Stereogum — Swedish producer Hannes Norrvide — who performs under the name Lust For Youth — will release his new album, International, in June. Immediately that title feels like it could be a nod to Pet Shop Boys, and based on its first single, “Epoetin Al... more info

NME — Foals, Pet Shop Boys and Lily Allen will also appear at Irish festival more info

Nialler9 — Electric Picnic has announced their first names for 2014 and it is impressive. Hitting Stradbally this year from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2014 is Outkast! for starters plus: Portishead, Outkast, Beck, Foals, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini, Ch... more info

Topix — Irish drag queen Panti Bliss took to the stage of Ireland's national theater, the Abbey, February 1 to deliver a powerful speech explaining the effects of homophobia and the oppressive environment antigay attitudes can foster for LGBT people. more info

ContactMusic — Pet Shop Boys have sampled a gay rights speech for their new single.The dance duo's new track 'The Best Gay Possible' features all ten minutes of a... more info

ContactMusic — British pop act Pet Shop Boys have released a new track based on a gay rights speech by an Irish activist.Drag queen Panti Bliss, real named Rory... more info

NME — Drag queen Panti Bliss’ anti-homophobia message had gone viral more info

ContactMusic — A representative for the Pet Shop Boys has shot down online reports suggesting singer Neil Tennant has been hospitalised.The West End Girls hitmaker... more info

NME — A spokesperson for the band has called hospital rumours "completely untrue" more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the Elvis Costello & The Roots show at The Capitol Theatre go on sale today at noon. Tickets for the Schoolboy Q show at Best Buy Theater go on sale today at noon. Tickets for the Juicy... more info