The Girls - The Girls (Dirtnap LP).
While any r'n'r credibility the UK once had has obviously long gone out the window, the place now seems to be headed for new, as yet uncharted, depts. Christ, there's bands like the Killers and Interpole who's sole intent seems to be wanting to become the new Bunnyman or Comsat Angels and gettin' praise for it while they should be tarred 'n feathered and ran outta town asap.
But if you really do insist on a new wave of new wave, let me please recommend The Girls; this Seattle band bein' able to distill all the right ingredients outta the whole post-punk ensalada and come up soundin' fresh and inspired. Think 70s Ohio or Void-oids if you need some points of reference. These guys (yes) deliver the goods with a solid, USA patented, rockin' style that easily lays waste to every Shriekback tribute band the UK currently has on offer...
(with thanks to Rockstar Barry for the tip-off).