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VCMG is a Techno act. They run in the same orbit as DVS1, Surgeon, Plastikman, Planetary Assault Systems and Underworld, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into M&G, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 12 connections around VCMG and forward to M&G. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
VCMG were an English electronic music duo, consisting of Vince Clarke and Martin Gore. Reuniting two original members of the original Depeche Mode lineup over 30 years after Clarke left the band after the release of their debut album Speak & Spell. An EP titled Spock was released on 30 November 2011. Their second EP, Single Blip, was also released initially exclusive to Beatport on 20 February 2012. Their debut album, titled Ssss, was released on 12 March 2012 by Mute Records. Their third EP, Aftermaths was released on 20 August 2012.
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VCMG shares an orbit with DVS1, Surgeon, Plastikman and Planetary Assault Systems, went on to shape M&G. 12 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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