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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › New_wave_musicNew wave music - Wikipedia

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   New wave music encompassed a wide variety of styles that shared a quirky, lighthearted, and humorous tone that were popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. New wave includes several pop-oriented styles from this time period.

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   • "Corporate" Rock

     Arena rock (also known as AOR, melodic rock, pomp rock,...

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     Two-tone or 2 tone, also known as ska-rock [citation needed]...

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2. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › New_Wave_musicNew wave music - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   New Wave (or New Wave music) is a style of rock music that developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. New wave music was inspired by the punk rock movement. New Wave music is rock music mixed with other types of music, such as punk rock music, funk, disco, ska and pop.

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   What is new wave music?

   • It was originally used as a catch-all for the various styles of music that emerged after punk rock. Later, critical consensus favored "new wave" as an umbrella term involving many contemporary popular music styles, including synth-pop, alternative dance and post-punk.

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   When did new wave music come out?

   • The term new wave was first applied to acts that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Though their music may have had little in common, artists from Britain, the United States, and continental Europe were all tagged as new wave.

   New Wave Music | Encyclopedia.com

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   Was new wave music a political movement?

   • As such, new wave music shared much of the "indie" ethos that propelled punk rock forward, but it was never committed to any particular political movement. New wave was not dangerous or anarchic; it was danceable, romantic, and fun. When punk rock became popular in London in the mid-1970s it gave a new impetus to new wave music.

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   What is a 'new wave' band?

   • The term "new wave" is largely associated with music critics, not the musicians themselves. It first appeared in music reviews of The Velvet Underground and New York Dolls in the early 1970s. New wave bands of the ‘70s were largely driven by guitars, owing much influence to rockers like David Bowie and Lou Reed.

   New Wave Music: The History and Bands of New Wave Music

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4. www.britannica.com › art › new-wave-musicNew wave |Artists, Bands, & Music | Britannica

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   New wave, category of popular music spanning the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Taking its name from the French New Wave cinema of the late 1950s, this catchall classification was defined in opposition to punk (which was generally more raw, rough edged, and political) and to mainstream “corporate”.

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5. www.masterclass.com › articles › new-wave-music-guideNew Wave Music: The History and Bands of New Wave Music

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   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.

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7. www.encyclopedia.com › new-wave-musicNew Wave Music | Encyclopedia.com

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   New wave was the type of music most popular among fans of MTV during its early years and musicians specializing in new wave are best remembered for their angular haircuts, brightly colored costumes, and heavy reliance on synthesizers.

8. www.loudersound.com › features › new-wave-essentialA beginner's guide to new wave in five essential albums

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   May 21, 2023 · Ironic, sure, but worth it: this is a genre that gave us some of the most memorable pop hits of all time. From escaping punk's shadow to dominating MTV and beyond, here is the story of new wave in five essential albums.