The Pet Shop Boys Announce New Album and 2025 World Tour Featuring Classic Lineup and Unreleased Tracks
LONDON, October 18, 2024 — Legendary British synth-pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys, have thrilled fans worldwide with the announcement of their new album, set for release in early 2025. Alongside the album launch, the band revealed plans for a highly anticipated 2025 world tour, promising a show that will unite both longtime and new listeners through a blend of iconic hits, fresh releases, and long-shelved unreleased tracks.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the duo behind the Pet Shop Boys, announced today that the forthcoming album, titled Electric Dreams, will revisit the high-energy sounds and socially reflective lyrics that first catapulted them to international stardom in the 1980s. “This album feels like a return to our roots,” Tennant said in a recent interview. “We wanted to channel the excitement and inventiveness of our early work, but with a modern edge.” The album is expected to include collaborations with both established names and emerging electronic artists, a blend that could bring a unique flair to the Pet Shop Boys’ classic synth-pop sound.
Perhaps the biggest surprise for fans, however, is the inclusion of a number of previously unreleased tracks, some dating back to the early 1990s. According to the band, these songs had been set aside over the years but never forgotten. “We have a trove of songs that never made it to previous albums for various reasons,” said Lowe. “Fans have been asking for them for years, so we thought this would be the perfect moment to finally share them with the world.”
The accompanying 2025 world tour is set to be a visual and musical spectacle, with dates confirmed across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The tour will also mark the return of the “classic lineup,” including some of the original collaborators and stage designers responsible for the group’s iconic performances. With cutting-edge visual effects, costume design by longtime collaborator Jeffrey Bryant, and an extensive setlist covering their expansive catalog, the tour promises to be a multi-sensory experience.
Tickets for the Electric Dreams tour are expected to go on sale next month, with pre-sale access for fans who sign up on the official Pet Shop Boys website. Fans can also anticipate deluxe album bundles, which include exclusive access to behind-the-scenes footage from both the album’s production and the tour rehearsals.
This latest announcement has sparked renewed interest in the Pet Shop Boys, a band whose influence on pop music and electronic dance remains undeniable. The combination of new tracks, long-lost fan favorites, and classic hits is likely to make this tour one of the year’s must-see events.
