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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Adam Granduciel
indie rock
Alan Myers
post-punk
Alex Weir
funk
Alison Statton
Ernst Ulrich Deuker
jazz
B! Machine
synth-pop
Billy Ficca
Bob Mothersbaugh
post-punk
Bob Lewis
post-punk
Branco Mello
rock music
Bruce Mitchell
comedy rock, gothic rock
Dave Gregory
David Robinson
David M. Allen
Annette Humpe
pop music
Stephen Morris
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.