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
Kajagoogoo
pop rock, synth-pop
Nouvelle Vague
bossa nova, lounge music
The Buggles
Pete Shelley
pop-punk, power pop
Jim Lauderdale
country music
Adam and the Ants
punk rock
New Young Pony Club
indie rock, synth-pop
Julian Casablancas
garage rock, indie rock
Aerodrom
pop rock, progressive rock
Stacey Q
house music, pop music
Eddie and the Hot Rods
punk rock
Baltimora
Italo disco
After the Fire
progressive rock
Bill Nelson
experimental music
Chrissie Hynde
punk rock, rock music
Théodora
Afrobeat, amapiano
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.