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PET SHOP BOYS
RELEASE THEIR BRAND-NEW STUDIO ALBUM
‘NONETHELESS’ ON PARLOPHONE RECORDS ON APRIL 26 AND ANNOUNCE FIVE PERFORMANCES AT LONDON’S ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IN JULY THE SINGLE ‘LONELINESS’ IS AVAILABLE NOW, WITH A CD RELEASE TO FOLLOW ON FEB 16
‘NONETHELESS’ SEES PSB WORK WITH PRODUCER JAMES FORD FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE ALBUM ALSO SEES THE DUO RETURN TO PARLOPHONE, THE LABEL WHICH RELEASED THEIR ICONIC AND MASSIVELY
SUCCESSFUL MATERIAL SPANNING 1985 – 2012
APRIL 2024 IS ALSO THE 40 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST-EVER PET SHOP BOYS SINGLE - THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF ‘WEST END GIRLS’
PRE-ORDERS FOR THE ALBUM WILL GIVE ACCESS TO PRIORITY TICKETS
FOR THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE DATES
Pet Shop Boys start a busy 2024 with the announcement of the forthcoming release
of a brand new, 10-track studio album, ‘Nonetheless’, on Parlophone Records on
April 26 and five special performances at London’s Royal Opera House in July.
The album is the duo’s first with producer James Ford, who has previously worked
with artists including Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz and Simian
Mobile Disco.
The single ‘Loneliness’, which PSB describe as ‘uplifting music with reflective lyrics’
– is available digitally now, and will be released as a CD single on Feb 16.
The album can now be pre-ordered, which will give access to priority tickets for a
very special run of five PSB shows at London’s Royal Opera House from July 23 –
27. In 2016 Pet Shop Boys became the first electronic group to play the venue with a
four performance run that was so rapturously received they returned there in 2018
for further sold-out shows garnering even greater acclaim than before.
Pre-sale access to purchase Royal Opera House tickets will be available by pre-
ordering ‘Nonetheless’ albums and bundles from the official Pet Shop Boys UK/EU
store petshopboys.co.uk.
PET SHOP BOYS ‘Nonetheless’.
‘Nonetheless’ features 10 brand new tracks, recorded and mixed in London last year,
primarily at James Ford’s studio in East London. The orchestra and backing vocals
were recorded at The Church studio in North London. The track listing is:
LONELINESS
FEEL
WHY AM I DANCING?
NEW LONDON BOY
DANCING STAR
A NEW BOHEMIA
THE SCHLAGER HIT PARADE
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS
BULLET FOR NARCISSUS
LOVE IS THE LAW
FORMATS -
CD
Standard CD – 10-track album in gatefold soft-pack, with a 12-page booklet.
Deluxe 2CD set – 10-track album + bonus four-track EP, ‘Furthermore’, packaged in
a card wallet housing two inner card wallets with two CDs and a 12-page booklet.
The four bonus tracks are completely new recordings of ‘Heart’, ‘Being boring’,
‘Always on my mind’ and ‘It’s a sin’.
VINYL
Standard black vinyl.
Amazon – clear vinyl.
HMV/Indies – grey vinyl.
D2C exclusive – deluxe double white vinyl + bonus four-track EP ‘Furthermore’ in a
gatefold sleeve.
CASSETTE
The music on ‘Nonetheless’ is both uplifting and reflective, mixing electronics, live
instruments and orchestral arrangements. The songs are very melodic and
quintessentially Pet Shop Boys with a fresh, open sound, bringing together classic
strands of PSB song-writing and moving them in new directions.
Pet Shop Boys spoke about the creative process around the record: “We wanted this
album to be a celebration of the unique and diverse emotions that make us human.
From the more dance-orientated tracks to the raw poignancy of the introspective
ballads, with their beautiful string arrangements, each track tells a story and
contributes to the overall narrative of the album.”
Notably energised and driven by the huge resurgence spawned by their last trilogy of
studio albums and the ongoing success of their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’
tour, ‘Nonetheless’ is the sound of a group at a new peak of their remarkably
consistent creative power.
Having sold in excess of 50 million records, Pet Shop Boys are easily the most
successful UK duo of all time. Since their first Number 1 single, ‘West End girls’, they
have forged a singular path. Such is the strength of their catalogue that in June 2020
The Guardian reported that ‘West End girls’ had been voted the greatest Number 1
single ever in the UK: “36 years on, their debut single still pulses with that beguiling
ambiguity - perfect pop equilibrium that almost made Dusty Springfield crash her car
the first time she heard it.”
