Cruel World Festival Pasadena Tickets - Brookside at the Rose Bowl

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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.

The Motels

2 concerts

Martha Davis, from Berkeley, joined The Motels, hitting it big with hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." The band achieved gold record status with their unique sound. After brief breakup, Davis went solo and later reformed The Motels.

Iggy Pop

8 concerts

Born in the U.S., Iggy Pop shaped punk and grunge with The Stooges’ classic albums. Known for wild stage acts, Bowie collaborations, a Grammy nod, and Rock Hall, Polar Prize honors.

ABC

6 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.

Gary Numan

31 concerts

Born in West London, Gary Numan pioneered synth-pop with hits like "Cars" and "Are 'Friends' Electric?". His dark, robotic style shaped goth and industrial music.

Echo & the Bunnymen

38 concerts

Echo & the Bunnymen, formed in Liverpool, meld dark post-punk with psy-rock. Fronted by Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant, they gained fame with hits like "The Killing Moon" and "Lips Like Sugar." With albums like *Ocean Rain* and *Meteorites*, they've charted in the UK and US. Despite drummer Pete de Freitas' death, McCulloch and Sergeant's bond endured. Known for cinematic soundscapes, they've collaborated with producer Youth and earned critical acclaim for their moody, introspective style.

The Human League

29 concerts

The Human League, formed in Sheffield, England in 1977, became synth-pop pioneers with hits like "Don't You Want Me" and "Human." Known for infectious melodies and electronic rhythms, they collaborated with producers like Giorgio Moroder and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Their influential style left a lasting imprint on synth-pop and electronic music.

Boy Harsher

1 concert

Boy Harsher, formed by Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller in Savannah, GA, produces dark electro-pop with minimal beats and sensual vocals. Known for hits like "Pain," their debut, they've gained a cult following since 2014. Their 2019 album "Careful" explored synth pop, while in 2022, they released "The Runner," a film they wrote and scored.

The Vapors

2 concerts

The Vapors, a UK New Wave band from Surrey, formed in the late 70s. Discovered by The Jam's Bruce Foxton, they toured in 1979. Known for "Turning Japanese," which hit UK No. 3 and Billboard Top 40, from their debut "New Clear Days." Their second album "Magnets" included "Jimmie Jones." They disbanded in 1982, but reformed in 2016, still performing.