- w/ Perilous, Cupids Boomerang, & Remedy Three + DJ Darkwave

Formed in the early 1980s, Gene Loves Jezebel emerged as one of the most distinctive and influential bands to rise from the post-punk and gothic rock movement. Founded by twin brothers Jay and Michael Aston in the UK, the band carved out a sound that blended dark, atmospheric textures with anthemic hooks, romantic lyricism, and a bold sense of style that set them apart from their contemporaries.

Gene Loves Jezebel quickly gained international attention with their breakthrough albums Promise (1983) and Immigrant (1985), delivering enduring tracks such as “Desire,” “Sweetest Thing,” “Heartache,” and “Motion of Love.” Their music bridged the gap between underground goth, alternative rock, and mainstream appeal, earning them a devoted global fanbase and heavy rotation on alternative radio and MTV during the 1980s.