New Wave Music Bands

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode

English electronic music band formed March 1980 in Basildon, Essex, and named after a popular French fashion magazine. The group’s original line-up consisted of Dave ... Read More
new order

New Order

Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk band Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the ... Read More
The Cure

The Cure

It all started in 1976 as Easy Cure, formed by Robert Smith (vocals, guitar) along with schoolmates Michael Dempsey (bass), Lol Tolhurst (drums), and local ... Read More
Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

Australian band Kids in the Kitchen exemplified the ’80s sound: well-packaged funk and dance-pop characterized by synth sounds and smooth production. Mushroom’s White label signed ... Read More