From the outset, it creates a mood that is entirely dark-tinged, early ’80s new wave. It comes off as way moodier and more thoughtful than you might expect if you have only heard “I Melt With ...

Celebrate New Wave Summer with a series of local concerts and landmark album anniversaries. From Culture Club to the Church, ...

The song was written about the end of a painful and complicated relationship and was one of the biggest hits of 1982.

The lead singer of the iconic ’80s new wave sensation Simple Minds, along with original bandmate Charlie Burchill, are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album Once Upon A Time with a ...

Another stellar new wave album from 1982, Rip It Up by Orange Juice is more or less considered a one-hit wonder with that addictive title track. “Rip It Up” was a Top 10 hit in the United ...

Back in 2022, JoBoxers played their first show in over 35 years. The British new wavers saw chart success with their 1983 debut album Like Gangbusters; they recorded two albums afterwards, Skin ...

Legendary '80s New Wave Band Makes Major Announcement and Fans Are Flipping Out originally appeared on Parade. There are few songs that define the sound and feel of the 1980s as perfectly as "The ...