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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Visage
synth-pop
Eliot Sumner
Tuxedomoon
experimental rock, post-punk
Viktor Tsoi
indie rock, post-punk
David A. Stewart
folk music, pop rock
Holly Johnson
dance music, pop music
Zana
synth-pop
Hassisen kone
Holograf
classic rock, glam metal
Steve Jansen
Miguel Ríos
Latin rock, arena rock
Arnaldo Antunes
música popular brasileira
Pete Wylie
Section 25
alternative rock
’Til Tuesday
Stephen Duffy
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.