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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Glukoza
alternative rock, dance-pop
Sharon O'Neill
Fad Gadget
Skiantos
comedy rock, punk rock
Wreckless Eric
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Peter Hook
alternative rock, electropop
Eurogliders
The Icicle Works
alternative rock
Anne Dudley
classical music, jazz
Rendez-Vous
alternative rock, dark wave
Martin Gore
pop music
Re-Flex
It Bites
progressive rock
Decibel
alternative rock, punk rock
The Del Fuegos
punk rock
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.