Ah…what a classic by the British electro-dance pop duo, The Pet Shop boys.

Nearly 25 years later, the duo is back with a new album entitled ‘Yes’, coming out in the US on April 21st. We recently caught wind that the famed animal rights organization, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has asked them to change their name to the ‘Rescue Shelter Boys’.

Is there truth behind this?

Well, the band has definitely acknowledged the request on their website: Pet Shop Boys .co.uk.
“raises an issue worth thinking about”

And other news sites are also covering the story:
CNN
BBC News

However, we smell publicity stunt all over this one. It would be career suicide for a group to change their name after 25 years, both PSB and PETA know this. So, this collaboration is most likely a thought out attempt to garner attention for both the animal rights movement and the group that just so happens to be releasing an album this month.

The result…we’ll, looks like we’re all giving them what they are shooting for: Unsolicited Chatter.