BRIT awards and Grammy nominations have been numerous, including in 2009
when Pet Shop Boys won the BRIT for outstanding contribution to music; in 2000 Pet
Shop Boys’ song-writing was rewarded with the Ivor Novello award for Outstanding
Contribution to British Music - with over 70 hit singles spanning five decades, song-
writing remains resolutely at the core of Pet Shop Boys’ continuing relevance and
success.
PSB’s last three albums, recorded with producer Stuart Price, coincided with
extended bouts of touring which saw the group headline Glastonbury for the third
time, as well as headlining other major music festivals across the world. The duo
also toured the US in 2022 in the co-headlining ‘Unity’ tour with New Order, which
saw them selling out arenas including Madison Square Garden in New York and the
Hollywood Bowl in LA. PSB finished that year headlining Edinburgh’s iconic
Hogmanay show. More dates for the Dreamworld tour have already been announced
for 2024, including a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival this summer.
of a brand new, 10-track studio album, ‘Nonetheless’, on Parlophone Records on
April 26 and five special performances at London’s Royal Opera House in July.
The album is the duo’s first with producer James Ford, who has previously worked
with artists including Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz and Simian
Mobile Disco.
The single ‘Loneliness’, which PSB describe as ‘uplifting music with reflective lyrics’
– is available digitally now, and will be released as a CD single on Feb 16.
The album can now be pre-ordered, which will give access to priority tickets for a
very special run of five PSB shows at London’s Royal Opera House from July 23 –
27. In 2016 Pet Shop Boys became the first electronic group to play the venue with a
four performance run that was so rapturously received they returned there in 2018
for further sold-out shows garnering even greater acclaim than before.
Pre-sale access to purchase Royal Opera House tickets will be available by pre-
ordering ‘Nonetheless’ albums and bundles from the official Pet Shop Boys UK/EU
store petshopboys.co.uk.
PET SHOP BOYS ‘Nonetheless’.
‘Nonetheless’ features 10 brand new tracks, recorded and mixed in London last year,
primarily at James Ford’s studio in East London. The orchestra and backing vocals
were recorded at The Church studio in North London. The track listing is:
LONELINESS
FEEL
WHY AM I DANCING?
NEW LONDON BOY
DANCING STAR
A NEW BOHEMIA
THE SCHLAGER HIT PARADE
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS
BULLET FOR NARCISSUS
LOVE IS THE LAW
FORMATS -
CD
Standard CD – 10-track album in gatefold soft-pack, with a 12-page booklet.
Deluxe 2CD set – 10-track album + bonus four-track EP, ‘Furthermore’, packaged in
a card wallet housing two inner card wallets with two CDs and a 12-page booklet.
The four bonus tracks are completely new recordings of ‘Heart’, ‘Being boring’,
‘Always on my mind’ and ‘It’s a sin’.
VINYL
Standard black vinyl.
Amazon – clear vinyl.
HMV/Indies – grey vinyl.
D2C exclusive – deluxe double white vinyl + bonus four-track EP ‘Furthermore’ in a
gatefold sleeve.
CASSETTE
The music on ‘Nonetheless’ is both uplifting and reflective, mixing electronics, live
instruments and orchestral arrangements. The songs are very melodic and
quintessentially Pet Shop Boys with a fresh, open sound, bringing together classic
strands of PSB song-writing and moving them in new directions.
Pet Shop Boys spoke about the creative process around the record: “We wanted this
album to be a celebration of the unique and diverse emotions that make us human.
From the more dance-orientated tracks to the raw poignancy of the introspective
ballads, with their beautiful string arrangements, each track tells a story and
contributes to the overall narrative of the album.”
Notably energised and driven by the huge resurgence spawned by their last trilogy of
studio albums and the ongoing success of their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’
tour, ‘Nonetheless’ is the sound of a group at a new peak of their remarkably
consistent creative power.
Having sold in excess of 50 million records, Pet Shop Boys are easily the most
successful UK duo of all time. Since their first Number 1 single, ‘West End girls’, they
have forged a singular path. Such is the strength of their catalogue that in June 2020
The Guardian reported that ‘West End girls’ had been voted the greatest Number 1
single ever in the UK: “36 years on, their debut single still pulses with that beguiling
ambiguity - perfect pop equilibrium that almost made Dusty Springfield crash her car
the first time she heard it.”
