A Flock Of Seagulls with Bow Wow Wow and Animotion

Liverpool synth-pop/new wave pioneers mixing icy synths + guitar; MTV-era icons. Hits: “I Ran,” “Space Age Love Song,” “Wishing”; Grammy for “D.N.A.”; in Pulp Fiction & GTA.

Formed in London in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren, Bow Wow Wow, featuring Annabella Lwin, is known for hits like "I Want Candy." Their new wave style blends punk, pop, and African rhythms. The band's two albums secured their pop history, with highlights including "Go Wild in the Country." They influenced music piracy culture with the cassette single "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!" and worked with notable figures like Boy George. Disbanding in 1983, the band reunited for tours, impacting the music scene with their lively performances and distinctive style.

Animotion, a synth-pop band from Los Angeles, is best known for hits like "Obsession" and "Let Him Go." Formed in 1983, they blended electronic and rock sounds, hitting Billboard top 10 with their debut.