Cold wave (music)
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This article is about the European post -punk music sub-genre. For topics related to the American coldwave genre, see Industrial metal § Coldwave.
Cold wave is a loosely defined music genre that emerged in Europe the late 1970s, characterized by its detached lyrical tone, use of early electronic music instruments and a minimalist approach and style. It emerged from post-punk bands who, influenced by German electronic group Kraftwerk, made use of affordable portable synthesizers such as the Korg MS-20.[2]
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Cultural origins | Late 1970s – early 1980s, Europe[1] |
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