Obscure Sound — Conjuring a sound that bridges Pet Shop Boys’ synth-pop dynamics and more orchestral-touched balladry, Break is the third album from Utrecht-based pianist, songwriter, and producer Alan Lauris. A memorably melodic sound is paired with contemplative... more info

Popdose — Seeing someone from the metal community pay respect to the Pet Shop Boys is a glorious thing. more info

Stereogum — The 2024 MTV EMAs — that’s Europe Music Awards — went down in Manchester Sunday night. Pet Shop Boys won the inaugural Pop Pioneers Award, which recognizes a significant “contribution to the world of pop music, including the groundbreaking... more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Pet Shop Boys released Nightlife. Don’t you know what you’re missing? Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pet Shop Boys’ Please: The post Pet Shop Boys Released “Nightlife” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magn... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 65th birthday Chris Lowe (Pet Shop Boys). We will leave you to your own devices. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pet Shop Boys’ Please: The post Happy 65th Birthday Chris Lowe (Pet Shop Boys) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Antimusic Rock — Pet Shop Boys release their new single and video, 'Feel,' from their latest album Nonetheless, released in April more info

Stereogum — The ’80s British synthpoppers Bronski Beat are not an active band. Keyboardist and percussionist Larry Steinbachek died of cancer in 2017, and Steve Bronski, the group’s namesake and cofounder, passed away in 2021. But Bronski Beat have a lega... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 70th birthday Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys). The pop kid. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pet Shop Boys’ Please: The post Happy 70th Birthday Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — TikTok loves ’80s music. For instance, the kids are bringing back “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys. They also love Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy,” which is used for the ’80s dance trend wherein people ask their parents to dance like... more info

Stereogum — A new TR/ST album is coming this year. In December, the electronic project of Robert Alfons signed to Dais and shared “Robrash,” followed by “Being Boring,” a Pet Shop Boys cover with Jake Shears. Today, TR/ST is back with “Soon,” anot... more info