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Episode 108: It’s a Cruel, Cruel, Cruel World

Episode 108: It’s a Cruel, Cruel, Cruel World

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In this Spring 2025 episode of the Planet LP Podcast, host Ted Asregadoo shares his first-hand experience at the Cruel World Music Festival in Pasadena, California, held on May 17, 2025. Attending his very first music festival to celebrate a milestone birthday, Ted is joined by longtime friend and fellow music superfan John Maschino for a lively recap of the day's highlights.

Together, they dive into performances from a stellar lineup of 1980s new wave, post-punk, and synthpop icons, including:

  • Midge Ure (Ultravox)
  • Alison Moyet (Yaz)
  • A long-awaited Til Tuesday reunion
  • Nation of Language
  • She Wants Revenge
  • Devo
  • Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
  • The Go-Go’s
  • New Order

Whether you love ’80s alternative bands, live music experiences, or just want the inside scoop on the 2025 Cruel World Festival, this episode is packed with nostalgia, highlights, and passionate commentary.

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