The uptempo smash hit became one of the defining songs of the decade and helped cement its artist as an ’80s rock icon.

The 1980s was a Golden Age of one-hit wonders, but if you had an aversion to MTV-pretty artists and their synthesizer – or (shiver) keytar – heavy, boppy pop tunes, the pickings were slim. Thankfully, ...

With the relentless power and groove of dance and electronic music, new wave artists proved they could rock too.

The '80s was the heyday of animated TV shows -- a decade which delivered a classic array of programs that continue resonating ...

Belinda Carlisle is one of the most enduring ’80s New Wave icons, and a recent stripped-down a cappella performance of her ...

Midge Ure is set to play a gig in Oxfordshire this week. The Scottish singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer rose to fame as the frontman of the 1980s synth‑pop band Ultravox and earlier played in ...

MGM+ has unveiled its new music documentary New Wave, with a release date and a first look featuring Duran Duran's John ...

The original member of popular 1970s-‘80s rock band has enlisted a new lead singer to play his group’s music for the first ...

As the '80s dawned, late boomers had new wave joining their formative years, with acts like Devo and Blondie creating ...

New wave arrived in the late 70s as a more palatable offshoot of punk. The high-energy and radio-friendly alternative soon came to dominate pop culture, especially with the emergence of MTV. And by ...

Some bands fizzle out after having to make lineup changes, but these six bands reached new heights after replacing key members with fresh blood.

A 1970s-‘80s rock band is making a comeback with a new lead singer. The Knack founding member Prescott Niles announced the “My Sharona” group will return to performing next month. The lineup will ...