I've found myself visiting 1`st Wave on my XM dial more and more lately. I've enjoyed the return to it.
What happened to this sound? It's basically non existant today.

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Posted by Kafka

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Posted on 7/19/19 at 3:14 pm to Bayou

Do you mean New Wave? "Wave" sounds like some ambient sound effects muzak.

If you're talking about Synth shite I can't help you.

If you're talking about NW/power pop/garage band revival there is plenty of that around. It doesn't sell or get played on the radio, but it does exist. Try the Underground Garage channel on Sirius/XM.

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What happened to this sound? It's basically non existant today

Again, if you're talking about New Wave, the mass audience showed they overwhelmingly preferred the screeching bombast of ACDC-Motleytallica metal to rock & roll.

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Posted by PiscesTiger

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Posted on 7/20/19 at 2:10 pm to Bayou

It is still very much alive. It just doesnt get the same mainstream play. Check out Twin Shadow or Drab Majesty or Mirror Gazer. Also, look for the Miami Nights albums.

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Posted by Bayou

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Posted on 7/21/19 at 7:26 am to PiscesTiger

I am speaking of XM 1st Wave sound

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Posted by PiscesTiger

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Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:19 am to Bayou

I am aware. That sound you are referring to is still duplicated.

Tune in Sirius 1st Wave (33) tonight at 8 pm for a darker side of what you are describing.

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Posted by kingbob

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Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:08 pm to Bayou

If you’re talking mopevvave, the “w” is replaced with two v’s back to back.