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
David Sylvian
ambient music, ambient pop
The Veronicas
dance-rock, electropop
Howard Jones
pop rock, synth-pop
Los Prisioneros
pop rock, punk rock
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Hi-NRG, dance music
David Byrne
alternative rock
Nik Kershaw
pop music, pop rock
The Strokes
garage rock, indie rock
Lights
alternative rock, dubstep
Debbie Harry
disco, pop music
Talking Heads
post-punk
Annie Lennox
pop music, rock music
Boy George
dance music, disco
The Pointer Sisters
country music, gospel music
The Church
alternative rock
Gary Numan
electronic music, electronic 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?
Spinsource covers 1268 new wave artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.