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New Wave Events Tonight in San Francisco
2 new wave events in San Francisco tonight: Calico Moon at Ireland's 32, Danny Elfman at The Masonic. Updated daily.
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Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
energy
65
danceability
72
valence
65
grit
40
organicness
55
commerciality
85
tempo
62
vocality
90
About New Wave
New wave emerged in the late 1970s as a commercial and pop-oriented evolution of punk rock, blending the raw energy of its predecessor with experimental electronic textures. Typical instrumentation features a prominent mix of synthesizers and traditional rock arrangements, including jagged guitar riffs and tight, syncopated drum patterns that often maintain a moderate to fast tempo. The genre is characterized by a quirky, often detached or ironic emotional tone, reflecting a shift toward futuristic aesthetics and radio-friendly melodic hooks compared to the aggression of traditional punk. By bridging the gap between underground art-rock and mainstream synth-pop, new wave redefined the sonic landscape of the 1980s through its creative use of technology and stylistic diversity.
Also known as: New wave, New-wave
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What New Wave events are in San Francisco tonight?+
Mood lists 2 new wave events in San Francisco tonight: Calico Moon at Ireland's 32, Danny Elfman at The Masonic. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
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New wave emerged in the late 1970s as a commercial and pop-oriented evolution of punk rock, blending the raw energy of its predecessor with experimental electronic textures. Find every New Wave venue and event in San Francisco tonight above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
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New wave emerged in the late 1970s as a commercial and pop-oriented evolution of punk rock, blending the raw energy of its predecessor with experimental electronic textures. Typical instrumentation features a prominent mix of synthesizers and traditional rock arrangements, including jagged guitar riffs and tight, syncopated drum patterns that often maintain a moderate to fast tempo. The genre is characterized by a quirky, often detached or ironic emotional tone, reflecting a shift toward futuris…
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