New Wave Dance Night: 80's and Beyond!

Friday, February 7th, 2025 - 8:00pm

Free admission, Doors/Event starts at 8pm

New wave music emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a stylistic offshoot of punk, incorporating a more polished sound with synthesizers, electronic elements, and quirky or unconventional songwriting. It blends pop sensibilities with experimental production, often featuring danceable rhythms, bright melodies, and a futuristic aesthetic. Influenced by punk's DIY ethos but embracing a wider sonic palette, new wave artists like Talking Heads, Blondie, and Depeche Mode helped shape the genre’s eclectic and stylish identity. The movement played a key role in the rise of MTV, with its visually distinct music videos and fashion-forward imagery becoming central to 1980s pop culture.