Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour

An electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones burst onto the scene in 1983 with "New Song" and his innovative use of synthesizers. His albums Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action were massive worldwide successes, featuring hits like “Things Can Only Get Better” and “No One Is To Blame”. With over 10 million albums sold, his music has been featured in major productions like Stranger Things and Breaking Bad. His latest work, Dialogue (2022), completed a trilogy of electronic releases following Engage and Transform.

Formed in 1980 in post-punk London by Jack Hues (Jeremy Ryder) and Nick Feldman, Wang Chung takes its name from the Mandarin word for “yellow bell,” symbolizing a universal vibration. Originally spelled "Huang Chung," the band anglicized their name at the suggestion of David Geffen after joining Geffen Records. They became a permanent part of North American pop culture with the massive 1986 hit "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," which introduced the famous line and "verb" to "Wang Chung".

The duo’s success includes several chart-topping hits such as "Dance Hall Days," "Let’s Go," and "Hypnotize Me," as well as the gold-certified album Mosaic. Known for their musical versatility, they blend diverse styles including funk, pop, rock, prog, and classical. Their work often features a cinematic quality, leading to their celebrated score for William Friedkin’s cult classic film To Live and Die in L.A. and the track "Fire in the Twilight" for The Breakfast Club.

In recent years, their music has remained culturally relevant through features in hit shows like The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and Stranger Things, as well as video games like Grand Theft Auto. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, Wang Chung continues to innovate, releasing the symphonic album Orchesography in 2019 and the retrospective Clear Light/Dark Matter in 2025. As Hues and Feldman balance solo projects with the band, they remain a motivated touring force, continually evolving their signature sound.

Led by Dave Wakeling, The English Beat emerged in 1979 as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement. Known for their energetic blend of soul, reggae, pop, and punk, they produced classic hits such as "Save It For Later," "I Confess," and the political anthem "Stand Down Margaret". The band's influence extended through the General Public era and into their 2016 album Here We Go Love. Wakeling continues to tour the world, performing hits from his entire career with an all-star ska backing band.

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English is a definitive post-punk band featuring the original core lineup of Robbie Grey and Michael Conroy since 1977. They are globally recognized for the iconic 1980s hit “I Melt With You” and MTV-era favorites like "Hands Across The Sea". Entering their sixth decade together, the band remains creatively active, recently releasing the album 1 2 3 4, which returns to a raw, immediate sound. As of Summer 2026, they continue to tour their enduring catalog worldwide.

Richard Blade is one of the most prominent DJs in America, currently hosting daily shows on SiriusXM 1st Wave and KCBS Jack FM. Originally from England and educated at Oxford, he became a fixture of the 1980s music scene as the top-rated morning DJ on KROQ Los Angeles. Blade hosted influential TV programs like Video One and MV3, and created the widely syndicated "Flashback Lunch". He is a best-selling author of several novels and his autobiography, World In My Eyes. In June 2024, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted by Jimmy Kimmel and Billy Idol.