by Alex Billington
October 30, 2026
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_”It opened up an era of ‘weird is okay.'”_ MGM is debuting a new music history doc streaming soon on their MGM+ service titled _New Wave_, a look back at the music revolution from the 70s into the 80s. There have been a lot of these music docs recently that look back at a specific era, not just one band or one moment, but everything that was happening at the time and _ALL_ of the bands that blew up in that era. Featuring music legends including Billy Idol, The Police, DEVO, Duran Duran, Oingo Boingo, and more, this MGM+ 4-part doc series charts how New Wave transformed the musical landscape and brought alternative culture into the mainstream. Telling the fascinating story of New Wave music and the decade starting from 1977 to 1987 that brought alternative culture fully into the mainstream. Made by This Machine Filmworks, _New Wave_ takes viewers on a journey from the genre’s rebellious beginnings to its lasting influence on music, fashion and pop culture. Through the voices of the artists who helped shape the movement, the doc series examines how a decade of creative experimentation challenged conventions ended up going on to change pop music forever. There’s so many memorable tunes from this time! This doc looks like a fun blast _to_ the past. Enjoy.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Douglas Tirola’s doc series _New Wave_, direct from YouTube:
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_This series tells the fascinating story of New Wave music and the decade from 1977 to 1987 that brought alternative culture into the mainstream. The four-part series will take us on a journey through the rise of New Wave from its rebellious origins to its influential impact on music, fashion, and pop culture. New Wave defined a generation and reshaped the musical landscape in part by embracing women, the queer community, new technology while in the process creating a legacy that is still influencing us today._ _New Wave_ is a doc series created and directed by producer / filmmaker Douglas Tirola, director of the films _A Reason to Believe_, _An Omar Broadway Film, All In The Poker Movie, Hey Bartender, Brewmaster, Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, Bloodroot_, and _Bernstein’s Wall_ previously. Executive produced by Elise Pearlstein, RJ Cutler, Trevor Smith, Mark Blatty, and Margaret Yen (This Machine Filmworks), Douglas Tirola, Susan Bedusa (4th Row Films), David Blackman, Madeline Post (Polygram Entertainment), Tess Ranahan. MGM debuts Tirola’s _New Wave_ doc series streaming on MGM+ starting November 23rd, 2026. _Who’s down?_
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