Where to Start with new wave
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
1268 artists
Guides for new wave artists
Best new wave Albums to Start With
new wave Artists
Alexander O'Neal
contemporary R&B, funk
Andy Summers
jazz, progressive rock
Jane Wiedlin
pop rock
Nikka Costa
blue-eyed soul, electropop
Derek Sherinian
progressive metal
Thompson Twins
popular music
Oingo Boingo
post-punk, rock music
Alisa
Christian rock, hard rock
The Durutti Column
art rock, post-punk
Münchener Freiheit
Joel Hallikainen
children's music, gospel music
Twin Shadow
Spoons
Daniel Lanois
acoustic music, alternative rock
Martha and the Muffins
Prefab Sprout
alternative rock
About new wave
What is new wave?
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
Where should I start with new wave?
Start with "Talking Heads: 77" by Talking Heads. It captures what makes new wave worth exploring.
What are the best new wave albums?
The new wave albums worth hearing first: "Talking Heads: 77" by Talking Heads, "Power, Corruption & Lies" by New Order, "Stop Making Sense" by Talking Heads, "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness and "Welcome to Wherever You Are" by INXS.
How many new wave artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1268 new wave artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
