Latest Pet Shop Boys News
Marc Almond 'Glad' He Never Properly Met David Bowie
Marc Almond is "glad" he never "properly met" David Bowie.The 64-year-old singer's band Soft Cell were invited to support the late 'Heroes' hitmaker - who died of cancer in January 2016 - on tour in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2022
Johnny Marr's Theory On Why Singers Are So Difficult...
Johnny Marr enjoyed working with Bernard Sumner because he didn't have a "w***** mentality" like most singers.The former Smiths guitarist and New Order frontman created the supergroup Electronic - which also featured Pet Shop Boys...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2021
Pet Shop Boys Reveal Reason For Missing Brit Awards Performance Of It's A Sin
Pet Shop Boys didn't perform at the BRIT Awards "due to a contractual issue".The band was involved in the production of Sir Elton John and Years & Years' moving rendition of their hit 'It's A...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 May 2021
Glastonbury 2021 Cancelled: The First Of Many Festivals, Or Just The Biggest Casualty?
"With great regret, we must announce that this year's Glastonbury Festival will not take place," came the not altogether unexpected announcement from the Glastonbury organisers. For the second year in a row the biggest festival...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2021
Years & Years Return With Cover Of Pet Shop Boys Classic
Years & Years have returned with a cover of Pet Shop Boys' classic 'It's a Sin'.To coincide with the release of frontman Olly Alexander's new TV miniseries of the same name, the pop group have...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2021
Pet Shop Boys Postpone UK Leg Of Tour
Pet Shop Boys have postponed the UK leg of their 'Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live Tour' until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 'West End Girls' hitmakers were due to play in Newcastle,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2020
January Favourites 2020: This Month Has Been Visceral, Sentimental, And Occasionally Industrial
The first month of 2020 is finally over after what feels like forever, and Brexit is finally happening after what feels like even longer, so you'd be forgiven for having a few mixed emotions. But...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 31 January 2020
Pet Shop Boys Invite Fans Into Their 'Inner Sanctum'
Pet Shop Boys are set to return this Spring with their thirteenth studio album 'Super', followed by some exciting one-off residency shows at the Royal Opera House. The album will follow up their acclaimed 2013...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2016
Pet Shop Boys Star Added Voicemail Message To Brandon Flowers' Song
The Human singer was recording new house music tune I Can Change, which samples Bronski Beat's 1980s hit Smalltown Boy, when he decided the tune lacked a certain voice. Flowers texted Tennant...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Pet Shop Boys Named Best Cover Version Ever
Veteran British pop duo Pet Shop Boys have topped a new list of the greatest cover versions of all time. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s take on ‘Always On My Mind’, released in 1987, emerged...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2014
Pet Shop Boys' Always On My Mind Voted Best Cover
The Pet Shop Boys' hit song Always On My Mind has been named the best cover version of all time in a new Bbc poll.The British pop stars scored an unlikely Christmas chart smash with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2014
Pet Shop Boys To Launch Hotel Chain
British pop band Pet Shop Boys are planning to launch their own hotel brand after becoming inspired by home improvement Tv shows.The dance duo parted ways with their record label of 28 years, Parlophone, in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2014
Pet Shop Boys To Open Boutique Hotels
Pet Shop Boys are to open a string of boutique hotels.The electronic pop duo are hoping to unveil a string of simple accommodations as part of their plan to expand on their own brand, X2,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2014
Moogfest 2014 Gets To The Heart Of Electronic Music With Shows From Kraftwerk And Pet Shop Boys
Named after America's main pioneer in the world of electronic music, Robert Moog, Moogfest is finally back after a brief sabbatical which saw them miss 2013 - to much disappointment from electronic lovers everywhere.The much-adored...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Outkast, Muse And Arcade Fire To Headline Coachella 2014
Coachella 2014 will be returning to Indio, California, this spring for a two-weekend spectacular that will see some of the world's biggest performers gather in one polo field in the middle of the desert. This...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2014
Pet Shop Boys New Album 'Electric' Taking On Jay-z & Robin Thicke
After its release on 12th July, Pet Shop Boys' new album Electric climbed the charts due to rave reviews and fan excitement. Since their formation in 1981, the Boys have earned notoriety with their weird...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 17 July 2013
New Label, New Album, New Tour - Productive Times For Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys have announced a release date for a new album and have also revealed that it will be released on a new label that they have embarked upon, in association with Kobalt Label...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2013
Brazilian Music Festival Axed
A Brazilian music festival headlined by the Pet Shop Boys has been cancelled.The Roots were also among the acts on the bill for the Sonar Sao Paulo event, which was due to kick off in...
By WENN on 20 March 2013
It's A Sin: Pet Shop Boys Leave Parlophone After 28 Years
Pet Shop Boys have ended their long association with mainstream label Parlophone, choosing to release their new album 'Electric' through the independent music publisher Kobalt. The duo - David Tennant and Chris Lowe - announced...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2013
Pet Shop Boys Leave Parlophone After 28 Years
British pop veterans the Pet Shop Boys have ended their relationship with Parlophone Records after almost 30 years on the label.Bandmates Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, who released classic hits such as West End Girls...
By WENN on 14 March 2013
Depeche Mode Snubbed By Brits?
Depeche Mode feel snubbed by the BRIT Awards.The electronic music pioneers believe they deserve the Outstanding Contribution award for conquering America and selling over 100 million records in their 30 year career, but are upset...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 January 2013
Olympic Parade Hits Right Notes
The Pet Shop Boys and Katherine Jenkins serenaded athletes at the Olympic Parade in London yesterday (01.09.12).The parade saw British athletes who had competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games transported through London to outside...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 September 2012
Pet Shop Boys: Music Has Too Much Ego
Pet Shop Boys think modern pop music has too much ''ego''.The 'It's a Sin' hitmakers - who formed in 1981 - believe artists used to write ''poetry set to music'' but current chart acts use...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
Was George Michael Right To Play New Song At Olympics Closer?
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...
By WENN on 14 August 2012
Emeli Sande Opens Closing Ceremony
Emeli Sande opened the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympics tonight (12.08.12).The British singer performed a cover of Professor Green's 'Read All About It' as she kicked off the hugely-anticipated event in the Olympic Stadium,...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2012
The Ting Tings Turn Goth Pop
The Ting Tings sound like both Depeche Mode and TLC on their new album. The 'Be The One' group say every track on their as yet-untitled second album has a completely different sound to it,...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2010
Kasabian To Rock V Festival
Kasabian have revealed they are to headline this year's V Festival. The rockers - who have played before at the annual two-day festival which is held in Essex and South Staffordshire over the last weekend...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2010
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
Thom Yorke's Solo Show
Thom Yorke is to play a solo set at Latitude Festival.The Radiohead frontman will take to the Obelisk Arena stage at 12pm on Sunday July 19 to open proceedings on the final day if the...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 June 2009
Pet Shop Boys Censored By Chinese Officials
The PET SHOP BOYS have been forced to censor their latest album by the Chinese government. The duo released Yes, their 10th record, earlier this year (09) - but were made to change the lyrics to...
By WENN on 21 May 2009
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