The A-side to the first single from 'Super', "The Pop Kids" sees Pet Shop Boys returning to the nostalgic, yet forward-looking, synth-pop sound that defined their early career. The track directly references the UK's acid house scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The single was released on March 18, 2016, via Sony Music Labels Inc.
- The track was produced by Stuart Price, who had previously worked with the duo on their 2013 album 'Electric'.
- Upon release, the single reached number 15 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
Pet Shop Boys are a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1981, best known for their sophisticated electronic dance music. In 2016, they were in the midst of their eighth album cycle, 'Super', following the acclaimed 'Electric' released two years prior.
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