Deep Listening Sauna Session: Depeche Mode

Synthetic Reverie
Step into the pulsating world of Depeche Mode as we embark on a deep listening journey through their iconic album, Music for the Masses.

In this immersive sauna session, we invite you to do more than simply hear the music—we encourage you to surrender to the hypnotic rhythms, the haunting melodies, and the raw emotion woven into every track. Our Synthetic Reverie: A Deep Listening Journey Through ‘Music for the Masses’ is not just a listening session; it’s an exploration of sound and sensation, where electronic landscapes meet human vulnerability in a perfect storm of atmosphere and intensity.

Released in 1987, Music for the Masses marked a turning point for Depeche Mode, elevating their dark, brooding synth-pop to stadium-sized proportions without losing its intimate, melancholic core. From the pulsing urgency of Never Let Me Down Again to the introspective beauty of Strangelove, the album balances shadow and light, power and restraint, forging a sonic world both distant and deeply personal. In the warmth of the sauna, each synthesizer swell, each whispered lyric, each echoing beat will feel even more immersive, surrounding you in sound like never before.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound connection to the haunting brilliance of Depeche Mode. Open your senses, your emotions, and your spirit to the magic of deep listening.

Date and Time: Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at 8:00 PM
Location: Alda Sauna at Farris Bad, where the enveloping heat will amplify the intensity of this sonic journey.
Experience: We will spin the original vinyl of Music for the Masses on a Luxman turntable, letting the rich, atmospheric production and the driving electronic pulses of Depeche Mode fill the space. Let the music wash over you as we sink deeper into sound together.

Booking: No seat reservations, but please book the spa entry "Evening spa" in advance.