The Independent — They are more used to performing to packed stadiums, but stars of rock and pop are now turning their attention to other arenas. When the Pet Shop Boys' first ballet score is performed at Sadler's Wells in London next month it will be the first of a ... more info

Guardian Music — Whoever invented 'forlorntronica' has a worthy successor in this Swedish purveyor of bedroom bliss-popHometown: Stockholm.The lineup: Christian Niva (vocals, music).The background: Christian Niva is a Swede who could pass as a Mancunian, or also a Ca... more info

The Vinyl Villain — From March 1994, a #5 hit in the UK charts:-mp3 : Blur - Girls & Boys Really should have been #1 if you don't mind me saying.The record label had actually asked Pet Shop Boys to consider producing the track, but by the time they were available the ma... more info

Guardian Music — • Choreographer to oversee Olympic and Paralympic closers• Es Devlin and David Arnold also part of design teamThe man behind Take That's successful comeback live shows will be in charge of the closing ceremonies at the London 2012 Olympics, organ... more info

The Telegraph — The Pet Shop Boys have joined forces with Sadler's Wells on The Most Incredible Thing, a ballet based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale more info

Altsounds — **Neil Tennant** and **Chris Lowe** release the music for their first ever full-length ballet, **The Most Incredible Thing**, on March 22nd through Astralwerks Records. The ballet is collaboration with choreographer **Javier De Frutos** and Britain's... more info

The Music Fix — Music from Tennant and Lowe's first full-length ballet. more info

The Quietus — The Most Incredible Thing set for March release more info

Gigwise — It is available in March... more info

Guardian Music — (Moshi Moshi)Hercules and Love Affair's eponymous debut was lovingly crafted revivalism that avoided mere mimicry via big, anthemic hooks and full-blooded performances. Its successor, Blue Songs, is also composed of immaculately produced house and di... more info