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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Human Switchboard
Mariko Tone
Nervous Eaters
punk rock
Sérgio Britto
rock music
Tin Huey
Marian Gold
synth-pop
Charles Gavin
rock music
Dumptruck
Faded Paper Figures
Chevel Shepherd
Olé Olé
dance-pop, synth-pop
Suéter
pop rock, progressive pop
Ludus
Martyn Ware
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Abiku
alternative rock, indie 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.