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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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
Atmospheric synths & house pianos on a nu-disco tip, futuristic & fresh, works with sports, advertising and nightlife adventures. Also great for travel & adventure, even for progressive and forward thinking industry and activity. Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
Quirky, Hi Energy Pop track about an extremely mentally disturbed man. String Orchestra, a Brass Section, Guitars, Minimal Electronics and Drums complete the arrangement for this Tongue in Cheek song. Perfect for media needing to set a Fun and Dynamic Atmosphere or be satirical on Mental Illness. Male Vocals, 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
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
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, Pop, Sunshine 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
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
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
Song about the club scene, party, staying out all night and dancing. Fast, retro-sounding tune with Rapid Drums and sampled Vocals. Sounds like Industrial Ministry, The Ramones. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Song about the club scene, party, staying out all night and dancing. Fast, retro-sounding tune with Rapid Drums and sampled Vocals. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
The Ultimate is the Ultimate! It is a Top 40 New Wave Pop Smash that will empower to conquer all. The lyrics lend to Movie Soundtracks, TV themes and all types of settings including the Club Scene. This is the perfect remix song Mr. Dj: ), Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
An active, dance anthem with two sexy, sultry French female vocals. Hammering drums, and bass, guitar, baritone guitar, vox jaguar organ. Very 60's MOD, with surf guitar elements, garage elements. A modern interpretation of a Serge Gainsbourg song. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
A track inspired by the 80's new wave genre. Era appropriate synths and a killer bass line to boot. The melancholy lyrics and vocal effects match the theme as well. A song of deception and death. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Dark and melancholic-yet-relaxing rock ballad about the bittersweet love between a man and woman and how it has changed sides with time. Features heavy rhythmic drums, flute, and soaring lead guitar. Could be used for romantic breakup, love scenes, and drama. Retro 1980's feel. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Song about the club scene, party, staying out all night and dancing. Fast, retro-sounding tune with Rapid Drums and sampled Vocals. Sounds like Korn, Marilyn Manson, Pantera. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Pop music instrumental with spoken words. There are complex guitar sequences, synth arpeggiators and plucked synths within this track. Chorus Guitar, Power Guitar chords. warm pad ambience giving a great atmosphere. Would suit a number of different projects. Spoken Word, Indie Rock, New Wave
A fun upbeat track with male vocals. Vocals accompanied by horns, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set. Lyrics discuss "Mr. Nice Guy" who loses his cool sometimes and gets "red hot." Could be used in romantic comedy, dramatic romance, or a drama geared towards mature audiences (30s, etc.), 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
Authentic New Wave song recorded by "The Source" in 1983. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. Sounds similar to Devo, XTC, early Talking Heads. It would be great as a background (or foreground) for a film from that time. Also fantastic for a video game of Man vs. Machine. Male Vocals, 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
Verrry Funny. Slight humour, relaxed but energizing vocal with synth and guitars. "It's all mixed up in your head!" Swagger, fun, quirky, street smart, ends on a big bang. Tweens at mall or rebellious teenagers battling Mom or Dad over the car keys, Facebook, loud music, girlfriends, blah blah blah, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
this track has a very 80's new wave/electronica feel and resembles a cross between Duran Duran and Missing Persons. song is about one's anxiety of not being able to sleep. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Dark and mysterious guitar driven instrumental with new age elements. Percussive elements give it a feeling of movement, mystery and adventure. Useful for background in a mysterious or reflective scene. Works well in underwater ocean scenes and flying scenes, Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
funny romantic folk/rock escapist song about a guy who falls in love with a girl on a European beach, tongue in cheek lyrics, perfect for movie or commercial, catchy hook-'Luna was mine for a day', perfect for romantic movie, soundtrack, phone on hold. Irish jig on bazouki in the middle of song. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Deep, ethereal, and mellow Electronica New Wave instrumental feat. synth, piano, and cool beats. Fitting for soundtracks and themes like technology, science, discovery, outer-space, arts and culture, and modern everyday people. (Brian Eno, Roxy Music, Coldplay), 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
Uptempo New Wave/Powerpop rocker describing the hard life of a journeyman pub rocker who never never made the "big time". Features a gritty heartfelt male vocal and a stripped down Stones-like arrangement. Perfect for scenes with bars, struggle, underdogs, hard times, looking for a better life, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
A delicious fusion of rock, alternative rock, electronic, reggae and punk-ish styles. This is ideal for man-commercials, motor sports shows, athletic events, any action-packed media. It gives your listener the feeling there there is a healthy and active life out here and it isn't going to wait. Instrumental, 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
Alternative new wave rock track about a mans obsession with a women. Good for background scenes, drug related, psychological thriller, movie trailer, drama, credits. Pulp Fiction, Dark, Psychedelic, Obsession, Mental, Weird, Crazy, Infatuation, Love, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Fun, quirky song about teenage love. Being kissed for the first time and the feelings swirling inside. Puppy love, disney, nickolodean. Tweens, upbeat, dance tune. Female Vocals, 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
Positive and driving indie rock track with dancing vibe featuring electric guitars, bass guitar and drums. Works great in business, web, commercials, advertisement and other non-profit and commercial multimedia projects, Instrumental, 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
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