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Genre
minimal wave
Parent Genre: rock

Minimal wave is a subgenre of post-punk and new wave music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments to create a cold, detached sound. The lyrics often deal with themes of alienation, isolation, and despair. Minimal wave has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many contemporary artists drawing inspiration from the genre's pioneering acts.


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List of minimal wave artists

Here is a list of minimal wave artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the minimal wave genre. You can find out what minimal wave genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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