Stereogum — UK synthpop titans Pet Shop Boys have been steadily cranking out dryly euphoric music for decades, and they remain hugely relevant. Just in the past few months, PSB have been covered by Sally Shapiro, Sleaford Mods, TR/ST with Jake Shears, and Bar... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The James Ford-produced album arrives in April through Parlophone. Pet Shop Boys Announce New Album Nonetheless, Reveal First Single “Loneliness”: Stream Scoop Harrison more info

Stereogum — In December, TR/ST shared “Robrash.” Today, the project of Winnipeg-born, LA-based musician and producer Robert Alfons is surprise-dropping an eponymous EP and announcing his signing to Dais Records. The EP includes “Robrash,” as well as f... more info

Obscure Sound — Los Angeles-based act Brain Club show a developing synth-pop appeal on their third single “By A Thread,” culminating in a bustling arp-friendly hook — emitting a nostalgic engrossment reminiscent of Pet Shop Boys and Erasure. Murmured synths an... more info

Obscure Sound — A smooth, late-night electro-pop appeal impresses on “Blurry Pictures,” a new single from California-based artist Zach Schuh. Spacey synth glistening lends a starry-eyed quality as a funk-touched bass line complements, guiding into Schuh’s care... more info

Obscure Sound — Rochester-based duo The Heroic Enthusiasts transport listeners to the ’80s with a blast of melodic nostalgia, courtesy of their cover of “Tears Run Rings,” originally from Soft Cell/Marc Almond. The track marks their latest collaboration with p... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The borrowed riff appears on "All the Parties," a track on the rapper's new album For All the Dogs. Pet Shop Boys Accuse Drake of Illegally Interpolating “West End Girls” Abby Jones more info

Stereogum — As usual, Drake’s new album For All The Dogs is stuffed with guests, samples, subliminals, oversharing, and all manner of pop culture ephemera. One ingredient in the stew: About two and a half minutes into the Chief Keef collab “All The Part... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The six-track album was originally released as part of the limited edition double LP Very Relentless. Pet Shop Boys Announce 30th Anniversary Reissue of Relentless Eddie Fu more info

Sweeping The Nation — Not including those million channels on Sky all of which loop the same smallish pool of Christmas videos... Saturday 14th December 12am TOTP2 Christmas (Gold)7.00pm TOTP2 Christmas (BBC4)There isn't a new compendium of the Corporation's seaso... more info