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Friends of the Maid – “Carolina Called”

Another great gem from the Crispy Nuggets blog. Not a lot is known about Friends of the Maid other than that they were from Minneapolis and released this great little self-titled EP on Rong Rung Records in 1984. A must for fans of Talking Heads, and all-around upbeat mid-80s synth pop.

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The Perfect Match: Chris Smith To Direct Devo Documentary

April 18, 2023 No Comments

I am extremely excited about the upcoming documentary on Devo. It’s fittingly titled “Devo” and directed by Chris Smith, one of my favorite directors. Smith

Devo Hit “Whip It” Finds New Life as a Doritos Ad Jingle

March 1, 2023 No Comments

Judging by the upload date on the Doritos YouTube channel, it seems this commercial debuted during (or around) Super Bowl LVII. I did “watch” the

Devo Energy Dome Face Shields Are on the Way

May 17, 2020 No Comments

Tired of your boring cloth face mask when you’re out in public? Sick of people not being able to see the face of the cool

Low Factor – “Icicle”

November 6, 2014 No Comments

Really digging this new video from Montreal’s Low Factor. She has a new record coming out on Intern.et called Leçon du tonnerre: Comment créer un

Devo Covering Jimi Hendrix (Circa 1984)

August 28, 2012 No Comments

In 1984, Devo released a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Are You Experienced?” as a single, paying tribute to the legendary guitarist and his groundbreaking psychedelic

Gary Mewman

August 15, 2012 1 Comment

Ok, last “internet meme” I post today. This site is just too good though. Via The Kitten Covers