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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Rob Fisher
Dead Disco
Ana Rezende
electronic music
Carolina Parra
electronic music
Greg Ham
Chrissy Amphlett
Chris Frantz
Emily Kokal
art rock, dream pop
Gerald Casale
post-punk
Roy Hay
Busta Jones
Paul Humphreys
Chris Lowe
dance music, synth-pop
Anna Prior
Keith Strickland
Liaisons Dangereuses
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.