American Songwriter

3 New Wave Hits From 1983 That Every 80s Kid Can’t Stop Singing

New wave softened the edges of punk with glossy synthesizers and the rigid yet danceable rhythm of drum machines.
American Songwriter

4 Smash Hits That Proved 1983 Was the Dominant Year for the British New Wave in America

The British New Wave swept across American shores in the early 80s. These four songs prove that 1983 was its peak year in the US.