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Punk originated
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Punk rock followed on
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New wave-More experimental and polished than punk.
More experimental and polished than punk. The lyrics were more complex (elvis Costello, tom robinson) – fast and raw punk sound (blondie) -
elvis Costello, tom robinson– fast and raw punk sound (blondie)
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Indie Pop - the smiths, half man half biscuit
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Madchester-fused indie, psychedelic-rock and dance music
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Heavier music developing in America
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Easier for British artists to make it
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indie rock acts began to enjoy commercial success