Belgian New Wave

Belgian New Wave is a genre characterized by its fusion of post-punk's dark, moody atmosphere with the catchy hooks and synths of new wave. Emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s, it drew from the country's vibrant punk and avant-garde scenes. The genre's sound is marked by driving rhythms, prominent use of synthesizers, and often, introspective or abstract lyrics delivered in a distinctive, emotive vocal style. With its blend of art rock experimentation and pop sensibilities, Belgian New Wave significantly influenced the broader new wave and industrial music landscapes. Its impact extended to the club scenes of Europe and beyond, paving the way for subsequent genres like EBM and techno. Notably, the genre's unique blend of introspection and sonic innovation set it apart from other new wave styles, giving it a lasting presence in the pantheon of post-punk and electronic music.

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The ways of a wild heart
Album - 13 Tracks - Released January 1, 2014
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The Scabs
Belgian Asociality

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  1. January 1, 2014
  2. December 13, 2013
  3. March 5, 2011
  4. March 5
  5. March 5
  6. October 18, 2010
  7. May 6, 2002
  8. January 1, 1997
  9. February 12, 1996
  10. August 29, 1994
  11. January 1
  12. August 30, 1993
  13. January 1
  14. November 4, 1991
  15. January 1
  16. April 2, 1990
  17. November 14, 1988
  1. January 1, 2014
  2. December 13, 2013
  3. May 6, 2002
  4. January 1, 1997
  5. February 12, 1996
  6. August 29, 1994
  7. January 1
  8. August 30, 1993
  9. January 1
  10. November 4, 1991
  11. January 1
  12. April 2, 1990
  13. November 14, 1988
  1. March 5, 2011
  2. March 5
  3. March 5
  4. October 18, 2010