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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X-Ray Spex
Liset Alea
Okmalumkoolkat
hip-hop, maskandi
Comateens
Nick Beggs
Pylon
Safe
Russian rock, gothic rock
Sniff 'n' the Tears
The Minds of 99
post-punk, rock music
Imperiet
alternative pop, alternative rock
Mike Peters
alternative rock, post-punk
Gene Loves Jezebel
alternative rock, gothic rock
Then Jerico
pop music
Tom Verlaine
art punk, post-punk
Srebrna krila
pop music, pop rock
Secret Affair
mod revival, power pop
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.