We are very sad to learn of the death of Robin Gibb of the wonderful Bee Gees. It sometimes seemed as though Robin felt that the Bee Gees were under-appreciated compared with some of their contemporaries, the ubiquity of their disco-era songs seeming to be more of an issue than the beauty and sexiness of their music. But the Bee Gees have a catalogue rich with five decades of hits that is a testament to their songwriting and performing genius. Robin’s unusual high voice expressed a heartfelt longing and a human frailty. Harmonising with his brothers, magic was created — the original and gorgeous vocal sound that made the Bee Gees so famous and has echoed around the world since the 1960s. The Bee Gees have always been a big inspiration for us and we send our love and respect to Robin’s family. xx
Pet Shop Boys Volume, the complete visual record of PSB from 1984 to 2024, is published by Thames & Hudson today.
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We had a fantastic night at the Electric Ballroom yesterday with a special guest appearance from Johnny Marr on guitar! Thanks to Johnny for playing with us and to all the wonderful Petheads. xx
Photo: Eva Pentel
Pet Shop Boys Volume is now available at Resident Music in Brighton, at John Sandoe in London and at Waterstones Deansgate, Manchester.
We had a wonderful first “Obscure” concert in Camden last night with a “no hits” set list which everyone seemed to be able to sing along with anyway. Thanks to our fabulous special guest, Sylvia Mason-James, and to the legendary Princess Julia for her DJ set. And thanks to the fantastic audience of Petheads! See you again tonight. xx
Photo: Eva Pentel
Pet Shop Boys’ complete Dreamworld performance at the Viña del Mar Song Festival in Chile can now be viewed on You Tube. Link below.
We are now a week away from the opening show of Obscure Pet Shop Boys at Camden’s Electric Ballroom. Doors will open at 6pm for ticketed fans who will have access to our exclusive Pet Shop Boys Lounge where you can relax and browse the new “Pet Shop Boys since 1984” and “Obscure” merchandise ranges. Copies of “Volume” and Neil’s “100 Lyrics and a Poem” book, a limited number of them signed, will also be available to buy. Clubbing legend Princess Julia will DJ from 7.15pm — 8.15pm before PSB take to the stage at 8.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
To coincide with the new “Volume” book, long term PSB designer Mark Farrow talks to Wallpaper magazine. Link below.
Faber & Faber today publish the paperback edition of Neil Tennant’s book, One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem, with a new introduction by Jon Savage. It is now available in book shops and online stores.