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Dancing to Dystopia : The Paradoxical Success of New Wave and Post Punk Music
The new wave and post punk genres were easy to characterize: stale lyricism, corny synth leads, and anachronistic style choices. However, Duran Duran’s "Hungry Like the Wolf" sold 100 million records worldwide, and artists like The Police, Blondie, and the Talking Heads took over the Billboard Hot 100. Learn how these unexpected dark horses succeeded through their relationships to independent record labels, nostalgia-driven vocals, and relatable philosophies.
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The new wave and post punk genres were easy to characterize: stale lyricism, corny synth leads, and anachronistic style choices. However, Duran Duran’s "Hungry Like the Wolf" sold 100 million records worldwide, and artists like The Police, Blondie, and the Talking Heads took over the Billboard Hot 100. Learn how these unexpected dark horses succeeded through their relationships to independent record labels, nostalgia-driven vocals, and relatable philosophies.
WATCH HERE
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