(premium) Best New Wave Songs of 1979
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1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 to 1987 (coming soon)
This isn’t your average year-end list.
In 1979, new wave hit the airwaves—and never looked back. This deepdive explores the breakout hits and underground anthems that defined the year: from the bratty brilliance of My Sharona to the surreal nostalgia of Video Killed the Radio Star. Why pay for it?
Smart, personal commentary from a true new wave devotee
Cultural snapshots that make each song a time capsule
Unexpected links across punk, pop, and postmodern irony
A sharp take on what made 1979 a launchpad, not a footnote