New wave , category of popular music spanning the late s and the early s. The basic principle behind new wave was the same as that of punk—anyone can start a band—but new wave artists, influenced by the lighter side of s pop music and s fashion, were more commercially viable than their abrasive counterparts. New wave music encompassed a wide variety of styles, which often shared a quirky insouciance and sense of humour. As the mids approached, the line separating new wave from the corporate mainstream blurred, especially for bands such as the Pretenders fronted by former rock journalist Chrissie Hynde , the Police , and U2 , who became hugely popular. Although punk was pronounced dead though it later would inspire grunge and alternative , the music and fashion sensibilities of new wave continued to influence pop music through the s.
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New wave is a broad music genre that encompasses numerous pop -oriented styles from the late s and the s. Common characteristics of new wave music include a humorous or quirky pop approach, the use of electronic sounds, and a distinctive visual style featured in music videos and fashion. New wave peaked commercially in the late s and the early s with numerous major artists and an abundance of one-hit wonders.
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