Related Movements in Europe
In Finland in the wake of punk and New Wave the suomi-rock phenomenon occurred. Eppu Normaali were the seminal act of this phenomenon. During the late 1970s and early 1980s in Amsterdam a movement that mixed the post-punk and New Wave early 1980s emerged called Ultra, which was an abbreviation for ultra modern. More garage-oriented New Wave became popular in Holland during the late 1980s. Clan of Xymox and Minny Pops became successful abroad and contributed to the maturation of Dutch Alternative Pop.
The New Romantic scene had developed in the London nightclubs Billy's and The Blitz and was associated with bands including Duran Duran, Japan, Ultravox, Visage, Adam and the Ants, Bow Wow Wow, Soft Cell, Spandau Ballet, ABC and Culture Club. They adopted their visual and musical style from David Bowie and Roxy Music.
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