1980s New Wave Bands & Artists

7 bands and artists whose 1980s new wave work is mapped in StoneFrog Knots, ranked by prominence and connection depth. Follow any name to see its family tree — members, side projects, producers, and the collaborators that link it to the wider scene.

The Roster

7 artists

Depeche Modegroup 1980–present United Kingdom 5 members over time
Tears for Fearsgroup 1981–present United Kingdom 5 members over time
Dead Can Dancegroup 1981–present Australia 12 members over time
Wham!group 1981–1986 United Kingdom 9 members over time
Art of Noisegroup 1983–2000 United Kingdom 6 members over time
Münchener Freiheitgroup 1980–present Germany 8 members over time
Tom Tom Clubgroup 1981–present United States 10 members over time

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