Neue Deutsche Welle

Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) is a German music genre characterized by its fusion of punk's energy, new wave's experimentation, and schlager's catchy melodies. Emerging in the late 1970s, NDW drew from the country's post-punk scene, incorporating distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and provocative lyrics. The genre's heyday spanned the early 1980s, with its irreverent, often humorous approach resonating with a generation of Germans seeking to redefine their cultural identity. NDW's impact was significant, as it provided a platform for avant-garde and countercultural expression, influencing subsequent genres like industrial and techno. Notable for its eclectic blend of synthesizers, guitars, and distinctive vocal styles, NDW stands out from similar new wave movements for its unique blend of German identity, social commentary, and pop sensibilities, making it a fascinating and enduring chapter in Germany's rich musical heritage.

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Pelzwerk
Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 25, 2025

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Stephan Remmler
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Taka
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Trio
Ulla Suspekt
Vono
Wir sind Helden
Xmal Deutschland
bLackiE
deafdawg
nand
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Herbert Grönemeyer
Peter Schilling
Falco
Wir sind Helden
Till Lindemann
Kraftwerk
Münchener Freiheit
Juliane Werding
Jürgen Drews
Joachim Witt
TYM
Spider Murphy Gang
Klaus Lage
Paula Carolina
nand
Heinz Rudolf Kunze
Haindling
Geier Sturzflug
Michael Holm
Taka
Luis Ake
Achim Reichel
Rio Reiser
Trio
Sebastian Krumbiegel
Traumatin
Anita
Karat
DAF
Extrabreit
Grauzone
Xmal Deutschland
Frank Zander
Döf
Biene
Gus Backus
Streichelt
Gunter Gabriel
Stephan Remmler
Bots
Jath
Stefan Waggershausen
Fehlfarben
Malaria!
Luka Blau
Rheingold
Future Franz
Robert Görl
Das Beat
AMANDUS 99
Liaisons Dangereuses
Die Goldenen Zitronen
Blanche Biau
Nicki Papa
Mamoré
Abwärts
Elena Rud
Fliehende Stürme
Die Alpenkracher
Supreme
Humpe Humpe
Levin Goes Lightly
F.S.K.
Thommie Bayer
Die Verlierer
Der Plan
Hans-A-Plast
Bärchen und die Milchbubis
Östro 430
Felix Kubin
Karies
Ace Cats
Das Kinn
Pyrolator
El Deux
Male
Der Moderne Man
Palais Schaumburg
Tommi Stumpff
Artless
S.Y.P.H.
Berlin Express
Mittagspause
Spinnen
Die Partei
Die Anteile
Ulla Suspekt
deafdawg
Vono
Matthias Schuster
sosokalt
Lunapark
bLackiE
THAL
LIEBE GRÜSSE
Christof Glowalla
A.K. Klosowski
Der Kindergarten Chor
Im Namen Des Volkes
Monoton