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Genre: new wave

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Parent Genre: rock

New wave is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is characterized by its use of synthesizers, electronic drums, and a focus on melody and rhythm. The lyrics often deal with themes of love, relationships, and social issues. The music is known for its upbeat and danceable sound, but also has a darker and more introspective side. The genre has been influential in shaping modern pop and rock music.


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Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Keyboard/Piano, Synthesizer, Horn Section

Popular new wave Songs


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Most popular new wave albums

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ドライブが楽しくなる洋楽ヒッツ!80年代 ROCK
2023
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The Head On The Door (Remastered)
1985
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The Queen Is Dead
1986
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Different Light
1985
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Heaven or Las Vegas
1990
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Violator
1990
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The Cars
1978
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Songs From The Big Chair
1985
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So (Remastered)
1986
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Rebel Yell
1983
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Kick (Remastered 2011)
1987
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Ballads
2014
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Hunting High and Low
1985
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Business As Usual
1981
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Absolutely
1980
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Avalon
1982

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List of new wave artists

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

#namepopularityfollowers
1 65 1767285
2 68 2901789
3 59 1069475
4 74 3319303
5 62 1478434
6 67 1227661
7 68 1929726
8 69 1906448
9 52 756016
10 57 993236
11 54 550197
12 66 1942918
13 67 1750541
14 63 1117391
15 70 1494629
16 72 2214702
17 58 410217
18 50 323306
19 65 2125924
20 63 1536902
21 51 374321
22 61 774186
23 57 530224
24 57 793576
25 59 561063
26 60 837635
27 61 1267889
28 52 391103
29 56 673893
30 63 1689929
31 67 2320689
32 62 1396641
33 62 423925
34 63 678090
35 62 1030145
36 74 6087122
37 53 526682
38 58 676974
39 56 606040
40 57 927378
41 60 969693
42 42 165999
43 51 649596
44 50 418719
45 58 780403
46 54 577030
47 57 586426
48 49 56346
49 47 184980
50 44 163396
51 51 309808
52 56 541325
53 51 281257
54 43 130755
55 49 322552
56 44 247665
57 61 242294
58 57 642798
59 50 237003
60 54 311869
61 46 240572
62 51 253760
63 55 237798
64 58 1069300
65 43 108470
66 46 162663
67 45 582195
68 42 163450
69 41 319023
70 69 2585692
71 50 447096
72 55 896494
73 43 297160
74 44 228125
75 52 331052
76 68 2382359
77 53 431665
78 42 199463
79 54 553905
80 45 140944
81 59 749093
82 57 739084
83 47 59105
84 63 2364968
85 49 232014
86 42 156850
87 78 5344832
88 49 375500
89 75 5216784
90 64 963179
91 54 473776
92 50 419413
93 53 833760
94 58 701638
95 48 325634
96 48 359674
97 58 1086573
98 54 621980
99 45 151226
100 47 239292

new wave playlist created by Chosic

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