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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Dave Ball
Hi-NRG, ambient music
Royel Otis
indie pop, indie rock
The Barracudas
The Sinceros
Danielle Haim
pop rock
The Teardrop Explodes
punk rock
Budgie
post-punk
Lovefoxxx
indie rock
Dalis Car
gothic rock
Industry
synth-pop
Jupiter One
Simon Le Bon
pop music
M
Q Lazzarus
synth-pop
Alannah Currie
Nice
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.