10 New Wave shows · 8 venues in Los Angeles

The Human League

Synth-Pop PioneersMelodic · Electronic · Timeless

Soft Cell

Synthpop PioneersProvocative · Electronic · Moody

Alison Moyet

Rich Contralto PowerhouseSoulful · Electronic · Sophisticated

THU JUN 25•Whisky A Go Go

Bow Wow Wow

New Wave ProvocateursTribal · Bubbly · Kinetic

Giselle

Ethereal Quirk PopIntrospective · Lyrical · Haunting

indie pop art pop

SAT JUL 11•The Getty

LEENALCHI

Folklore FuturistsFunky · Traditional · Vibrant

alternative pop new wave

THU JUL 23•Greek Theatre

Howard Jones

Synth-Pop PhilosopherPolished · Optimistic · Electronic

Wang Chung

New Wave Chart-ToppersPolished · Synthy · Fun

The English Beat

Two-Tone LegendsUpbeat · Groovy · Timeless

ska new wave

Modern English

New Wave IconsMelodic · Atmospheric · Classic

THU JUL 23•House Of Blues Anaheim

Thomas Dolby

The Mad Scientist of PopQuirky · Synthetic · Cinematic

A Flock Of Seagulls

MTV Era InnovatorsShimmering · Synth-driven · Stylish

FRI JUL 24•Hollywood Palladium

The Motels

New Wave StylistsSleek · Atmospheric · Noir

new wave pop rock

The Producers

New Wave HooksmithsCatchy · Polished · Bright

power pop new wave

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Thomas Dolby

The Mad Scientist of PopQuirky · Synthetic · Cinematic

A Flock Of Seagulls

MTV Era InnovatorsShimmering · Synth-driven · Stylish

The Motels

New Wave StylistsSleek · Atmospheric · Noir

new wave pop rock

The Producers

New Wave HooksmithsCatchy · Polished · Bright

power pop new wave

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THU JUL 30•Belasco Theater

The Fixx

New Wave SophisticatesPrickly · Introspective · Polished

THU AUG 20•United Theater on Broadway

The Smithereens

The Jangle-Rock IconsHeavy · Catchy · Timeless

power pop jangle pop

alternative rock folk rock

Men At Work

Australian New Wave AuthoritiesQuirky · Rhythmic · Anthemic

new wave pop rock

Toad The Wet Sprocket

California Folk-Rock MainstaysMelodic · Harmonious · Earnest

SUN AUG 30•Greek Theatre

Oingo Boingo

Quirky Art-Rock IconsEccentric · Horn-Driven · Kinetic

new wave art rock

Men Without Hats

Safety Dance ArchitectsQuirky · Anthemic · Synth-Heavy

Big Country

Celtic Rock IconsAnthemic · Giddy · Harmonic

celtic rock new wave

The Vapors

Mod-Revival New WaveHooky · Satirical · Edgy

new wave power pop

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SAT SEP 19•Hollywood Bowl

Squeeze

South London Pop RoyaltyObservant · Melodic · Wry

new wave power pop

Adam Ant

New Wave IconGlamorous · Percussive · Anthemic

TOMORROW•2220 Arts + Archives

The English Beat

Two-Tone LegendsUpbeat · Groovy · Timeless

Molly Grace

Queer Pop VisionaryPlayful · Charismatic · Powerhouse

art pop dance-pop

Visible Cloaks

Fourth World ArchitectsDigital · Pristine · Fluid

ambient electronic

FRI JUN 5•The Echo

MGNA Crrrta

NYC Club RebelsGlittering · Chaotic · Raw

electroclash hyperpop

Tommy Fleece

Digital Wasteland PopGlitchy · Neon · Hyperactive

hyperpop electroclash

FRI JUN 5•Hello Stranger

Zackey Force Funk

Desert Funk High-RollerGritty · Synthesized · Soulful

g-funk funk

XL Middleton

Modern Funk AuthoritySmooth · Analog · West-Coast

funk g-funk

Moniquea

Modern Boogie QueenSynthy · Funky · Smooth

g-funk boogie

Kaistar

Tokyo Love Song SelectorFunky · Analog · Vibrant

city pop funk

SAT JUN 6•El Rey Theatre

bixby

Post-Hyperpop MelancholyDigital · Soft · Emotional

hyperpop bedroom pop

SAT JUN 6•The Observatory

alternative dance pop rock

Head Automatica

Post-Hardcore GroovePunchy · Synthetic · Infectious

SUN JUN 7•El Rey Theatre

bixby

Post-Hyperpop MelancholyDigital · Soft · Emotional

hyperpop bedroom pop

FRI JUN 12•Troubadour

alternative pop dance-pop

Emei

Sarcastic Pop SharpnessPunchy · Vivid · Sullen

SAT JUN 13•Academy LA

progressive house melodic techno

