Having been ‘discovered’ working in Liverpool’s Probe Records during the punk rock explosion of the late 1970s Pete Burns quickly found himself fronting his very own band Nightmares In Wax who quickly mutated into the more familiar Dead Or Alive. A star was born.

But prior to pop superstardom tabloid-tantalising celebrity and his later revival and recognition as an icon of gay punk and pop culture Pete Burns led Dead Or Alive into far darker waters as one of the earliest explorers of the post-punk Goth scene. Captured on two remarkable 7” singles originally released on Liverpool label Inevitable the band also caught the attention of the ever-reliable John Peel and recorded material for his seminal BBC Radio One programme.

‘Running Wild’ compiles those early singles and related Peel Session highlights bringing the latter to vinyl for the first time. Pressed on berry red vinyl and housed in a cover photograph by Dead Or Alive’s then manager Francesco Mellina 'Running Wild'  presents an early glimpse at the phenomenon Pete Burns would become and a long overdue back story accompaniment for fans and collectors alike.

"Dead Or Alive - Running Wild: The Inevitable Years" is out Friday, 31st May 2024 on Cherry Red Records and available for pre-order here.

SIDE A - The Singles

1. I’m Falling
2. Flowers
3. Number Eleven
4. Namegame (Live version)

SIDE B - Peel Sessions

1. Nowhere To Nowhere
2. Running Wild
3. Number Eleven
4. Number Twelve
5. Flowers

Pet Shop Boys are happy to announce the digital release of their new single “Dancing Star” on April 3, with a CD release to follow on May 3, all available to pre-save/pre-order now at the link below.

“Dancing Star” includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks, a remix and extended remix of the title track by Solomun and a Superchumbo Remix of “Party in the Blitz” featuring Clubland legend Princess Julia. The full track-listing is as follows:

UK electronic pop icons Pet Shop Boys return with their brand-new studio album ‘Nonetheless’ on April 26. First single Loneliness was released in January 2024.

Having sold in excess of 50 million records Pet Shop Boys are easily the most successful UK duo of all time. BRIT awards and Grammy nominations have been numerous including in 2009 when Pet Shop Boys won the BRIT for outstanding contribution to music; in 2000 Pet Shop Boys’ song-writing was rewarded with the Ivor Novello award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music - with over 70 hit singles spanning five decades song-writing remains resolutely at the core of Pet Shop Boys’ continuing relevance and success.

Pet Shop Boys continue their run of spectacular live shows under the Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live with 5 nights at the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden in July.

At1980 are back with another immense release that may be there best yet. Featuring the melodically additive anthems "Back to Me" and "Pieces of Me", Forget to Remember is album that promises to keep you pressing that replay button and belting your heart out. This is a must listen for all synth lovers and AOR enthusiasts. Enjoy.