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The Story of New Wave

on BBC Radio 2

2/3. Matthew Wright tells the story of American and British music commonly identified as new wave, which evolved from mid-70s New
York City punk but which sounded less overtly angry and more reflective or romantic. This edition recalls the British version of new wave, typified by Elvis Costello , XTC, Magazine, Gang of Four,
Killing Joke, the Pop Group, Gary Numan , Crass and the Human
League. Such acts were labelled "alternative" in the States, and ruled the airwaves of college and independent radio stations.

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Matthew Wright
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Elvis Costello
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Gary Numan

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