Jon Savage’s new compilation “A Secret History of Second Wave Psychedelia 1988–1993” is released only on vinyl on April 27th on Caroline True Records. Alongside tracks by the Stone Roses, 808 State and Primal Scream, it also features everyone’s favourite PSB experimental track, “The sound of the atom splitting”. This track was inspired by a line in the Derek Jarman film, “The Last of England”, and created during a studio jam session with Chris, Neil, Trevor Horn and Steve Lipson. Full release details at the link below.
Pet Shop Boys are playing the first of five sold-out shows at the Royal Opera House in London tonight. Each performance starts at 8pm. It’s going to be an exciting week!
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The first of five nights of the Royal Opera House in London was quite exhilarating!
Photo: Holger Schwark
Thanks to everyone who came to the “Dreamworld” shows in Prague, Warsaw, Berlin, Barcelona and Pori, Pet Shop Boys had a wonderful time with you all! Next week they return to London for five consecutive shows at the Royal Opera House.
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It was rainy but we still had a great night! Thanks, Pori. xx
Photo: Pori Jazz Festival
“A new bohemia” is currently number one in the UK’s Official Physical Singles Chart which includes sales of CDs, vinyl and other physical formats across a seven-day period. It is also number three in the Official Singles Sales Chart. Links below.
A fabulous audience for us at the Cruïlla Festival in Barcelona tonight. Gracias!
Photo by Chris
Thanks for all the many birthday messages I received this week as I reached a significant age! They were much appreciated. Looking forward to our concert tonight in Barcelona. Neil x
Happy Birthday to Neil who is 70 today!
Photos: Chris