Depeche Mode to Shut Down Hollywood Boulevard for Jimmy Kimmel Live

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ EMI Records) - Groundbreaking electro legends Depeche Mode will shut down Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles for an exclusive outdoor nighttime performance to be broadcast live on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, April 23, 2009 (12:05-1:05 a.m. ET/PT).

This will be Depeche Mode's first late-night talk show performance since announcing their upcoming 'Tour Of The Universe,' which will include material from their highly anticipated twelfth studio album 'Sounds Of the Universe' (Mute/Capitol/Virgin) to be released on April 21st.

The band's special performance will feature a multi-song set for the fans on the boulevard including two songs to be broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel Live! one of which will be their new single, 'Wrong'.

This unique performance will take place on a custom-built stage on the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. at the doorstep of the new W Hollywood Residences. Only KROQ listeners can win VIP section tickets. Fans should visit www.KROQ.com for complete entry details. This exciting Jimmy Kimmel Live! event is taking place in conjunction with the W Hollywood Residences, Gatehouse Capital, Rogue Films 'Fighting', Relativity Media and KROQ FM.

'Dave Gahan's voice is as captivating as ever and Martin Gore's songwriting is still in full form..it serves as foolproof evidence that Depeche Mode has no plans for retirement.' - FILTER MAGAZINE

'Sounds of the Universe is Depeche Mode's most tune-packed and sonically adventurous album for over a decade.' - MOJO MAGAZINE