Guardian Music — In the mood for some arch, literate synthpop with a deep well of emotion at its heart? Then just click play It's 26 years since the Pet Shop Boys released their debut album. While we might mourn the fact that the plan to release albums whose titles w... more info

Guardian Music — Some of the best album reviews submitted by readers over the past few daysIt's possible for Guardian readers to review pretty much any album ever released. Here's how:• Type the name of who you're looking for in the "Find any artist" search box her... more info

Prefix — It's hard to believe that Pet Shop Boys have been doing what they do for more than three decades, but ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/pet-shop-boys/leaving/68534/ more info

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Guardian Music — Rapper unveils Free Pussy Riot, a protest song demanding charges against the Russian punk band be droppedReading on mobile? Watch hereAs Pussy Riot await Friday's court verdict, Peaches has launched a new campaign calling for the Russian musicians' r... more info

ContactMusic — George Michael was among the names to see off the Olympic Games in London on Sunday night and like groups like The Who The Spice Girls and The Pet Shop Boys he was expected to roll through a couple of his greatest hits... more info

Guardian Music — The star-studded musical event didn't quite live up to the preceding fortnight - but then, perhaps nothing couldEven as Emeli Sandé kicked off the closing ceremony, rumours circulated about what the show would entail. Some of them seemed redolent of... more info

Guardian Music — The last act of the great sporting festival that enthralled the nation – and displayed a capacity to charm and amazeThe great festival that began with the stirring resonances of Danny Boyle's opening ceremony came to a poignant end with a light-hea... more info

Guardian Music — We went from rag-tag group to well-drilled dance troupe, says a cast member of London 2012's spectacular end showBy early Sunday, the excitement levels among the closing ceremonies cast had gone nuclear. Team GB had surpassed all expectations, everyo... more info