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The Police

New Wave Music Bands

The Police

The Police — New Wave Radio Artist Bio The Police are one of the most influential bands of the late 70s and early 80s. Their sharp blend of new wave, punk, reggae, and rock created a sound that was fresh, modern, and unmistakably theirs. Formed in London in 1977, the trio—Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland—rose quickly to global fame. Early Breakthrough The band released their debut album, Outlandos d’Amour, […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

Ramones

New Wave Music Bands

Ramones

Ramones — New Wave Radio Artist Bio The Ramones are one of the most important and influential bands in rock history. Formed in Queens, New York in 1974, they stripped rock music down to its raw essentials. Fast songs. Loud guitars. No filler. Their sound became the blueprint for American punk and shaped the future of alternative and new wave music. Early Breakthrough The Ramones released their self‑titled debut album, […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

Peter Gabriel

New Wave Music Bands

Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel — New Wave Radio Artist Bio Peter Gabriel is one of the most innovative and influential artists in modern music. His work shaped rock, new wave, world music, and electronic pop. His voice, vision, and constant reinvention made him a defining creative force for more than five decades. Gabriel first rose to fame as the original lead singer of Genesis, but his solo career launched him into a […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

INXS

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INXS

INXS is one of the most dynamic and influential bands to emerge from Australia’s new wave and rock scene. Formed in Sydney in 1977, the group blended new wave, funk‑rock, and dance‑rock into a sleek, modern sound that carried them to global stardom. Fronted by the magnetic Michael Hutchence, INXS became known for their sharp grooves, soulful energy, and stadium‑ready hooks. INXS released their self‑titled debut album, INXS in 1980. […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

Heaven 17

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Heaven 17

Heaven 17 is one of the defining synth‑pop bands of the 80s. Formed in Sheffield in 1980 by Martyn Ware, Ian Craig Marsh, and vocalist Glenn Gregory, the group blended electronic innovation with sharp social commentary. Their sound is sleek, stylish, and unmistakably British. The band debuted with Penthouse and Pavement in 1981. The album reached No. 14 in the UK and earned Gold certification. It mixed political themes with […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

General Public

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General Public

General Public is a standout band from the 80s new wave era. Formed in Birmingham in 1983, the group was created by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger after the breakup of The Beat. They blended new wave, pop, ska, and dance‑rock into a bright, rhythmic sound that defined their style. Their music was upbeat, melodic, and built for radio. The band released their debut album, All the Rage in 1984. […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

Gary Numan

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Gary Numan

Gary Numan is one of the most influential pioneers of electronic music, new wave, and synth‑pop. His sound is dark, futuristic, and instantly recognizable. His work shaped the direction of electronic rock and inspired generations of artists. Gary first emerged as part of Tubeway Army, releasing early material in 1978. The band broke through in 1979 with the No. 1 UK single “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” and the chart‑topping album Replicas. […]

todayDecember 29, 2025

Erasure

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Erasure

Erasure is one of the most successful and enduring synth‑pop duos of all time. Formed in London in 1985, the group pairs Vince Clarke’s electronic brilliance with Andy Bell’s powerful, emotional vocals. Their sound is bright, melodic, and instantly recognizable. Erasure released their debut album, Wonderland in 1986. It introduced their upbeat synth‑pop style and featured early singles like “Who Needs Love Like That.” Their breakthrough came with their third […]

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Duran Duran

New Wave Music Bands

Duran Duran

Duran Duran is one of the most successful and influential new wave bands of all time. Formed in Birmingham in 1978, the group blended sharp synths, stylish visuals, and modern pop hooks. Their sound helped define the MTV era and shaped the Second British Invasion. The band released their self‑titled debut album, Duran Duran (1981), which reached No. 3 in the UK and earned Platinum certification. It featured early hits […]

todayDecember 29, 2025