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.