Pet Shop Boys have announced Nonetheless, the duo’s 15th album, which will be out April 26. The album was produced by James Ford (Depeche Mode, Arctic Monkeys) and marks the band’s return to Parlophone Records, who released their classic ’80s and ’90s albums.
“We wanted this album to be a celebration of the unique and diverse emotions that make us human,” the duo say. “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.”
As to working with Ford, they say, “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.”
The first single from the album is “Loneliness,” which sounds like classic Pet Shop Boys with a strong early-’90s house vibe. The striking video is by fashion photographer Alasdair McLellan, who made Saint Etienne’s I’ve Been Trying to Tell You film, and you can watch that on YouTube and listen to the song below.
To celebrate the album, Pet Shop Boys will play five nights at London’s Royal Opera House on July 23-27.
In other news, Pet Shop Boys’ new Dreamworld concert film, which documents their dazzling 2022 tour, is in movie theaters worldwide tonight (1/31) and February 4. Head here for theaters and showtimes and watch the trailer below.
NONETHELESS:
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
PET SHOP BOYS – 2024 TOUR DATES
May 2024
Friday 31st O Son do CamiñoSantiago de CompostelaSpain
June 2024
Tuesday 4th OVO Hydro ArenaG lasgow UK
Thursday 6th Motorpoint Arena Nottingham UK
Saturday 8th Utilita Arena Birmingham UK
Sunday 9th Co-op Live Arena Manchester UK
Tuesday 11th SSE Arena Belfast UK
Saturday 15th Mallorca Live Festival CalviàS pain
Saturday 22nd Isle of Wight Festival 2024 Newport, Isle of Wight UK
Wednesday 26th AFAS Live Amsterdam Netherlands
Friday 28th SAP Arena Mannheim Germany
Saturday 29th ZAG Arena Hannover Germany
July 2024
Monday 1st O2 Universum Prague Czech Republic
Wednesday 3rd Arena COS Torwar Warsaw Poland
Saturday 6th Mercedes Benz Arena BerlinG ermany
Tuesday 23rd Royal Opera House London UK
Wednesday 24th Royal Opera House London UK
Thursday 25th Royal Opera House London UK
Friday 26th Royal Opera House London UK
Saturday 27th Royal Opera House London UK