Yugoslav New Wave

Yugoslav New Wave, also known as Novi Val, was a vibrant and culturally defining music movement that surged in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s in the former Yugoslavia. It was characterized by its eclectic fusion of punk rock, post-punk, and synth-pop, harnessing the edgy, rebellious energy of punk with the innovative and experimental sensibilities of new wave music. Incorporating various regional influences and singing in their native tongues, artists adopted a distinctive style that was both reflective of Western trends and deeply rooted in the local cultural and political milieu. Laced with irony, social commentary, and an aversion to the conformist state-sponsored pop, Yugoslav New Wave bands struck a chord with the youth, articulating the complexities of life in a rapidly changing society.

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Single - Released January 14, 2025
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Zabranjeno pušenje
Dino Dvornik
Haustor
Ekatarina Velika
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The Sound of Yugoslav New Wave 13 Yugoslav New Wave artists
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  1. January 14, 2025
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  1. January 14, 2025
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  14. December 1, 2021
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