Though not a household name, Thomas Dolby was nevertheless among the vanguard of the early 80s synth movement. Born Thomas Morgan Robertson, Dolby acquired his nickname from his love of studio experimentation with keyboards and electro-noises. His resume includes cameos on numerous albums, such as Def Leppard's Pyromania and Foreigner's 4, and live appearances with the likes of David Bowie and Roger Waters--plus there was that infamous performance at the 1985 Grammy's with Herbie......

Months and months ago, A Flock of Seagulls were (somehow) supposed to come to Austin. But then they flaked (two words: Hip Replacement). Those of you still aching to relive your rad eighties glory days should be happy to note that they're back in town tonight for a show over at Elysium, with DAX. Coincidentally, the latter band is offering up the following promotion for tonight's gig: DAX is currently offering a special promotion for......

So A Flock of Seagulls won't be playing Elysium tonight, but there are a few great shows happening around town that are bound to tickle your fancy...pants. IF YOU LIKE ... The Rapture, The Faint, or tight pink jeans: Rock out with electroclash wizards Ghostland Observatory at Karma Lounge @ 10pm. They're fresh off a hugely successful East Coast tour, so come and give 'em a warm Austin welcome back! Jack Johnson: Nashville singer-songwriter......

We just found out from the people at Elysium that Friday's A Flock of Seagulls show has been postponed, due to "circumstances beyond their control." If you really need your New Wave fix, you could always road trip it out to Englewood, Colorado next month, where they'll be performing with DEVO. While a new date hasn't yet been set, expect them back here in August or September. Austinist will keep you posted. And anyways,......

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Here's to your livers and wallets making it through this week. MONDAY [books] Will Clarke talks crazy with his latest novel, Lord Vishnu's Love Handles @ Bookpeople, 7pm [film] Starchaser in 3-D! @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, 7pm, $1 + $1 Glasses Rental [music] 54 Seconds @ Lucky Lounge [music] Paris 49 @ Continental Club TUESDAY [music] Cafe Tacvba with Grupo Fantasmo @ Stubb's BBQ, Doors at 7 pm [music] Alkaline Trio with......