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
The Ting Tings
dance-punk, indie pop
Aquarium
art rock, bard rock
Dexys Midnight Runners
pop music
Soft Cell
art pop, dance music
The Hooters
rock music
Hoodoo Gurus
alternative rock
Empire of the Sun
alternative rock, electronic dance music
Kirsty MacColl
pop music
Adam Ant
alternative hip-hop, punk rock
Japan
Walk the Moon
dance-rock, indie rock
Aimee Mann
alternative rock, rock music
Jerry Douglas
country music
Shiny Toy Guns
Mental As Anything
pop music, rock music
Men at Work
pop rock, reggae
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.