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Episode 129: Punk Meets Tech and New Wave is Born (Classic)
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Episode 129: Punk Meets Tech and New Wave is Born (Classic)

We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes. If New Wave was a style and attitude, then music was the delivery device. In this episode we discuss the political climate, creative activity and DIY attitudes that led to the formation and rise of one of pop culture’s signature eras.

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March 18, 202640m 32s

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Show Notes

We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.


Bold colors. Funky haircuts. The Cold War and the Cola Wars. Video games and MTV. Japanese electronics and European fashion. Iconic music and movies...


If New Wave was a style and attitude, then music was the delivery device. In this episode we discuss the political climate, creative activity and DIY attitudes that led to the formation and rise of one of pop culture’s signature eras.


So place your order for a couple of 'Synth Wave cocktails, because we’ve got new haircuts and we're gonna be poppin' and lockin' back here in the bar.


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Mentioned in this episode:


“New Wave Graphics Are the Most Influential Designs You’ve Probably Ignored”

https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/why-new-wave-graphics-are-the-most-influential-designs-youve-probably-ignored/


“The History and Bands of New Wave Music”

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/new-wave-music-guide


“Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphic Design” and “Reversing Into the Future: New Wave Graphic Design”

https://www.emmanuelgallery.org/punk-and-new-wave


“My Frame is True: New Wave Posters - in Pictures”

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2021/oct/02/punk-and-new-wave-posters-reversing-into-the-future-in-pictures


Reversing Into the Future, a book from Andrew Krivine

https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-and-the-beast-goes-on/


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https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-129-punk-meets-tech


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