In an era when many legacy bands settle into nostalgia tours and greatest hits collections, Depeche Mode continues to evolve, challenge, and redefine what it means to be a band with a legacy. In 2025, the British electronic music pioneers took a bold step forward with the release of a fully remixed version of their acclaimed 2023 album Memento Mori. The remixed album, simply titled Memento Mori (Remix Edition), reimagines the haunting, emotionally rich original with contributions from a diverse roster of producers, artists, and DJs, bridging generations and genres.
A New Chapter in the Depeche Mode Saga
Following the death of founding member Andy Fletcher in 2022, Memento Mori marked a poignant return for Depeche Mode as a duo—Dave Gahan and Martin Gore—channeling themes of loss, mortality, and renewal into some of their most emotionally resonant material in years. Critics and fans alike praised the original album for its maturity, sonic depth, and willingness to confront existential questions head-on.
But Depeche Mode has never been a band to stand still. In 2025, they took Memento Mori one step further by commissioning a remix project that reinvents the album for the club, the underground, and the next generation of listeners.
The Remix Album: A Fusion of Eras and Styles
Released in May 2025, Memento Mori (Remix Edition) is more than just a companion piece—it’s a full artistic reinterpretation. Each of the album’s original tracks has been handed over to a different producer, with contributions from techno icons, industrial veterans, and emerging electronic artists. The result is an eclectic, yet cohesive, collection that retains the emotional weight of the original while opening up new sonic dimensions.
Notable contributors include:
- Trentemøller, who brought a dark, cinematic edge to “My Cosmos Is Mine”
- Kelly Lee Owens, who transformed “Ghosts Again” into a shimmering, minimalist dancefloor meditation
- Daniel Avery, whose remix of “Wagging Tongue” introduced a gritty techno pulse
- Blawan, who gave “Caroline’s Monkey” an industrial, percussion-heavy makeover
- Röyksopp, who added lush synth layers to “People Are Good,” infusing it with Scandinavian melancholy
The remix album was made available across all digital platforms and in a stunning double vinyl edition featuring artwork by longtime Depeche Mode collaborator Anton Corbijn. The vinyl release, which includes extended mixes and an exclusive booklet of behind-the-scenes stories from the remix process, sold out its first pressing within days.
A Steady Stream of Single Remixes
Alongside the full remix album, Depeche Mode has also been strategically releasing remixes of individual singles from Memento Mori, both digitally and as limited-edition vinyl. These single-focused releases allow for deeper explorations of the songs and have created a continuous buzz throughout 2025.
Highlights include:
- “Ghosts Again (Solomun Remix)” – A soaring, melodic techno interpretation that’s become a summer festival favorite.
- “My Favourite Stranger (The Hacker Remix)” – A gritty, EBM-influenced version that calls back to Depeche Mode’s early roots in the ’80s electronic underground.
- “Before We Drown (ANNA Remix)” – A powerful progressive techno track that has charted on multiple electronic playlists.
- “Don’t Say You Love Me (Vitalic Remix)” – A high-energy, synth-laden update with echoes of French electro.
These releases have been met with strong fan support, especially among the younger electronic music audience, and have helped introduce Depeche Mode’s catalog to a new generation of DJs and producers.
A Continued Legacy of Reinvention
This remix project isn’t just an exercise in nostalgia. It underscores Depeche Mode’s continuing relevance in the broader landscape of electronic and alternative music. By opening their work to contemporary artists, they’ve sparked dialogue between generations and genres, proving that their music remains as adaptable as it is enduring.
Martin Gore, who spearheaded much of the remix initiative, said in a 2025 interview:
“We’ve always embraced the idea that songs aren’t static. They grow, they change, they reflect the times. This remix album is like a living version of Memento Mori—a version that responds to the energy of 2025, not just the loss and reflection of 2023.”
Dave Gahan echoed those sentiments in a separate interview:
“To hear our songs twisted, expanded, deconstructed—it’s exciting. It reminds us why we keep doing this. Music is never finished.”
The Road Ahead
While the band hasn’t officially announced another studio album, they’ve hinted at future collaborations, live remix performances, and more archival remix releases. There’s even speculation that a Memento Mori remix tour could be in the works, with Gahan and Gore teaming up with guest DJs in hybrid live/remix shows across major cities.
In a musical landscape dominated by rapid consumption and short attention spans, Depeche Mode’s ability to reinvent themselves—and to invite others into that process—remains remarkable. With Memento Mori (Remix Edition) and its related releases, they’ve once again demonstrated that they’re not just survivors of the 1980s—they’re innovators of the now.
Tracklist of Memento Mori (Remix Edition) (Selected)
- My Cosmos Is Mine (Trentemøller Remix)
- Wagging Tongue (Daniel Avery Remix)
- Ghosts Again (Kelly Lee Owens Remix)
- Don’t Say You Love Me (Vitalic Remix)
- My Favourite Stranger (The Hacker Remix)
- Soul With Me (Rival Consoles Remix)
- Caroline’s Monkey (Blawan Remix)
- People Are Good (Röyksopp Remix)
- Before We Drown (ANNA Remix)
- Speak to Me (Nicolas Jaar Rework)
As 2025 continues, Depeche Mode stands not only as icons of synthpop and electronic music history—but as active contributors to its future.
