An exploration into obscure, underground, and lesser known music from Hawaii, bound not by genre or generation but by a connection to the islands. Hosted by Roger Bong of Aloha Got Soul, a record label and record store in Honolulu.
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The Pet Shop Boys formed in London in 1981 after the two members, vocalist Neil Tennant & keyboardist Chris Lowe met by chance in an electronics shop. They broke through into the mainstream in the mid 80s with "West End Girls", a shimmering, decade-defining lament of capitalist ennui. Tennant's wry & culturally incisive lyrics, along with the duo's intuition for timeless & sleek production would help form the blueprint for modern chart pop music.
This In Focus is a two hour journey through the life affirming pop music of the Pet Shop Boys.
The Pet Shop Boys formed in London in 1981 after the two members, vocalist Neil Tennant & keyboardist Chris Lowe met by chance in an electronics shop. They broke through into the mainstream in the mid 80s with "West End Girls", a shimmering, decade-defining lament of capitalist ennui. Tennant's wry & culturally incisive lyrics, along with the duo's intuition for timeless & sleek production would help form the blueprint for modern chart pop music.
This In Focus is a two hour journey through the life affirming pop music of the Pet Shop Boys.