DEVO

DEVO is an American band formed in 1972 in Akron, Ohio. Their music blends new wave, art-punk, and electronic elements, often pairing angular guitar lines with vintage synthesizers and mechanical rhythms. The group is associated with a conceptual focus on de-evolution, satirical and ironic lyrics, and a strong visual identity that included matching stage costumes and the distinctive red energy dome hats, combining performance art and studio experimentation.