This Wednesday, November 2nd, at 10.15 pm, Sky Arts in the UK will broadcast an episode of South Bank Originals in which Melvyn Bragg looks back on his 1992 South Bank Show documentary with Pet Shop Boys and reflects on their remarkable rise to stardom. Neil and Chris talk about their musical influences approach to songwriting, their devotion to pop, their image, unconventional performance style and elaborate stage tours. Also speaking in 1992, Liza Minnelli comments on the Pet Shop Boys’ distinctive sound and songwriting talent, as well as her experience working with them. The programme also features Melvyn’ Bragg’s reflections with additional contributions from music journalist, Dorian Lynskey.
South Bank Originals
Neil has been interviewed by Jake Shears on his “Queer The Music” podcast, talking about the lyrics and the making of the PSB song “It’s a sin”, Pet Shop Boys’ creative process, collaborators and much more. The season finale episode is out now and available at the link below.
Recent News
Pet Shop Boys today release the expanded edition of their acclaimed new album, “Nonetheless”.
A new studio recording of the “All the young dudes” / “West End girls” medley, performed by PSB and the Manchester Camerata, and produced by Stuart Price with strings arranged by Anne Dudley, is available to stream now at the link below. The medley was performed at the MTV EMAs last night. It’s accompanied by a different “orchestral” mix by Stuart Price.
Kicking off the weekend which will see Pet Shop Boys performing at the EMAs in Manchester, the official video for their new version of David Bowie’s “All the young dudes” is now available to watch on YouTube at the link below.
Pet Shop Boys’ new double A‑side single, “New London boy / All the young dudes”, and an accompanying remixes single, are out now on CD and digitally at the link below.
Pet Shop Boys are pleased to announce that they will be performing at this year’s MTV EMAs in Manchester, where they will also receive the inaugural “Pop Pioneer Award” celebrating their 40 years in pop music. They will be performing with a local orchestra, the Manchester Camerata.
Pet Shop Boys are happy to reveal a special PSB-themed tea set, which is available to order now at the link below.
The official video for Pet Shop Boys’ new single “Feel”, directed by acclaimed young British artist Corbin Shaw and Rawtape, is now available to watch on YouTube at the link below.