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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The Tourists
Rip Rig + Panic
punk rock
Jerry Harrison
art rock, garage rock
Greg Hawkes
The Cannanes
Elektrisk Regn
Norwegian new wave
Flash and the Pan
synth-pop
Carole Pope
Tom Robinson
folk rock, pop rock
Fred Schneider
Jimmy Destri
rock music
Ian Broudie
Ricky Gervais
Glen Matlock
punk rock
Debora Iyall
Kids in the Kitchen
pop music
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.