(premium) Best New Wave Songs of 1978
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1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 to 1987 (coming soon)
🎶 This isn’t your average year-end list.
Our Best of New Wave series goes deep on the defining songs of each year—starting with 1978, when punk turned polished, synths met soul, and future icons like Blondie and Elvis Costello broke through. What makes it special?
First-person stories and reflections from a lifelong fan
Song-by-song commentary with historical and lyrical context
Hidden connections across scenes, styles, and subtexts
Sharp takes that blend music critic insight with personal nostalgia
It’s part music history, part mixtape memoir—and all new wave.