New Wave is a genre of rock music which originated from the late 1970s and the 1980s. It emerged from punk rock as a reaction against the popular music of the 1970s. New Wave was basically the reinvention of rock 'n' roll of the 1960s but it also incorporated various influences as well as aspects of mod subculture, electronic music, disco, and funk.
The term "New Wave" was introduced in 1976 in Great Britain by Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren as an alternative label for what was also being called "punk". The term referenced the avant-garde, stylish French New Wave film movement of the 1960s. The label was soon picked up by British punk fanzines such as Sniffin' Glue and then t ...
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Pounding rock drums under a fat, undulating synth bass, pulsing bass and silky, affected vocals (often in three part harmony). A nod to the 80's with a modern mix. Sexy, grinding verses lead to an explosive chorus and a bridge that both percolates and bursts with energy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Upbeat, positive and catchy Indie Pop with retro sounding synths, electric guitar and driving drum beat. Eighties nostalgia revamped for modern, forward thining commercials and corporate projects. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Techno-Swing New Wave, zany strange cool jungle mix, an eclectic blend of Gene Krupa like swing drums, almost jungle, with a big band horn section. Blend techno keyboards, Bowie-esque vocals and a rock rhythm section and you are dancing till your legs fall off. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
SMOKIN' UP TEMPO, BRIGHT, GLISTENING TRACK. FAT DRUMS, RICH LAYERED VOCALS, THROBBING BASS. A FANTASTIC GOOD TIME ROCK TUNE WITH A KILLER HOOK. CAN'T LOSE WITH THIS ONE. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Pure, unadulterated shameless materialism lacking the slightest hint of remorse in all of its egotistical splendor. Dripping in intentional, meticulous slowness, we are left with the impression we are peering into the singer’s actual soulful dreams. A confessional masterpiece. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Lively and energetic rock pop song with choppy guitars, driving bass and pounding drums. Influenced by 1970's and 1980's new wave and Ska. This catchy uptempo song works well for sports scenes and other glorifying situations, or radio playing in the background while driving down the open road. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Cool and moody Indie Pop drawing on influences from 80s New Wave through to todays trendy alternative rock sound. Features ambient guitar, nostalgic synths and driving drums and bass. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
A quirky, artsy, instrumental, new wave cue that is both amusing and thought provoking. Would work well for reality television, sitcoms, spy spoofs, comedies, family shows, bloopers, after school specials and satirical, comedy/mystery scenes. Would also work well for cartoons and animations. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Modern and fresh, upbeat track, featuring plucked synths and electronic sounds and deep groove. Great for commercials, lifestyle and leisure, sport and recreation, travels and much more. Feel-good / Motivational / Active. Instrumental, Pop, Ambient Pop
Euro New-Wave instrumental electronic track. Instrumentation includes sound effects, synth keyboard, and assorted synth sounds. Very industrial, yet perfect for clubbing. The strong beat held throughout makes it the perfect dance track. Could also be used in a video game. Fast-paced fantasy track. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Euro New-Wave instrumental electronic track. Instrumentation includes sound effects, synth keyboard, and assorted synth sounds. Very industrial, yet perfect for clubbing. The strong beat held throughout makes it the perfect dance track. Could also be used in a video game. Fast-paced fantasy track. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Euro New-Wave instrumental electronic track. Instrumentation includes sound effects, synth keyboard, and assorted synth sounds. Very industrial, yet perfect for clubbing. The strong beat held throughout makes it the perfect dance track. Could also be used in a video game. Fast-paced fantasy track. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Euro New-Wave instrumental electronic track. Instrumentation includes sound effects, synth keyboard, and assorted synth sounds. Very industrial, yet perfect for clubbing. The strong beat held throughout makes it the perfect dance track. Could also be used in a video game. Fast-paced fantasy track. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Funky and swaggering indie-rocker with a lot of attitude and a funk / hip-hop influence. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and a funky bass foundation. Buoyant, fresh and catchy. Cool and confident. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Power Pop
Funky and swaggering indie rocker with a lot of attitude. Infectious guitar riffs, clapping and a funky bass foundation. Buoyant, fresh and catchy. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A cruising electric guitar adds a rock element to this spacey new wave song, accompanied by dreamy male vocals, soft synth textures, and a mellow drumset. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
With its vibrant beats and warm sensations, RAINFALL by DJ Skillmaster is an excellent choice for all film, television and commercial productions looking to capture a Thompson Twins, The Human League or Culture Club vibe! Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
A groovy uplifting piece in the vein of U2, Joy Division and Pink Floyd. Build-up music with U2-like guitars and Pink Floyd-like synths. Perfectly suits to underscore scenes. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
A victorious and celebratory theme in a 1980s style, complete with eighties drum machine and retro synth sounds. This stylistic time capsule will transport the listener directly to the decade of big hair, shoulder pads, neon palm trees and sassy attitudes. Second half features a women's choir. Female Vocals, Pop, 80's Pop
