post-punk

U2

alternative rock, dance-rock

New Order

alternative dance, electronic dance music

Blondie

dance-rock, new wave

The Cure

alternative rock, gothic rock

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

alternative rock, experimental rock

The Clash

new wave, punk rock

Echo & the Bunnymen

Siouxsie and the Banshees

alternative rock, gothic rock

Haloo Helsinki!

Europop, alternative rock

Patti Smith

art rock, proto-punk

The Human League

art pop, avant-garde music

The Cranberries

Celtic rock, alternative rock

The Jesus and Mary Chain

alternative rock, indie rock

Julian Cope

rock music

The Police

new wave, reggae rock

The Smiths

indie rock, jangle pop

Swans

alternative rock, art rock

New Model Army

alternative rock

Killing Joke

gothic rock, industrial metal

Iggy Pop

alternative rock, garage rock

Laibach

avant-garde music, dark wave

Cocteau Twins

dream pop, ethereal wave

Public Image Ltd.

alternative rock

Talking Heads

new wave