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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The Agents
Kidorikko
techno-pop
Zombies
punk rock
Pressure
punk rock
Stephen McGrath
Jeff Taylor
Josh Hager
indie folk
Jonathan Perkins
Dolette McDonald
David Ruffy
Greg Knowles
David Hartley
Robbie Bennett
MOTOCOMPO
近田春夫&ハルヲフォン
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.