The 30 Greatest New Wave Songs (1978-1987)

New Wave originated in the mid 1970s with ties to punk rock music. Some say the genre made it's debut with early '70s groups such as “The Velvet Underground“ or “New York Dolls.“ However, the distinct New Wave sound was first seen in artists including “Blondie,“ “Mink DeVille,“ and “Talking Heads.“ The genre became known for the use of synthesizers, which originated from “Kraftwerk's“ groundbreaking 1975 hit “Autobahn.“ In the early 1980s, British groups brought new wave and synthpop to the United States wh