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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Michael Hutchence
rock music
Daniel Miller
industrial music, post-punk
Ethnix
Mizrahi music, dance music
Martin Page
Carol Decker
pop music
Chris Difford
traditional folk music
Andy McCluskey
Gary Kemp
Lia Ices
Siekiera
post-punk
Per Øystein Sørensen
Gruppo Sportivo
Laban
disco, synth-pop
Martin Hannett
post-punk
Tom Bailey
Cook da Books
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.