The Metromen were a New York City–based rock group of the late 1970s–early 1980s who created their own brand of punk/power pop music combining sophistication and humor. They disbanded before achieving commercial success. The Metromen rose out of the new wave period which was typified at the time by acts such as Joe Jackson, The Police, and Elvis Costello, all of whom were a large influence on the music and style of the band.