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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Foje
Benjamin Orr
Ghostland Observatory
Personz
alternative rock, pop music
The Motels
Andy Partridge
Jenny Morris
Margaret Urlich
Sadistic Mika Band
glam rock, psychedelic rock
Warp 9
The Adventures
Vegastar
electronic rock, pop rock
Kon Kan
Hi-NRG, dance music
The Blow Monkeys
rock music
Taxi Girl
The Neon Judgement
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.