Pet Shop Boys’ first “Disco” LP of remixes was released on this day in 1986, including remixes of PSB by Arthur Baker and Shep Pettibone. “Disco 5”, the latest instalment in the album series, will be released on CD and vinyl this Friday at the link below and features Pet Shop Boys’ remixes of Tina Turner, Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and more.
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The re-recorded version of “West End girls” by Pet Shop Boys first entered the UK Official Singles Chart on November 16, 1985, at number 80. It entered the Top 40 the following week, and eventually reached number one on January 11, 1986. The single was originally released in 1984 but only became a club hit in the US before being re-recorded and re-released in late 1985, becoming a major global success. It is being celebrated by BBC Radio 2 as part of “Pet Shop Boys, Forty” from 8pm GMT this evening. The DJ presenting the show, Gary Davies, gave the hit version of “West End girls” its first play on the BBC back in 1985.
Pet Shop Boys’ “Maxi-Mix” of Madonna’s “Sorry” is included on the 20th anniversary edition of her album “Confessions On A Dance Floor” which is released today. The remix topped the Billboard dance chart in the USA and was later included on Pet Shop Boys’ “Disco 4” album.
Pet Shop Boys are on the cover of this season’s Arena Homme+ Magazine, photographed by Alasdair McLellan. Neil is wearing Giorgio Armani AW25 and Chris is wearing Emporio Armani AW25 in honour of the legendary Italian fashion designer, who passed away on 4 September 2025.
The “Dreamworld” show is finally coming to Japan! Tickets for Pet Shop Boys’ “Dreamworld” 2026 shows in Tokyo and Kobe are now on sale at the links below.
Putin’s fascist government is arresting young musicians in Russia for performing songs by exiled Russian artists. No opposition to Putin and his war is tolerated. Watch this excellent report by Steve Rosenberg of the BBC at the Instagram link below.
Pet Shop Boys today release Bryce Miller’s mix of “It’s a sin”, which previously featured in the trailer for the Netflix show, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”. The song is now available to stream and a visualiser video is available to watch on YouTube.
We are so sad to hear that Dave Ball, the keyboard genius of Soft Cell, has died. He was an electronic pop pioneer and with Marc Almond made a unique catalogue of songs, completely original in sound and content. Our love and condolences go to Marc and all those close to Dave. Neil and Chris xx Photo: David Chambers
“Musik”, the Jonathan Harvey/PSB cabaret show starring Frances Barber, is getting great reviews. See links below. The show continues until the end of the week at the historic Wilton’s Music Hall in London.
Great to see that the Fringe Theatre Awards have just nominated Frances Barber for her performance as Billie Trix and Leo Flint for his video design of “Musik”. Congratulations! All FTA nominations and further show information at the links below.
Yesterday we went to Wilton’s Music Hall for the dress rehearsal and then the first preview of “Musik”, the Jonathan Harvey/PSB show starring the brilliant Frances Barber as Billie Trix. It’s a wonderful new production directed by Terry Johnson and it was nice to see some familiar fan faces in the audience! Link for remaining tickets below. Neil & Chris xx Photo: Charlie Flint
He’s 66 today. Happy Birthday, Chris!
Photo: Tate Modern
“Musik” by Jonathan Harvey with songs by Pet Shop Boys, starring Frances Barber as Billie Trix and directed by Terry Johnson, is opening soon at Wilton’s Music Hall in London! The first night is on Tuesday, October 14th and it runs until October 25th. Tickets are selling fast — check out the link below.
Neil was recently interviewed for “Music, Money & Mayhem”, a new BBC podcast series that chronicles the collapse of EMI Records and the struggle to save it. The first episode is now available on podcast platforms, with new episodes releasing every Monday.