« The term Minimal Wave appeared only a few years ago as a result of a resurgence of interest in pre-MIDI electronic new wave made between 1978 and 1985, mainly in North America, Europe and Japan. It’s also sometimes referred to as Minimal Electronic, Minimal Synth, Cold Wave, New Wave, Technopop or Synthpop, depending on the particular style, year, and location of the band. Many of these bands released their music in small batches on cassette or vinyl, and distributed it themselves. They predominantly created music with synthesizers and drum machines which remained true to its noticeably synthesized drum programming and trebly, thin melodies. »

SEE: https://www.factmag.com/2010/01/26/20-best-minimal-wave/

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