Inspirational, soft, indie-pop track with a summer vibe featuring glockenspiel, piano, strings, synthesizer, bass and drums. Simple and beautiful piece great for commercials and videos. Friendly and trouble-free. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Indie pop lovesong with a catchy chorus and a bit of an island vibe. The tune features some cool alt rock guitar work and some new wave keyboards. Perfect for any fun, summery cues. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Exciting, limitless and joyful are feeling easily conveyed in this pop track. With shifting bed of guitar harmonics, analog synths, and drums this modern sounding track is a great fit for a show theme, youth/young adult dramas, travel and discovery programing, documentaries, corporate narration, and, Instrumental, Pop, Soft Pop
Moody yet encouraging, this mellow, synth-rich pop track can capture the complexity of a multifaceted character or situation. Its custom synths, pads, and bass are drenched in emotive reverbs and accented by eager Trap/EDM drums. Suitable for emotive dramas, flyover/drone B-roll, how-to videos, docs, Instrumental, Pop, Soft Pop
A cinematic electronic synthwave track perfect for retro action scenes. This dramatic, energetic vaporwave song would fit well with a game full of suspense and adventure. It feels 1980s and nostalgic. This driving song would also work as overhead music or in a tv show or movie trailer. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
A cinematic electronic synthwave track perfect for retro action scenes. This dramatic, energetic vaporwave song would fit well with a game full of suspense and adventure. It feels 1980s and nostalgic. This driving song would also work as overhead music or in a tv show or movie trailer. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
80s or 90s alternative rock song about someone wanting to give up on the possibility of love, that you only get one chance, Upbeat, staccato, catchy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Heartbreak hotel. Found a love that makes my heart soar. Smooth vocals and piano that build to a cry from the heart. Sounds like The The. Suit sophisticated background to a romance punctuated with a heartfelt cry in the chorus. 80's music played for love scenes vibe or bedroom. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
You are special... Be brave... You are meant to be this way… Repetitive piano and rhythm lead to a confronting vocal. Suit a moment of truth, self-realization. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Can't take it anymore. I'm falling to pieces. But not is a soppy way!! Strong vocal backed up with piano and guitar riffs. Sounds like the killers. Suit heartfelt scene where rain is falling. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Cool rain pouring down your face while you cry out, one last time. Sounds like Depache Mode. Could suit a disturbed murderous intention or jealous outrage. Car ride that leads to misadventure. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Philosophic track that submerges into the world of dark matters, fears, worries, emotions, and dreams. Suitable for religious, dramatic, mysterious, psychedelic, and natural scenes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Electronic IDM instrumental music. It takes you to another dimension where everything is molecule, science, alchemy and there's infinite possibilities. Excellent for documentary background music, travel channels, futuristic films, presentations, infomercials, sound escapes time over, no frontiers. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
strange and emotionally stirring 80's type pop sounding synth track that features a sensitive male vocal with a lyrical theme that touches on the old theme don't judge someone till you have walked a mile in there shoes, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Pounding beat with guitar accompaniments. Abstract vibe with dreamy vocals. Club lounge. 80's 90's style New Wave. Charmed. U2 Edge style guitar. Mixed Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
A synth pop track with an air of mystery. Shimmering guitars and groovy drums set a light, yet somewhat unsettling tone. Fit for a scene that has a bit of tension, but isn't overly dramatic. Someone creeping around a room he/she shouldn't be in, or a late night drive filled with uncertainty. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Pumping and energetic indie rock meets new wave pop in the style of Bruno Mars' Locked Out Of Heaven with crunchy guitar, driving drums and atmospheric synthesizers. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Cool and driving Pop Rock track with an 80's New Wave vibe. Perfect for youthful, edgy and forward thinking commercials and corporate projects. Instruments include guitar, synth pad, bass and drums. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Crashing, electro drums under a fat, funky bass, pulsing bass, pulsing synths and silky, affected vocals (often in four part harmony). A nod to the 80's with a modern mix. Cool, rhythmic verses lead to a big, full chorus and a bridge that both percolates and bursts with energy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Very robotic new wave song with spy like elements. Little bit modern and a little bit retro 80's wave. Fun and quirky. Features guitar, synths and drum machine. Great for hipster, technology commercials, cartoons and underscores. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Classic synth sounds like the 80's and 90's horror films of your youth. This track starts creepy then cold beats bring up the energy. Found object percussion creaks and knocks. Perfect for the end credits after the evil has been abolished. There's a sense of triumph but lingering fear. Ominous! Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Indie Rock, reflecting on those relaxed summer days, on the road - open highway! Bringing a New Wave 80's vibe, with a melodic & upbeat Chorus. Feel good music to dance, love & introspect. Features harmonic guitars & a rock beat to paint the emotion with music and set the scene of the summer! Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Upbeat electro-pop with a joyful feel. Triumphant vibes abound with children's choirs and chorus'. Perfect for the end credits of a feel-good hopeful video. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
Down tempo, introspective electronic ballad. Heavy with pads and strings, harkens back to the power ballads of the 80's. Featuring a male vocalist, and sounds like Madonna, Culture Club, Annie Lennox, Eurythmics, Irene Cara, George Michael, Simple Minds, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
