On June 1, the Toyota Music Factory in Irving buzzed with electricity as fans lined up for a night filled with the echoes of an iconic decade.
The Alive & Kicking Tour 2025 promised a euphoric journey into the golden age of new wave, bringing Modern English, Soft Cell and Simple Minds together to create an unforgettable celebration. With the night air carrying the pulse of synthesizers and guitars, the stage was set for a show that transcended time and ignited pure, unfiltered joy.
Modern English Breaks the Ice with Style
Modern English opened the show, setting the perfect tone for the evening. Robbie Grey greeted the crowd with playful energy, immediately pulling the audience into their post-punk world. “Gathering Dust” kicked off their set, a thrum of deep basslines and cosmic-sounding electric notes that radiated across the venue like ripples in time. Grey, ever the energetic host, joked with the audience, “I see some dollars, or maybe cards these days, in those pockets. Don’t forget the merch!” as they segued into “Long in the Tooth,” a track from their recent album 1 2 3 4.
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