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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Jorge González
Latin pop, alternative rock
Hugh Cornwell
rock music
Scritti Politti
punk rock
Antis
Nacht und Nebel
Kitten
alternative rock, garage rock
Melody Club
Television Personalities
indie rock, psychedelic rock
Living in a Box
blue-eyed soul, funk
The Only Ones
punk rock
Zemlyane
glam rock, hard rock
Classix Nouveaux
Mr. Mister
Supla
bossa nova, punk rock
Billie Joe Armstrong
alternative rock, pop-punk
Ritchie
electronic dance music, 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.