PET SHOP BOYS, HOTSPOT

Pet Shop Boys’ Hotspot, their fourteenth studio album, finds Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe returning with a set of sleek, synth-driven tracks that balance dancefloor energy with reflective pop songwriting. Recorded partly in Berlin, the album carries a mix of pulsing electronic beats, atmospheric textures, and the duo’s trademark melodic flair. Songs like Dreamland and Monkey Business showcase their knack for big, immediate hooks, while more introspective tracks highlight the thoughtful, sometimes wistful lyricism that has always set them apart. Hotspot is a reminder of the duo’s enduring ability to craft electronic pop that stands the test of time