Faith and Devotion was and still is the best album ever in many ways, for many reasons. Watching it live was just another level.

Been arround since before Violator. My all time favorite band from 1985-Present. Martin and Dave are more grounded than ever. It's a beautiful thing to listen to them speak. Thank you for such a great and intelligent interview.

what a fantastic interview. Never seen them so open and relaxed. Love it!

Best interview ever made and im feeling like as a fan went a little bit more close to the Band. Andrew Fletcher would be proud and honored to see how his Bandmates talk about himself with that much respect. RIP Andrew Fletcher, Bless Depeche Mode...may their success to be continued to the end of time!!❤❤❤

God I love this band . From 81 to now, always in my life .

The greatest respect for all of the years and the inspiration

Took my 16 year old daughter, who has my music taste, to see them in Detroit in November and it was like I found a lost friend from my childhood. I've been listening to their music daily ever since. They truly are one of the greatest bands of all-time and are so underappreciated outside of their fans. I've never really been a concert goer but I regret not going to see them while Fletch was still alive.

They are true class really nice people.

Love this series of interviews with Zane, so out of the box and so insightful, the Fletch in the Pub story it`s the perfect summary of what his role in the band was, the common guy that became a Rock`n Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, DM is about irony, and Fletch behind the rack of synths on a stage clapping his heart out it is the very essence of what DM is, it`s a feeling more than a band, a way of living more than a music project.

Great interview, have grown up with DM since high school and still love their music. I miss listening to Zane used to listen to him on radio 1 and loved his show, his passion and interest for music and the creative process is so evident. Remember seeing Martin Gore sat at Harpenden rail station reading a book in 1996/97 and regret not saying hello to him.

I particularly loved the look on Marts face as Dave describes first hearing Ghosts Again….total joy.

Love Depeche Mode. My favourite band ever! ❤

Devotional Tour, best Tour so far.....

Truth is somethings can't be explained. Music is alchemy, it's not always possible to create the chain reaction that magically fuses in Depeche Mode's music even when you mix the same elements. All we can know is that Depeche Mode discovered a formula that when lit ignites something deep and speaks to us. 🌹🔥🎹

Dave & Martin you have given heaps to people who love you for what you have given to us all these years. You don't need bloody shit drugs. Think your all fantastic and i hope you make it back to Melbourne Australia sometime.

easily my fav interview with Dave and Martin. God I love them. Fav band ever. Seen them 7 times.

Dave has such a beautiful deep spoken voice, and Martin is still shy and cute as always. I ❤ them so much since forever and will do forever ❤❤❤

I've been a devoted fan for many years, this is by far their best interview👏

Great writing collab with Psychedelic Furs ☯️ VCMG album was also a great collab. In 101, you can see how the band couldn't believe the impact they had. In their Devotional Tour, they were demi-gods almost. To me Violator almost felt like Black Celebration that was extremely appealing. because in Black it had a certain audience. Great interview, great show ❤

Awesome interview, and great to hear the part about fletch in the bar.

One of the best interviews with Dave and Mart. Absolutely touching - deep - just wonderful.

So beautiful interview, I'm getting tears in my eyes! Sometimes life's bigger than an individual's feelings and this is it!

Saw you guy's 14th-row Giant Stadium in 1990! Big fan way before, as I could not believe I was at the Violator tour still to this day! Thank you so very much!

I just love them...I love Depeche Mode. Been into them since I was 14..started playing piano before I even heard of them, and my interests in electronic music/keyboards/synthesizers personally were influenced by them. ANYWAY, great interview...

These guys are the only band that successfully lasted this long and sound even better then before . The new album is amazing. Going to the Orlando , Fl show in October

You were able to draw quite a bit from them in this interview...amazing...getting a little stripped down to the bone...I was so moved ...loved this❤❤❤

This is the best interview ever! Thank you.

These guys gave me my favorite all time song with Enjoy the Silence.. over 30 years later, they have now given me that again with Ghosts Again ❤

Such a great interview - amazing to hear musicians with such long careers talk about what they really feel about what they’re doing, about the songs they’re playing, and how the songs change along with the changes in their lives. What it means to be a songwriter, storyteller, and performer. This is what I actually want to about these beloved artists who have contributed so much to the soundtracks of life for so many.

Please, please please can we have an interview with Martin Gore. Alone. It will be like interviewing Mozart, Bush, Davis - I want to learn more about these geniuses.

just saw them live for the second time, God bless them, living legends

"you cannot prepare yourself". how very true.

One of the best bands ever created! I love…….. their melancholy sound 😊❤ They are one of my favorite bands. I feel like there was a time The Cure sold out a bit and made more pop music while Depeche Mode was okay creating darker more dramatic music. I love The Cure as well but it’s difficult to say which one is better than the other! I always wish they would of collaborated. I would 😍 absolutely love if they did that! Both bands are genesises.

So fantastic to see live recently in Birmingham 🫶💚

thanks for posting more of this interview

What a fantastic interview from Zane, you guys are so humble and took part with your hearts giving us mere mortals a brilliant understanding into what being a superstar really means. Thank you and please keep on being real.

Martin Gore saved my life. No exaggeration...I love that dude so much.

Thank God 4 This Marvelous Band❤

These guys are really likable: World famous, but still coming across as the shy boys from Essex, surprised by their success.

What a great and moving interview, touched on so many important and difficult issues while remaining "light", positive and fun!... thanks.

Yes, great interview by both parties. "A good song will carry you through”. So true.

Grande Andy, thank you for the stories

I think we all LOVE Fletch as we associate with him the most. I certainly feel that way. RIP ❤

Big Fan since 101, but didn't realize how important the album Violator was. Thank you for the interview! Thank you for the show!! Was blessed with the show at MSG yesterday - so emotional. Love to all.

I’ve been listening and admiring Depeche Mode Dave gahan since I was high school my time until today I’m a big fan,Dave gahan is such a good performer and his music is so different from other bands which makes them Depeche Mode,I ❤ Depeche Mode part of my life!!!

Very unique talent and great artists and musicians. I'm glad we still have them to continue on with their creativity. I enjoyed this interview.

Great interview!!! I ❤ them and their friendship is amazing 🤩

They both have very interesting ears....

Such a good and honest interview! Thank you❤DM❤

So legendary and music pioneers.

Literally saved my life

Wish these guys could create an alternative music source scene to the mainstream music industry they are so creative Gore is A genious a Dali both musical genious gifted talent

DEPECHE MODE : we love you in France ❤❤❤❤

Good interview, thank you!