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With the launch of MTV in 1981, bands that focused on image—elaborate fashion, angular hairstyles, and stylized videos—had a massive advantage. Pop-Alternative Blend:

The 80s was the first decade where technology became a band member. The Roland TR-808 drum machine and the Yamaha DX7 synthesizer changed how music was made. Bands didn't need a drummer or a bassist; they needed a programmer. This gave New Wave its distinct, futuristic sheen. It wasn't raw; it was polished, glassy, and undeniably danceable. new wave music 80s hits