About New wave
New wave is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Well-known performers associated with it include David Bowie, Alla Pugacheva, Yoko Ono, Sting, Duran Duran and Hilary Duff.
New wave has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as New Romantic, Neue Deutsche Welle, Coldwave and New wave of new wave.
From Wikipedia
New wave is a music genre encompassing pop-oriented styles that emerged in the United States and United Kingdom in the mid-to late 1970s. The term was initially synonymous with punk rock but soon branched off into its own distinct style: a lighter and more melodic "broadening of punk culture", in contrast to the more atmospheric sounds of post-punk. Over time, new wave became a catch-all for several musical styles that emerged after the initial popularity of punk rock, such as synth-pop, power pop, and two-tone ska.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of New wave.
Key artists
- David Bowie
- Alla Pugacheva
- Yoko Ono
- Sting
- Duran Duran
- Hilary Duff
- Viktor Tsoi
- Depeche Mode
- Gwen Stefani
- Nikolai Noskov
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is New wave?
New wave is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Where and when did New wave originate?
New wave originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous New wave artists?
David Bowie, Alla Pugacheva, Yoko Ono, Sting, Duran Duran and Hilary Duff.