Paul Weller was 18 years old

Thanks, Sean ! It really was life-affirming for us too ...

Ian Skelly interview with the great seanhannam

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Wonderful review for Lotus and the butterfly...

Having a psychedelic, ‘60s sunshine pop Sunday afternoon… #nowplaying #rsd24

Well, I’d say that was a successful Record Store Day, considering I couldn’t get to a shop last weekend due to family commitments… Big thanks to my friends who helped me to get what I wanted. #rsd2024

What to wear for an Anti-Nuclear (CND) protest march? While those around you prefer boring stout shoes, sensible tweeds and anoraks, #RodStewart goes for 18th century buckle shoes, leather waistcoat, tab collar shirt and skinny jeans. And an ice lollipop. This is circa 1964.

A New Bohemia is a stand out song on the new Pet Shop Boys album Nonetheless. It mentions a group called Les Petits Bon Bons: here’s a picture of the original Bon Bons, radical gay glam rock media stars, in 1973 LA. From right, Bobby and Jerry Bon Bon

People have been asking about when Electribal Memories deluxe thingie will be out digitally. In May I am told, but minus the rarities which are on my bandcamp.

Antonia Quirke discusses the coat worn by Richard Burton in the film The Spy Who Came in from the Cold!

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Funny old day - we were going to have a family outing but the weather scuppered our plans. We ended up watching almost three hours of He-Man cartoons and I drank a lot of tea. Then I started tidying up my man cave and threw out a load of old music magazines. Working tomorrow.

Just read a review of the new Pet Shop Boys album in which a critic singles out two of the songs as being weak. They’re my two favourite tracks on the album… 🧐

The Swifties are kicking off but Tennant is right. I've *heard* plenty of Taylor Swift music. I've seen her live, listened to her albums. But I only *know* 'Shake It Off'. That isn't really a comment on Swift, but on pop as a whole, and how it doesn't cut through like it used to.

Out now! As well as writing about Very, Relentless and Elysium, I interviewed absolute gent James Ellis Ford about producing Nonetheless for the new Classic Pop magazine special on Pet Shop Boys .
It also has Ian Wade on PSB’s 40 best B-sides, a list I hope we don’t fall out over.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, we've been blown away by the talent from all of you. We'll be sharing some more of our favourites next week, so keep em peeled!

Announcing our winner of the artwork competition, Andy B with this incredible interpretation of the cover for the new album 🖼️ A signed + framed artwork and personalised message will be on its way to you soon!

Been listening to the new Pet Shop Boys album all afternoon- I liked it on first listen, when I got an advance copy earlier this week, but it gets even better with repeated listening. So many great songs on it - A New Bohemia is my current fave, followed by Bullet For Narcissus.

Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell' bbc.in/49UkktH

It's Ace new release day folks! RT to WIN one of three sets of new releases. The winners will be drawn out of the hat at 5pm today 🎩