Cristoph

Progressive TitanEthereal · Driving · Atmospheric

Layla Benitez

Indie Dance MavenMelodic · Sophisticated · Atmospheric

indie dance melodic techno

SAT JUN 13•Oblivion

electroclash experimental pop

Worldpeace DMT

Electroclash RevivalGlitchy · Sharp · Lo-fi

SAT JUN 13•Harbor House

melodic house melodic techno

Lehar

Emotional SynthesistMelodic · Deep · Dreamy

Musumeci

Sophisticated HouseMelodic · Organic · Crisp

indie dance melodic techno

Bibo

French Bass SpecialistHectic · Synthetic · Driving

dubstep electronic

AJAY

Vienna Edit SpecialistPerky · Global · Kinetic

baile funk amapiano

SAT JUN 13•The Spotlight

Simon Says

Mainstage House DynamoEnergetic · Polished · Eclectic

electro house house

FRI JUN 19•Academy LA

progressive house electro house

TELYKAST

LA Electro-Pop VanguardsBright · Synthetic · Ebullient

edm dance-pop

DubVision

Mainstage Progressive IconsEnergetic · Polished · Euphoric

FRI JUN 19•El Cid

Sadder Days

Moody Hyperpop FuturistGlitchy · Atmospheric · Emotional

hyperpop alternative pop

fawn burke

PLUR Aesthetic PopGlitchy · Sugary · Sharp

hyperpop electroclash

Rsieh Raxan

Retro-Future R&BSleek · Nostalgic · Glossy

contemporary r&b pop

FRI JUN 19•Scribble

SAT JUN 20•Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Dean Spunt

No Age Co-FounderAbrasive · Textural · Concrete

experimental noise

Major Entertainer

Oddball Synth PopHarsh · Absurdist · Lo-fi

witch house synthpop

JoelAtTheDisco

Groove-Heavy RevitalistFunky · Warm · Sunny

house disco house

rekLES

Webster Hall Techno VeteranHeavy · Industrial · Peak-time

techno edm

SAT JUN 20•Gold-Diggers

electropop contemporary r&b

Marian Hill

Minimalist Pop AlchemistsSmoldering · Crisp · Sophisticated

WED JUN 24•Lodge Room

alternative pop electropop

girli

Bold London Alt-PopUnfiltered · Electronic · Feisty

THU JUN 25•Moroccan Lounge

Litronix

Analog FuturistDistinctive · Synth-heavy · Experimental

synthpop electronic rock

Chalk Teeth

Kraut-Infused Noise RockDark · Droning · Fuzzy

shoegaze post-punk

Marc Baker

New Wave RomanticElectric · Stylish · Primal

FRI JUN 26•Sound Nightclub

Mark Knight

House AuthoritySoulful · Kinetic · Underground

tech house disco house

FRI JUN 26•Don Quixote

pluko

Next-Gen Bass WizardVibrant · Textured · Kinetic

future bass electronic

Olswel

SoundCloud Hero of Glitched BassHyper · Playful · Complex

future bass electronic

SAT JUN 27•The Spotlight

Satin Jackets

Modern Nu-Disco IconPolished · Balearic · Smooth

nu disco indie dance

TUE JUN 30•El Rey Theatre

alternative pop electropop

Royal & the Serpent

Alt-Pop ChameleonGritty · Theatrical · Modern

FRI JUL 3•Avalon Hollywood

melodic techno indie dance

Agents Of Time

Immersive Analog Melodic TechnoDeep · Emotive · Cinematic

melodic techno techno

Henri Bergmann

Afterlife-Infused HypnosisEthereal · Cinematic · Pulsating

SAT JUL 4•Academy LA

electro house progressive house

Laidback Luke

Dutch-House VeteranHigh-Energy · Technical · Versatile

SAT JUL 4•Sound Nightclub

SAT JUL 4•Catalina Classic Cruises

Jayda G

Eco-Conscious House VisionarySoulful · Vibrant · Infectious

house disco

SUN JUL 5•Los Angeles State Historic Park

Scotty Boy

Vegas LegendFunky · Groovy · Driven

house disco house

Party Pupils

Neon HouseBouncy · Funky · Electric

future funk house

Hayden James

Summer House AnthemsSoulful · Polished · Melodic

house electropop

Gudfella

Lo-fi Electronic ArchitectHazy · Minimal · Pulsing

electronic dance

Local Singles

Club AuthorityKinetic · Groovy · Polished

tech house house

WED JUL 8•Kia Forum

Hilary Duff

Millennial Pop PioneerSincere · Bright · Post-Teen

pop dance-pop

La Roux

Electropop AuthorityIcy · Fiery · Sophisticated

electropop synthpop

Jade LeMac

Shimmering Alt-PopAtmospheric · Emotive · Cinematic

alternative pop pop

THU JUL 9•Kia Forum