Cold wave (music)

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
Other namesColdwave
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsLate 1970s – early 1980s, Europe
Derivative forms
Other topics

Cold wave (also known as coldwave) is a music genre that emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly in France, Poland and Belgium. Originally pioneered by post-punk and dark wave bands who drew influence from German electronic music group Kraftwerk and made use of affordable, portable synthesizers and electronic instruments.

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