Pet Shop Boys Announce New Album 'Nonetheless', Confirm Royal Opera House London Shows
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Alasdair McLellan
Pet Shop Boys have shared details of a new album.
The follow-up to 2020's 'Hotspot' is called 'Nonetheless' and will arrive on April 26. The record finds the legendary British duo working for the first time with producer James Ford, and is led by the new single Loneliness, a pulsating, strings-laden synth-pop track.
"We wanted this album to be a celebration of the unique and diverse emotions that make us human," the pair said in a statement. "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."
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe continued: "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."
Alongside news of the album, the duo have scheduled five shows at the London's Royal Opera House for July. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on February 16.
The new gigs are in addition to their previously announced Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live Tour, which will see them visit UK and European arenas, alongside a headline appearance at the Isle Of Wight Festival in June. Tickets for those concerts are already on sale.
'Nonetheless' tracklist:
1. Loneliness
2. Feel
3. Why Am I Dancing?
4. New London Boy
5. Dancing Star
6. A New Bohemia
7. The Schlager Hit Parade
8. The Secret Of Happiness
9. Bullet For Narcissus
10. Love Is The Law
Pet Shop Boys Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue June 04 2024 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Thu June 06 2024 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Sat June 08 2024 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Sun June 09 2024 - MANCHESTER Co Op Live
Tue June 11 2024 - BELFAST SSE Arena Belfast
Thu June 20 2024 - ISLE OF WIGHT Seaclose Park
Sat June 22 2024 - ISLE OF WIGHT Seaclose Park Tue July 23 2024 - LONDON Royal Opera House [NEW]
Wed July 24 2024 - LONDON Royal Opera House [NEW]
Thu July 25 2024 - LONDON Royal Opera House [NEW]
Fri July 26 2024 - LONDON Royal Opera House [NEW]
Sat July 27 2024 - LONDON Royal Opera House [NEW]
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