Some Thoughts On B-Sides

“Any artist with a surplus of material would be advised to save it for the deluxe reissue or website giveaways. But, though it began as a quirk of formatting and became an often cynical marketing ploy, for more than 40 years the B-side could also be a way of thinking about music: a parallel universe of creativity.” (The Pet Shop Boys B-side included in this article is totally new to me, and actually really good, make sure to give it a listen.)