Pet Shop Boys' unveil details for 'Nonetheless' album

Pet Shop Boys' new single “Loneliness” is out now via Parlophone. They also announce upcoming 15th studio album Nonetheless, arriving April 26. Listen to “Loneliness” HERE and pre-order Nonetheless HERE. Watch the “Loneliness” video, which was directed by renowned photographer/director Alasdair McLellan, HERE.

The announcement also marks their return to Parlophone Records in the UK (Warners in the US), the label which released their successful material spanning from 1985 to 2012. The album is the duo’s first with producer James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur, Gorillaz).

In a special cinema release in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, Pet Shop Boys Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live at the Royal Arena Copenhagen is coming to screens worldwide for an exclusive event Sunday February 4, showcasing Pet Shop Boys' tour captured at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen last summer. Tickets are available now via psbdreamworldlivefilm.com.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of their debut single “West End Girls,” which was their first global #1. They will celebrate with five special performances at London’s Royal Opera House from July 23 to 27. In 2016, they became the first electronic group to play the venue, and returned for additional sold-out shows in 2018. Fans who pre-order the album at http://www.petshopboys.co.uk will receive access to priority tickets for the shows.

Nonetheless features 10 new tracks, recorded and mixed in London last year. The music mixes electronics, live instruments and orchestral arrangements.

Pet Shop Boys spoke about the creative process around the record:

“We wanted this album to be a celebration of the unique and diverse emotions that make us human. 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.”

“It was great to work with James Ford, who we think has brought new elements to our music. James has dared to make us a bit more minimal at times and the final result is a record we’re very proud of.”

The last three albums, recorded with producer Stuart Price, coincided with extended bouts of touring which saw the group headline Glastonbury for the third time, as well as headlining other major music festivals across the world. The duo also toured the US in 2022 in the co-headlining Unity tour with New Order, which saw them selling out arenas including Madison Square Garden in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in LA. More dates for the Dreamworld tour have already been announced for 2024, including a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival this summer.

Track listing:

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