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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Geoff Downes
electronic rock, hard rock
Timbuk3
Pražský výběr
jazz fusion
Partenaire Particulier
The Korgis
Metrô
progressive rock
Tim Friese-Greene
pop music
Anything Box
Andy Taylor
Head Wound City
art rock, thrash metal
Plastics
Tant Strul
The 77s
Paweł Kukiz
pop music, punk rock
Morris Day
funk, funk rock
Vunk
alternative rock, pop 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.