Pop music: The Cars in concert at the Hollywood Palladium

POP MUSIC

Ric Ocasek’s defining New Wave band the Cars helped set the tone of the ‘80s with their synth-slicked guitar pop. They haven’t done much recording or touring since 1987, but an unexpected new album finds them in overdrive, deploying the same tricks that made them essential listening. Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 7 p.m. Thurs. $48.50. https://www.livenation.com.