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  2. Background - 'New Wave' evolved from 'Punk' in the late '70s being less anti-social and more radio (and MTV) friendly, hitting it's high in '83 and faded aro...

  3. The New Wave Chronicles album compilation is a celebration of the vibrant and eclectic music scene that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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  4. The common characteristics of new wave music include a humorous or quirky pop approach, angular guitar riffs, jerky rhythms, the use of electronics, and a distinctive visual style in fashion.

  5. Jun 8, 2021 · New Wave Music: The History and Bands of New Wave Music. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 8, 2021 • 3 min read. While much of 1960s and 1970s rock music bore the heavy influence of the blues, the new wave movement took a different route.

  6. So many great bands like Talking Heads, The Police, The Pretenders, New Order, The Jam, Blondie, Elvis Costello, The Cure, Gary Numan, The Clash and Depeche Mode feature in this chart.

  7. There were edgy new wave songwriters like Elvis Costello, pop bands like Squeeze, tough rock & rollers like the Pretenders, pop-reggae like the Police, mainstream rockers like the Cars, and ska revivalists like the Specials and Madness.

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