American Songwriter

4 Smash Hits That Proved 1983 Was the Dominant Year for the British New Wave in America

The British New Wave swept across American shores in the early 80s. These four songs prove that 1983 was its peak year in the US.
American Songwriter

5 British Songwriting Legends Who Emerged From the 1970s New Wave Movement

If you didn’t play heavy metal, prog rock, or arena rock in the late 70s and early 80s, chances are you were labeled as New Wave. Many artists lumped into that genre came from the UK, where they were ...