About Minimal wave
Minimal wave is a music genre in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of minimal electronic music.
From Wikipedia
Minimal wave is a broad classification of music that comprises obscure, atypical examples of genres such as new wave, stripped-down electronic or synthesizer music, synth-pop, post-punk, and coldwave. Most of the music tends to focus on electronic, pre-MIDI instrumentation and themes of sincere, rather than ironic, detachment.
The term "minimal wave" draws some contention. Although much minimal wave is classified in the late 1970s and early 1980s and subsequently appeared on bootleg and one-off compilations, the genre did not have a name until a record label of the same name began releasing compilations and reissues in the mid-2000s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Minimal wave.
- ↑ minimal electronic music
Frequently asked questions
What is Minimal wave?
Minimal wave is a music genre in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of minimal electronic music.
Where and when did Minimal wave originate?
Minimal wave originated in the 1970s.