This Is Devo-lution
08Apr09
This is Devo-lution
Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of pioneering synth pop band Devo admit they failed to save the world from backward decline. Music devolves as music tech evolves, so artists no longer need to make decisions.
via wired:
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Tags: Devo, devolution, Mark Mothersbaugh, SXSW, technology
100% on point.
Haha, “Most bands take themselves pretty seriously… pretty pompous” leads right into “We thought of ourselves as an Akron Ohio version of Andy Warhol’s factory, only with a more important message”, and then five minutes of aimless complaining about the state of music these days. I love Devo, but the ironing is delicious.