new wave
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
1268 artists in the catalog.
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Lene Lovich
pop music
Starship
rock music
Belouis Some
Austra
synth-pop
Wayne Hussey
Krisma
punk rock, synth-pop
Jona Lewie
Robin Gibb
pop music
Piero Pelù
alternative rock
The Monochrome Set
punk rock
Vince Clarke
Kan
J-pop, pop music
Diaframma
Book of Love
Kate Pierson
rock music
Patty Smyth
pop music
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.