If you repeat yourself, then I think you're in danger of losing that fan base, because if you're not interesting yourselves, you're not interesting your audience. Martin Gore audiencebasedanger Change image and share on social
There are definite reference points to older Depeche Mode records. Martin Gore definitedepechemode Change image and share on social
I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking. Martin Gore agedrinkissue Change image and share on social
Music is really all about experimentation and lots of trial and error. It's just mind-numbingly boring until you hit on something that works well. Martin Gore boreerrorexperimentation Change image and share on social
I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me. Martin Gore bandcoverimportant Change image and share on social
God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion. Martin Gore feelgodintend Change image and share on social
I even have nephews who make music, my daughter makes music. I don't know what advice to give them these days. It's really a tough industry to break into. Martin Gore advicebreakdaughter Change image and share on social
I've not worn a dress since about 1985. It always amazes me how there is still a fascination for it in England. The rest of the world doesn't seem to care. I'm not sure whether they don't remember or whether they've just moved on from it. I was brought up in the glam era. Martin Gore amazebringcare share on social
For years, I was stuck behind a keyboard rig. When I started playing guitar onstage, it was a bit of a release - not to be stuck in one spot the whole night. It's really enjoyable having the freedom to move around. You just have to remember to end up somewhere near a microphone. Martin Gore biteendenjoyable share on social