Where to Start with new wave
music genre that encompasses pop-oriented styles from the late 1970s through the 1980s
1268 artists
Guides for new wave artists
Best new wave Albums to Start With
new wave Artists
ABC
pop music
The Police
post-punk, reggae rock
Belinda Carlisle
rock music
Sparks
alternative rock, art rock
The Smiths
indie rock, jangle pop
Peter Gabriel
art pop, art rock
Killing Joke
gothic rock, industrial metal
Paul Weller
pop music
Étienne Daho
electro, pop music
Roxy Music
New Romantic, art rock
Alain Bashung
pop rock, rock music
The 1975
alternative rock, indie pop
The Jam
mod revival, punk rock
The Cars
pop rock, rock music
Alla Pugacheva
Russian pop, blues
Polysics
alternative rock, post-punk revival
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?
Spinsource covers 1268 new wave artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.