New Wave

New wave music emerged in the late 1970s and flourished throughout the 1980s, characterized by its distinctive blend of punk's energy, art rock's experimentation, and pop's catchiness. Defined by prominent use of synthesizers, drum machines, and angular guitar work, new wave's rhythmic landscape was often marked by driving beats, staccato rhythms, and atmospheric textures. Vocal styles ranged from introspective and emotive to detached and ironic, often incorporating distinctive accents and phrasing. Born from the post-punk scene, new wave drew upon art school sensibilities, fashion, and futuristic aesthetics, reflecting the era's cultural fascination with technology and modernity. As a genre, new wave bridged the gap between punk's raw energy and the commercial viability of mainstream pop, influencing subsequent styles like synth-pop, gothic rock, and indie rock. Its unique blend of artistry and accessibility helped shape the musical landscape of the 1980s, leaving a lasting impact on popular music.

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8ruki
ARXX
Anika
BOVSKI
BU$HI
Baker St.
Bens
Boy George
Crooked Bangs
Cross Wires
Crying Tomorrow
Cura i Dečko
Cyan Kicks
Dead Chic
Diamond Yukai
Dreamwave
Eddie Dark
Famous Freaky
Frank Duval
Future Islands
GIGO
Guzmen
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Harry Styles
Hayley Williams
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Ira Math
Jimmy Somerville
Joe Jackson
Kim
La Fève
Leee John
Lordnox
Luken
Lynothecosmoskid
MILK Band
Maastricht Lions
Madonna
Metric
Miami Horror
Midge Ure
Ministry
Morrissey
My First Time
Nebulossa
Nina Hagen
Papyrus da Batata
Paulette Verlée
Pennan Brae
Peter Gabriel
Phil Rxcket
Phil Thornalley
Prairie Prince
Princes to Kings
Pulp
Qfish
Ray Bull
Ritualist
Sandra K
Scarlet Fantastic
Shelf Lives
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Soft Cell
Split the Dealer
Squeeze
Stellar
Step by Step
Sting
THE RUMORS
The Chain Gang Of 1974
The Colourfield
The Frowns
The Guest List
The Haunt
The KVB
The Monochrome Set
The Motion
The Romance
The Stranglers
They Might Be Giants
Twin City
Underworld
Unfamouslouie
Unroyal
VOILÀ
Vandal Moon
Vero
Virus
Vivabeat
WHITE GALLOWS
WICKED
Wallace Cleaver
Wire
Xolidayboy
Yelow
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Harry Styles
The Smiths
The Cure
Madonna
Bryan Adams
Depeche Mode
a-ha
Electric Light Orchestra
Tears For Fears
Billy Idol
Roxette
Annie Lennox
M83
Ace of Base
Sting
Caifanes
Duran Duran
Nile Rodgers
Men At Work
The Stranglers
Wham!
INXS
Simply Red
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Eurythmics
The Outfield
Blondie
VOILÀ
Franz Ferdinand
Talking Heads
Pet Shop Boys
Tommy Richman
Two Door Cinema Club
Santigold
White Gold
Simple Minds
Snow Strippers
Bronski Beat
New Order
Hayley Williams
Cocteau Twins
The Cars
Culture Club
Peter Gabriel
Metric
The Alan Parsons Project
Charly García
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Laura Branigan
Katrina & The Waves
The Human League
Iggy Pop
Pretenders
883
Cutting Crew
Dexys Midnight Runners
Kino
Soft Cell
Erasure
Spandau Ballet
Joy Division
Stellar
BOVSKI
Milli Vanilli
Hunny
South Arcade
Morrissey
Rico Blanco
Pulp
Roxy Music
Underworld
Marciano Cantero
Drumla
Resentvul
Madness
Peter Schilling
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Fine Young Cannibals
Talk Talk
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
The B-52's
EKKSTACY
Yazoo
Pavement
Mylène Farmer
Bryan Ferry
Rockwell
James
Violent Femmes
Dead Or Alive
The Buggles
Σtella
Future Islands
Village People
The Cult
Linea Personal
Robert Palmer
Falco
Virus
Bananarama