The B-52's and Devo: « Cosmic De-Evolution Tour »
- Saturday, june 20
- 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
- The O2 Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom
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Two pillars of American new wave share the bill for the Cosmic De‑Evolution Tour. The B-52's bring their off-center pop instincts and dance‑floor pulse, nailing that mix of surfy guitar lines, bright keyboards and call‑and‑response vocals. From the jittery charge of Rock Lobster to the sing‑along hooks of Love Shack and Roam, their live set flips between quirky storytelling and tightly locked grooves, carried by the blend of Fred Schneider’s talk‑sing and the harmonies of Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson.
Facing them, DEVO roll out their art‑rock take on technology, behavior and the idea of “de‑evolution.” Angular guitars, clipped rhythms and synth patterns meet a visual code of uniforms and choreographies that turns each song into a precise, slightly tilted machine. Expect cuts spanning from Q: Are We Not Men? and Freedom of Choice through to later material, with Whip It as the cult flashpoint.
The night also lines up The Rezillos and Lene Lovich for support, two acts rooted in sharp, high‑energy new wave. The Cosmic De‑Evolution Tour lands at The O2 in London on 20 June 2026.
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The O2
Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom