Sleaford Mods reimagine ‘West End Girls’ – and Pet Shop Boys approve

Sleaford Mods bring their unique flair to Pet Shop Boys' 'West End Girls', turning the synth-pop classic into a charitable venture for Shelter this Christmas. And the original songwriters approve!

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It’s been a wild ride for Sleaford Mods this year, dropping their new album, UK Grim, and gearing up for a UK tour set to wrap with a blast at London’s Alexandra Palace on December 2nd. But wait, there’s more – the duo’s got a festive surprise up their sleeve.

From one UK duo legend to another, Sleaford Mods have spun Pet Shop Boys’ timeless tune ‘West End Girls’ into their own unique version. Check it out below!

Already streaming with a physical drop scheduled for 15th December, this cover is not just any cover – it’s a blend of their raw energy with a synth-pop classic.


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Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods shares his personal connection: “‘West End Girls’ is a song that’s very close to my heart, my coming-of-age track in so many ways.” His rendition, along with a Hifi Sean’s acid house and Hi-NRG remix, plus his own Italo-flavoured mix as Extnddntwrk, promises to bring a fresh take to this iconic track.

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But there’s even more good news to this too – it’s all for a noble cause. All the proceeds from this single are going straight to Shelter’s Christmas fund. “We wanted to do something for Shelter again in the run up to Christmas so felt why not join up the two things,” adds Jason Williamson.

Pet Shop Boys happily approve of the cover, saying: “Sleaford Mods have brought East End boys back to the West End streets for a great cause and we love their new version…”

In these tough times, their work is more crucial than ever. And if you’re hitting up their show, a donation to Shelter would be greatly appreciated.

So get ready to groove to this unique rendition and support a good cause while you’re at it. Sleaford Mods and Pet Shop Boys fans, unite and make a difference this festive season!


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