To be called legendary by an act as highly respected as the Pet Shop Boys - in many ways the archetypal pop band of the modern era - you have to be onto something pretty special.

But, sure enough, when the duo announced that they would be working with Xenomania on their new studio album, due for release next year, such was the honour they bestowed upon the celebrated production/writing team.

"They're based out in Kent - that's quite important ...