Our Spotlight Artist is none other than Pet Shop Boys. We’ll be tracing their evolution from deadpan observers of the London club scene to the guys who basically turned pop music into a high-concept art project. Expect the big anthems, but we’re also digging out a few of those clever B-sides where they let their snark really shine.
Elsewhere in the show:
- We’re going Under the Radar with a jangle-pop gem from Scotland, some moody synth-pop from Germany, and a bit of L.A. guitar swagger that predated the whole Americana movement.
- Then and Now looks back at a monumental final performance from 1980 and a record that proved being miserable was actually a fantastic business move in 1989.
- We’ll also be checking the ID cards for New Wave Birthdays, featuring a legendary drummer, a beehive-wearing icon, and a guy who made "Chung-ing" a household term.
As always, the show is your doing. Head over to fnnw.live to drop your requests in the box and join the chatbox to hang out with the rest of the Friday night crew. It’s better than sitting in silence, and significantly cheaper than a time machine. See you there.
