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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Nova Generacia
dark wave
Paul Robb
Peter Deary
Philip Adrian Wright
Prescott Niles
Paul Gardiner
Roger Mason
Ron Strykert
Simon Crowe
Simon Toulson-Clarke
Stephen Singleton
Steve Askew
Sue Saad and the Next
progressive rock
The Blow Waves
The Photos
Tim Powles
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.