Overview

• Chris Smith’s documentary premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews before Netflix acquired it for wide streaming.
• The film traces Devo’s journey from its 1973 Akron origins through its post-punk evolution and lasting cultural influence.
• Viewers will see rare archival footage alongside in-depth interviews with founding members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale.
• To mark their 50th anniversary, the band launched “Devolutionary Times,” a bi-weekly YouTube series showcasing newly restored videos.
• Devo will embark on the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour with the B-52s, running from September 24 in Toronto to November 2 in Houston.