New wave

Cyndi Lauper Clear
Charity Female empowerment LGBTQ+ ally
US · New wave Pop
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Clear
Anti-war LGBTQ+ ally LGBTQ+ representation Physical health awareness
UK · Disco New wave Pop›Dance pop
Spandau Ballet Serious
Sexual abuse
UK · New wave Pop›Synth pop
Duran Duran Concerning
Alleged sexual abuse
Charity
UK · New wave Pop›Synth pop
Depeche Mode Clear
Anti-fascist Charity Environmental awareness Physical health awareness
UK · Electronic New wave Pop›Synth pop
Boy George Serious
AI use Controversial endorsements Controversial statements Human rights controversy Physical abuse
LGBTQ+ representation
UK · New wave Pop
Gwen Stefani Concerning
Cultural appropriation
Charity
US · New wave Pop›Dance pop Rock
Annabella Lwin Clear
Animal rights defender
UK · New wave Rock›Alternative rock
Bow Wow Wow Concerning
Exploitation
UK · New wave