Depeche Mode, the synthpop originators who became dark-pop elder statesman, have just announced plans for a new studio album, the follow-up to 2009′s Sounds Of The Universe. The new one is called Delta Machine, and hopefully that title does not imply that they're trying to make electronic blues now. It is set for release on 22 March 2013 by Columbia Records. Ben Hillier produced the album, and longtime collaborator Flood mixed it. A deluxe edition will include a 28-page book full of Anton Corbijn photos, and first single ?Heaven? will also come with remixes from people like Matthew Dear and Blawan.