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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The Coloured Breeze is a New Dimension
Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 13, 2025

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AAMO
Abor & Tynna
Adam Usi
Adam Walsh
Anika
Anja Huwe
Armanii
Ayala Cola
Azzurro 80
Bauhouse
Black
Bono
ButchVoyage
Caesaria
Dani Zam
Dany Synthé
David Shaw and The Beat
Day-Glow Foxes
Devon Again
Diego Mapa
Diorama
Edgar Homeros
Elisabeth Elektra
Espíritu System
FEMTOGO
Faker
Formal Sppeedwear
George Jacomel
Ghost Angel
Girl Tones
Glazed Curtains
Half Mile Beach Club
Hammon
Hologram Teen
Initial Talk
Izzy Camina
JACKPAL
Jae Stephens
Juliana Gattas
Kartel of Sound
Kasper Winding
Keith Streng
La Fève
Lou Kil
Lucky Guess
M A R N i E
MILK Band
Mannequin
Marina
Marrakesh
Mieze Katz
Millie Turner
Neeja
Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge
Nightcall
Owynn
PNTHER
Personality Cult
Peter Murphy
Pink Noise
Playmoboys
Pom Femme
Prince
Prince
REYNE
Repablikan
Resentvul
Reverse Pathogen
Rocket Soulz
SONCAU
Serane
Ships in the Night
Skeez
So La Lune
Soft Cell
Sparks
Starling
Steve Kilbey
The Cure
The Discussion
The E-Block
The Hallelujah Ward
The Northern Territories
The Pretty Wild
The Reflex
The Ting Tings
The Öbjektz
Toyah
Translator
Twice A Man
Valenze
Vivabeat
XTC
ZILLION
grasior
iDS
pale fortress
thaHomey
БИО
Ольга Восконьян
Harry Styles
The Smiths
The Cure
Depeche Mode
Electric Light Orchestra
a-ha
George Michael
Sting
Tears For Fears
Nile Rodgers
Roxette
Billy Idol
Prince
Annie Lennox
Ace of Base
KISS OF LIFE
Talking Heads
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Wham!
Two Door Cinema Club
Eurythmics
Duran Duran
Spice Girls
INXS
The Outfield
Men At Work
Franz Ferdinand
Simply Red
Pet Shop Boys
Santigold
Simple Minds
White Gold
Soft Cell
Snow Strippers
New Order
Bronski Beat
Cocteau Twins
The Cars
Stellar
Peter Gabriel
Culture Club
The Alan Parsons Project
Laura Branigan
Jagwar Twin
Katrina & The Waves
Cutting Crew
883
The Human League
sakanaction
Pretenders
Erasure
Dexys Midnight Runners
Spandau Ballet
Madness
Joy Division
Inhaler
So La Lune
Rico Blanco
Marciano Cantero
Fine Young Cannibals
La Fève
The B-52's
Resentvul
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Drumla
Violent Femmes
Yazoo
BU$HI
Bratty
SANTA
Dead Or Alive
Bryan Ferry
Luther
Kim Wilde
Linea Personal
Morrissey
Σtella
Carbonne
The Cult
Bananarama
Matthew Wilder
The Romantics
Adèle Castillon
Roxy Music
Paper Planes
Paul Young
Robert Palmer
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Feather
Talk Talk
Mike + The Mechanics
The Stranglers
A Flock Of Seagulls
FEMTOGO
The Psychedelic Furs
Bens
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