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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Lost You Again
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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Arne Vinzon
Art Brut
Ayala Cola
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Benito Cerati
Billy Idol
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Boy George
Buč Kesidi
Caesaria
Cheska Moore
Chris Cross
Dani Zam
Dany Synthé
David Bendeth
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Edgar Homeros
Elijah Soul
Elle Belle
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Hammon
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JACKPAL
Juliana Gattas
KOATES
Kempi
LAYNE
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Lily Ashes
Lou Kil
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Mickey Jupp
Midnight Pass
Mieze Katz
Millie Turner
Milolaathetlukken
Mirjalol Nematov
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Nick Heyward
Oline
Owynn
PNTHER
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Personality Cult
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Peter Murphy
Pierre Sloane
Pom Femme
Prince
REYNE
Repablikan
Resentvul
Reverse Pathogen
Rocket Soulz
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SONCAU
Ships in the Night
Shriekback
Simple Minds
Skeez
Soft Cell
Sparks
Speedial
Sting
TOMMA INTET
The Boomtown Rats
The Hallelujah Ward
The Moonlandingz
The Northern Territories
Translator
Twice Dark
Vicki Peterson
Voice Of The Beehive
Wall Of Voodoo
Youth Never Dies
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The Cure
Depeche Mode
Electric Light Orchestra
George Michael
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Nile Rodgers
Tears For Fears
Roxette
Annie Lennox
Sting
KISS OF LIFE
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Wham!
Duran Duran
Eurythmics
Men At Work
The Outfield
INXS
Spice Girls
Two Door Cinema Club
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Talking Heads
Pet Shop Boys
Santigold
Franz Ferdinand
Simply Red
White Gold
Simple Minds
Snow Strippers
Soft Cell
Carbonne
Bronski Beat
New Order
Stellar
Cocteau Twins
The Cars
Culture Club
Peter Gabriel
Ryuichi Sakamoto
The Alan Parsons Project
Laura Branigan
Katrina & The Waves
Cutting Crew
Jagwar Twin
The Bangles
883
sakanaction
The Human League
Pretenders
Erasure
Joy Division
Spandau Ballet
Madness
Dexys Midnight Runners
Fine Young Cannibals
Rico Blanco
Marciano Cantero
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Resentvul
The B-52's
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Drumla
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Violent Femmes
Yazoo
Kim Wilde
Dead Or Alive
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Bryan Ferry
Linea Personal
Σtella
The Cult
Morrissey
Paper Planes
Adèle Castillon
Bananarama
Matthew Wilder
The Romantics
Roxy Music
Robert Palmer
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Feather
Paul Young
Talk Talk
Mike + The Mechanics
The Stranglers
A Flock Of Seagulls
Echo & the Bunnymen
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