djloox

Hey BT, longtime fan. Congrats on the amazing new album and thanks for doing this AMA and all the Facebook live videos. The first time I met you was at EDC a couple years ago, you were with your girlfriend at the time and Kaia and you were both pleasant and graciously answered my questions about ITSAESAYAI and Morceau Subrosa while walking to the ASOT stage. It was so refreshing to be able to speak to someone who loves interacting with fans, addressing questions, and truly expresses joy for what they do.

Question time: I’ve already asked this question in a former Q&A but never got to hear the answer, but what did Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs think of your cover of “The Ghost In You” off These Hopeful Machines? It’s a beautiful, yet haunting closer to the album which fits perfectly, and covering Butler is no easy job, so kudos for that.

Also, you are heavily influenced by many forms of music, especially new wave and synth pop I’ve noticed (received my vinyl of AHTS-I and it sounds amazing), so what would you say are your top 3 most influential albums that either inspire you as an artist or get you through life?

Thanks again, I’ll see you at Ruby Skye in December!

My favorites change by the hour, so I completely understand. I was not expecting Construction Time Again on that list compared to the rest of Depeche Mode's discography, awesome to see some appreciation towards it. 80s synth has greatly influenced the way I see other genres and feel emotion through music, it's great that I can sense that in your production style.

What are your thoughts on Paul Blart?