Depeche Mode and DIIV

Depeche Mode, formed in Basildon, England, gained fame with their synth-driven sound and hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Personal Jesus." They evolved from bouncy electro-pop to darker synth-rock, achieving massive success with albums like Violator and Songs of Faith and Devotion. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, the band continued as a duo after Andy Fletcher's 2022 passing, releasing Memento Mori in 2023.

DIIV's "Frog in Boiling Water" mixes powerful rhythms & ethereal guitar work, defining a shoegaze scene they pioneered & transcended, capturing both despair & hope.