How to get into new wave
new wave: music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s northsound.fm covers 1268 new wave artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into new wave?
Start with Duran Duran's "Notorious". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into new wave.
Who are the best new wave artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for new wave include Duran Duran, David Bowie and Franco Battiato. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is new wave?
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s