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
Ultravox
synth-pop
Dr. Feelgood
boogie-woogie, pub rock
Wang Chung
The Aquabats
punk rock
The Sounds
alternative rock, indie rock
Wham!
blue-eyed soul, pop music
Nick Lowe
rock music
Art of Noise
electronic music, synth-pop
The Boomtown Rats
art punk, power pop
Kino
post-punk
Les Rita Mitsouko
Tony Hadley
pop music
The Hooters
rock music
Soft Cell
art pop, dance music
Dexys Midnight Runners
pop music
Aquarium
art rock, bard 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.