Go West: How Pet Shop Boys Led The Way To A New Utopia
Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.
It’s A Sin: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Synth-Pop Salvation
The song most associated with Pet Shop Boys, It’s A Sin has become an anthem for a new age all over again.
Digital Love: Why We Still Adore Daft Punk’s Technological Dreamscape
As relevant now as ever, Daft Punk’s Digital Love echoed the past while pointing to the future of music – and relationships.
Electronic’s Debut Album: Johnny Marr And Bernard Sumner Recharged
A sleek, modern pop record, Electronic’s debut album united two stellar talents from different backgrounds, but sounded very much in sync.
education entertainment recreation: New Order’s Ally Pally Master Class
Filmed in 2018, ‘education entertainment recreation’ finds New Order fresh as ever. ‘We’re always thinking of ways to update,’ they tell Dig!
Pet Shop Boys’ Discovery Tour: A Revelation On The Road
With its stripped-back shows, Pet Shop Boys’ Discovery tour found Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe feeling ‘more liberated as people’.
‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’: The Streets’ Battle With Fame
In the wake of huge success, ‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’ found The Streets’ Mike Skinner tackling the corrosive effects of fame.
West End Girls: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Cinematic Signature Song
Inspired by hip-hop and ‘the pressure of living in a modern city’, West End Girls kick-started one of the most successful careers in pop.
Black Tie White Noise: Behind David Bowie’s Early 90s Turning Point
David Bowie’s first solo album in six years, ‘Black Tie White Noise’ lifted from both his past and present to start a new musical journey.
‘Human After All’: The Truth Behind Daft Punk’s Misunderstood Third Album
An exhilaratingly punishing look at our love/hate relationship with technology, Daft Punk’s ‘Human After All’ album remains a career high.
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