Turn up the mutation. You’re evolving with Public Record, art and culture brought to you by people like you and Hello Merch. This week, we’re proud to present a conversation with Devo, taped live and in-person in Phoenix, Arizona.

On Saturday, April 11th, Public Record, Hello Merch, and Easy Partners welcomed legendary the legendary Akron, Ohio art punks to our historic warehouse, Hello Lincoln.

It was a full day of exclusive merch—including a design by underground comix artist Brad Dwyer, wine from Gerry Casale’s Fifty by Fifty winery, high-energy songs spun by DJ Kate Scratch Fever, art by Mark Mothersbaugh, and a special set by cover band Spud Patrol, featuring members of Sneak, Here in Spirit, and The Rebel Set.

Formed in 1973, DEVO went on to define art-pop, and had a profound influence on synth pop, punk rock, and post-punk aesthetics. Dedicated to a satirical and avant-garde sensibility, no less an authority than David Bowie called them “the band of the future.”

53 years into their run, they still have a lot to say about the world of tomorrow—and the world of today. We’re pleased to present their thoughts as they answer fan questions from the audience. Has de-evolution caught up with us? How did the band come to work with Brian Eno? And most importantly: what are their favorite potato dishes?

Strap on your energy dome as we reveal it all: Public Record presents Mutate, Don’t Stagnate, Live at Lincoln.

Video: Brandon Mitchel
Editing & post-production: Wartella & Jason P. Woodbury
Host: Jason P. Woodbury
Audio: Chris Parsons

Event production: Kristen Kendall, Erin Mason