Editing Depeche Mode (section)

=== Fletcher's death and ''Memento Mori'' (2022–present)===
{{see also|Memento Mori (Depeche Mode album)}}
On 26 May 2022, [[Andy Fletcher (musician)|Andy Fletcher]] died, aged 60, after suffering an [[aortic dissection]] while at home. His bandmates Gahan and Gore stated, "we are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher." Former Depeche Mode member [[Alan Wilder]] stated that learning of Fletcher's death was "a real bolt from the blue."<ref>{{Cite web |title="We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy "Fletch" Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint. Our hearts our with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this difficult time."|url=https://twitter.com/depechemode/status/1529901182562340864 |author=@depechemode|access-date=26 May 2022 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 May 2022 |title=Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61597992 |access-date=26 May 2022}}</ref>

Prior to Fletcher's death, Gahan said: "There's a ton of stuff that we've done with Depeche Mode that I'm really proud of. I think that's come with time and age. Martin put out a record last year which I really liked. I actually bought a copy because it wouldn't feel right otherwise. I know he's been pottering away in his studio as well, so I guess at some point next year we'll get together. Hopefully at least to just have a chat about what we both feel like we could move forward with."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=8 October 2021 |title=Dave Gahan covers Cat Power and tells us about his 'liberating' new album and the future of Depeche Mode |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-gahan-imposter-cat-power-cover-depeche-mode-interview-new-album-3065666 |access-date=7 April 2025 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>
[[File:Depeche Mode Oct 4 2022 (2).jpg|thumb|Gore (left) and Gahan (centre) announcing their upcoming album, at a press conference in Berlin]]

On 15 August 2022, the social media accounts for Depeche Mode posted a photo of Gahan and Gore in a recording studio, with them tweeting, "finding stability in what we know and love, and focusing on what gives life meaning and purpose", which magazines like ''[[NME]]'' suggested was a hint at work on a new studio album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=15 August 2022 |title=Surviving members of Depeche Mode share new photo from the studio |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/surviving-members-of-depeche-mode-share-new-photo-from-the-studio-3290364 |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Depeche Mode on Instagram: "Finding stability in what we know and love, and focusing on what gives life meaning and purpose." |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSYaU-Jbhh/ |access-date=16 August 2022 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>

On 4 October 2022, Depeche Mode announced their fifteenth studio album ''[[Memento Mori (Depeche Mode album)|Memento Mori]]'' and a tour to support the album which started on 23 March 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine|last=Levine|first=Robert|title=Depeche Mode Returns With 'Memento More' Album, World Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/depeche-mode-album-tour-dates-memento-more/|date=4 October 2022|access-date=4 October 2022|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

The first single, "[[Ghosts Again]]", released on 9 February 2023, was co-written by [[Richard Butler (singer)|Richard Butler]] of [[the Psychedelic Furs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=9 February 2023 |title=Depeche Mode share new single 'Ghosts Again' and details of new album 'Memento Mori' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/depeche-mode-ghosts-again-listen-new-album-memento-mori-tracklist-release-date-3395588 |access-date=10 February 2023 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=21 March 2023 |title=Depeche Mode on what The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler brought to 'Memento Mori' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/depeche-mode-on-what-the-psychedelic-furs-richard-butler-brought-to-memento-mori-3417557 |access-date=10 February 2024 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> It received relative success in the UK, charting at No. 14. "Ghosts Again" had widespread success in the US, charting in the top 10 of 3 ''Billboard'' charts. Reaching number 2 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart, Gahan said it "captures this perfect balance of melancholy and joy", while Gore said it has "such an upbeat feel to it" and how rare it is for the band to record a song that "I just don't get sick of listening to."

The band stated that work on the album began during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Depeche Mode announce first album in five years Memento Mori |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/depeche-mode-announce-first-album-in-five-years-memento-mori |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=The Line of Best Fit |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Depeche Mode Reveal New Album 'Memento Mori' and World Tour, Coming in 2023 |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/depeche-mode-reveal-new-album-e2-80-98memento-mori-e2-80-99-and-world-tour-coming-in-2023/ar-AA12AMM4 |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=MSN |language=en-US}}</ref> Gahan and Gore said they would send each other ideas for songs, for example Gahan said, "I played guitar and sort of sang on my iPhone", while Gore "sent it back with his angelic voice."<ref name=":0" /> They also stated that they would be working with [[James Ford (musician)|James Ford]] once again as producer along with [[Marta Salogni]] mixing for the album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Depeche Mode, Still Mourning, Return With Tour and New Album 'Memento Mori' |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/depeche-mode-still-mourning-return-with-tour-and-new-album-e2-80-98memento-mori-e2-80-99/ar-AA12zVDr |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=MSN |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Depeche Mode Announce New Album Memento Mori and World Tour |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/depeche-mode-announce-album-memento-125622860.html |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=www.yahoo.com |date=4 October 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>