Cruel World Fest Pasadena Tickets - Brookside at the Rose Bowl

Gary Numan

20 concerts

Born in Hammersmith, West London, Gary Numan is a synth-pop pioneer who rose with Tubeway Army. Replicas and "Are 'Friends' Electric?" topped the U.K.; his solo debut The Pleasure Principle spawned "Cars." Later moved into industrial/darkwave; won Moog Innovation and Ivor Novello awards.

Billy Idol

4 concerts

Billy Idol is a punk rock pioneer who brought the spirit of ’77 to the dance floor, blending club throb, rockabilly desperation, and rock’n’roll decadence. An early MTV megastar, he’s sold 40M albums, with hits like White Wedding and Rebel Yell.

The Motels

3 concerts

Berkeley, California singer Martha Davis joined The Warfield Foxes in 1971; the band moved to Los Angeles and became The Motels. Signed to Capitol in 1979, they released five albums, earned two gold records, and scored Top 10 hits “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer.”

Modern English

4 concerts

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English rose from post-punk to new wave. Signed to 4AD after self-releasing a first single on Limp Records, they gained attention from BBC DJ John Peel. Their 1982 album After the Snow includes “I Melt With You.”

ABC

15 concerts

British new wave band ABC, led by Martin Fry, gained fame in the early '80s with hits like "Poison Arrow" and "Look of Love." Known for their synth-driven pop and theatrical style, they topped charts with their debut album and found success on MTV and in the US market.

Twin Tribes

2 concerts

Twin Tribes, a dark wave and post-punk duo from Brownsville, Texas, formed in 2017. Luis Navarro and Joel Niño, Jr. create brooding, melodic soundscapes influenced by 1980s goth. Known for captivating live performances, their discography includes albums like Ceremony and 2024's Pendulum, featuring popular songs such as "Fantasmas" and "Monolith". They are recognized for their atmospheric sound and extensive global touring.

Echo & the Bunnymen

5 concerts

Liverpool post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen blend gloomy post-punk with Doors-inspired psychedelia, led by Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant. Known for Ocean Rain, “The Killing Moon” and “Lips Like Sugar.”

Adam Ant

6 concerts

London-born new wave star Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) formed Adam and the Ants in 1977. Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming spawned hits like Ant Music, Stand and Deliver and Prince Charming. Solo, he scored Goody Two Shoes.

The Human League

10 concerts

Sheffield, England synth-pop pioneers formed in 1977. Early single “Being Boiled” led to hits “Don’t You Want Me” and album Dare! topping UK charts; later “Human” hit No. 1 in the US. Core trio: Philip Oakey, Susanne Sulley, Joanne Catherall.

Siouxsie

1 concert

Riki

1 concert

Boy Harsher

37 concerts

Boy Harsher is electro-pop duo Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller. Formed in 2014, they blend minimal beats and dark synths with sensual vocals. Based in Northampton, MA; known for underground hit “Pain” and albums Yr Body Is Nothing and Careful.

Ela Minus

2 concerts

Colombian multi-instrumentalist Ela Minus blends live hardware electronics and voice to craft bright, improvised electronic music. Boston Berklee grad, acclaimed worldwide.

Molchat Doma

Molchat Doma is a post-punk/new-wave/synth-pop trio founded in 2017 in Minsk, Belarus. Known for dark yet danceable, goth-tinged songs and a brutalist aesthetic, they broke through in 2020 and later relocated from Minsk to Los Angeles.

Iggy Pop

Born in Michigan, Iggy Pop is a ferocious punk pioneer (The Stooges: Funhouse, Raw Power); famed for wild shows, Bowie collabs, Grammy lifetime, RRHOF, Polar Prize.

Love and Rockets

Love and Rockets: ex-Bauhaus trio Daniel Ash, David J & Kevin Haskins; psych/glam-pop w/ folk/R&B. Hits “So Alive” (Top 10) & “No New Tale to Tell”; gold album.

Glass Spells

Glass Spells, a synth-pop duo from San Diego, features Anthony Ramirez's instrumentation and Tania Costello's emotive vocals. Known for dreamy, retro-inspired sounds and infectious hooks.

Urban Heat

Urban Heat, a post-punk/darkwave trio from Austin, Texas, blends cinematic 80s synth with modern urgency. Known for hits like "Wellness" and touring with Molchat Doma.

Gang Of Four

Leeds-born post‑punk/funk rock pioneers; angular, political sound. Influenced RHCP, R.E.M., U2, Rage, Franz Ferdinand & more; sampled by Frank Ocean; praised by Pharrell.

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The Vapors

The Vapors are a UK new wave band formed in late-70s Surrey. Discovered by The Jam’s Bruce Foxton, they toured on the 1979 Setting Sons tour and signed to United Artists. Their hit Turning Japanese reached UK No.3; debut album New Clear Days.