BRIT awards and Grammy nominations have been numerous, including in 2009
when Pet Shop Boys won the BRIT for outstanding contribution to music; in 2000 Pet
Shop Boys’ song-writing was rewarded with the Ivor Novello award for Outstanding
Contribution to British Music - with over 70 hit singles spanning five decades, song-
writing remains resolutely at the core of Pet Shop Boys’ continuing relevance and
success.
PSB’s last three albums, recorded with producer Stuart Price, coincided with
extended bouts of touring which saw the group headline Glastonbury for the third
time, as well as headlining other major music festivals across the world. The duo
also toured the US in 2022 in the co-headlining ‘Unity’ tour with New Order, which
saw them selling out arenas including Madison Square Garden in New York and the
Hollywood Bowl in LA. PSB finished that year headlining Edinburgh’s iconic
Hogmanay show. More dates for the Dreamworld tour have already been announced
for 2024, including a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival this summer.
LONELINESS
2x digital bundles available from today, Jan 31. Track listings:
ALL DSP’S except Amazon and Apple Music:
Loneliness (radio edit)
Loneliness (album version)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
Amazon and Apple Music only:
Loneliness (radio edit)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
CD SINGLE (released Feb 16)
Loneliness (radio edit)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
The video for Loneliness was directed by renowned photographer/director Alasdair
McLellan.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
JULY 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.
For ticket details see petshopboys.co.uk and roh.org.uk
Pet Shop Boys said today: “We’re very excited to release this new album. Its 10
tracks are the strongest indicators of where we are today. Like much of our music it’s
very reflective. It was great to work with James Ford, who we think has brought new
elements to our music. Our demos are sometimes quite complicated, and James has
dared to make us a bit more minimal at times - but also, the string arrangements are
very beautiful. Some of the record is quite heart-breaking, but we hope a lot of it is
also uplifting. It’s a record we’re very proud of.”
Parlophone Managing Director Jennifer Ivory added: “Pet Shop Boys and
Parlophone enjoyed an incredibly successful and creative partnership which
spanned almost 30 years, so it feels amazing to have them back with us. One of the
most innovative and inventive acts to come out of the UK, their new music continues
to evolve and push boundaries while they continue to blaze their own trail. We
couldn't be happier to be working with them again on this new and exciting stage of
their career. Parlophone is overwhelmingly proud to welcome Neil and Chris back
home!”.
In a special cinema release in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, ‘Pet Shop Boys
Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen’ is coming to
screens worldwide for an exclusive two-night event later today (Jan 31) and Sunday
February 4, showcasing Pet Shop Boys' electrifying tour captured at the Royal Arena
in the Danish capital last summer. Tickets are available now
via https://psbdreamworldlivefilm.com/.
petshopboys.co.uk
2x digital bundles available from today, Jan 31. Track listings:
ALL DSP’S except Amazon and Apple Music:
Loneliness (radio edit)
Loneliness (album version)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
Amazon and Apple Music only:
Loneliness (radio edit)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
CD SINGLE (released Feb 16)
Loneliness (radio edit)
Party in the Blitz
Through you (extended mix)
The video for Loneliness was directed by renowned photographer/director Alasdair
McLellan.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
JULY 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.
For ticket details see petshopboys.co.uk and roh.org.uk
Pet Shop Boys said today: “We’re very excited to release this new album. Its 10
tracks are the strongest indicators of where we are today. Like much of our music it’s
very reflective. It was great to work with James Ford, who we think has brought new
elements to our music. Our demos are sometimes quite complicated, and James has
dared to make us a bit more minimal at times - but also, the string arrangements are
very beautiful. Some of the record is quite heart-breaking, but we hope a lot of it is
also uplifting. It’s a record we’re very proud of.”
Parlophone Managing Director Jennifer Ivory added: “Pet Shop Boys and
Parlophone enjoyed an incredibly successful and creative partnership which
spanned almost 30 years, so it feels amazing to have them back with us. One of the
most innovative and inventive acts to come out of the UK, their new music continues
to evolve and push boundaries while they continue to blaze their own trail. We
couldn't be happier to be working with them again on this new and exciting stage of
their career. Parlophone is overwhelmingly proud to welcome Neil and Chris back
home!”.
In a special cinema release in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, ‘Pet Shop Boys
Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen’ is coming to
screens worldwide for an exclusive two-night event later today (Jan 31) and Sunday
February 4, showcasing Pet Shop Boys' electrifying tour captured at the Royal Arena
in the Danish capital last summer. Tickets are available now
via https://psbdreamworldlivefilm.com/.
petshopboys.co.uk