new wave
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
1268 artists in the catalog.
Guides for new wave artists
Top new wave albums
See essentialsAll new wave artists
Billy Currie
Face to Face
Fabulous Poodles
Furniture
Keren Woodward
Lynn Goldsmith
Grauzone
Program 81/82
Spy Glass Blue
The Sharks
Val Rain
alternative rock, indie pop
Peter Hook & The Light
alternative rock, synth-pop
The Professionals
punk rock
Wire Train
Tin Alley
alternative rock, rock music
The Brains
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.