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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Alyans
Russian rock, electronic rock
Blue Zoo
Die Warzau
Get Smart!
alternative rock
The New Cars
Breakfast Club
Crumbächer
Jotdog
pop music
Ingus Baušķenieks
Mick Karn
experimental rock, post-punk
Elvis Costello & the Attractions
The Reels
Mick Talbot
jazz-funk
Fex
synth-pop
The Flying Lizards
punk rock
Terry Hall
pop music, ska
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.