Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Pet Shop Boys episode of Hot Press Classics out now - feat. Arthur Baker

Hot Press Classics returns with a new episode focusing on Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s 1984 debut Welcome To The Pleasuredome and the Pet Shop Boys’ Introspective from 1988.

In this episode, Paul Nolan is joined Donny Keane to discuss Holly Johnson's Pleasuredome anniversary show in Dublin this month, as well as the visionary production from Trevor Horn on both Welcome To The Pleasuredome and Introspective.

They also explore Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s cult classic 'Relax' and its iconic video, their controversial image in the '80s pop industry , and the way they bbrought gay and queer aesthetic into the mainstream.

Moving on to the Pet Shop Boys, the duo talk about the group getting influenced by New York club culture, their incredible impact on the pop landscape to this day and their visionary approach to songwriting

To round up the episode, Nolan brings back an interview with Arthur Baker where they discuss his time in the New York club scene and his work with the Pet Shop Boys.

This episode was produced by Paul Nolan and edited by Flo Laurent.

Check it put below or on Apple Podcasts: