Stereogum — Before frontman Dave Brockie passed away earlier this year, Gwar had appeared on the A.V. Club’s all-covers video series A.V. Undercover twice, taking on Kansas and Billy Ocean. And on the newest edition of the series, the new touring lineup of Gwa... more info

NME — Pet Shop Boys also surprise contenders to replace James Corden, say bookmakers more info

Nialler9 — The stage times are being dripfed this year. Here are today’s main stage times and RBMA stage times. More Electric Picnic coverage later today. Previously: Body & Soul Casa Bacardi Global Green Main Stage Friday 10.45pm – 12.00am Pet Shop Boys 9... more info

NME — Pop duo to close fictional festival Loxfest more info

Core News — “Sonic architects, Zero 7, bring a sun-kissed two hours of tunes to BBC Radio 6 Music. The duo, consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker, formed the group in 1997 after working as studio engineers for artists such as Robert Plant and the Pet Shop... more info

The Telegraph — The Pet Shop Boys' philosphical tribute to Alan Turing at the Proms was almost indescribable more info

NME — The duo will debut the musical on Wednesday (July 23) more info

Stereogum — Zoot Woman, the synthpop combo comprising famed producer Stuart Price (Madonna, The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, etc.) plus brothers Johnny and Adam Blake, is preparing to release a new album called Star Climbing. It’s the follow-up to 2009′s Things A... more info

The Telegraph — Pet Shop Boys put on an energetic laser-heavy show that confirmed they are still contenders, says Thomas H Green more info

NME — Pop duo join Beck and London Grammar on bill at Welsh festival more info