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United States DeVotchKa is an American multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble known for its diverse musical influences and its Grammy-nominated score for the film 'Little Miss Sunshine'.
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Request A ShowDeVotchKa signed with revered indie label Anti- for the release of their fifth album, '100 Lovers', and their album 'A Mad & Faithful Telling'.
A renewal of a collaboration that began in 2012, bringing the band's sound to life with an orchestral backdrop and resulting in the live album 'DeVotchKa Live with the Colorado Symphony'.
DeVotchKa performed a unique collaboration with the Boulder Philharmonic, showcasing the band's sound with an orchestral accompaniment.
DeVotchKa fostered an important musical collaboration with Calexico.
DeVotchKa fostered an important musical collaboration with the gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello.
DeVotchKa released their album 'This Night Falls Forever' via Concord Records.
The song 'The Winner Is' from the 'Little Miss Sunshine' soundtrack was used in a commercial by the French-based environment and energy company Suez.
The song 'The Winner Is' from the 'Little Miss Sunshine' soundtrack was used in a commercial by the Dutch pension fund PGGM.
An advertisement for DirecTV titled "Man in a Shoe" used the song "The Winner Is" from DeVotchKa.
DeVotchKa formed in Denver, Colorado, in 1997. The band’s initial lineup included Nick Urata on vocals, guitar, theremin, bouzouki, piano, and trumpet; Tom Hagerman on violin, accordion, and piano; Jeanie Schroder on sousaphone, double bass, backing vocals, and flute; and Shawn King on drums, percussion, and trumpet. The band derived its name from the Russian word “devochka,” meaning “girl.” In its early years, DeVotchKa performed as a backing band for burlesque shows and toured with performer Dita Von Teese. This period allowed the band to release self-produced records and cultivate an underground following through nationwide tours. The band’s musical style incorporates elements of gypsy punk, dark cabaret, indie folk, indie rock, and gothic country, creating a unique sound often described as having a “Rocky Mountain loneliness.”
The band gained wider recognition through its musical placements and collaborations. Their song “How It Ends,” from the 2004 album of the same name, was featured in the trailer for “Everything Is Illuminated,” a 2008 “Gears of War 2” trailer, and an episode of “Everwood,” leading to its entry into the UK Singles Charts at Number 101. A significant milestone in DeVotchKa’s career was their involvement in the 2006 road movie “Little Miss Sunshine.” The band, alongside composer Mychael Danna, composed and performed much of the film’s soundtrack, which earned them a 2006 Grammy Award nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack. The main song from the soundtrack, “The Winner Is,” was also utilized in commercials for Suez and PGGM. “The New Yorker” noted that Nick Urata’s “unaffected voice” provided the group’s sound with roots.
The band’s album “A Mad & Faithful Telling” (2008) reached No. 9 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 29 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Tracks like “New World” and “Head Honcho” were featured in the fourth season of the television show “Weeds.” In 2008, “The Phoenix” newspaper recognized DeVotchKa as the Best New Band from Colorado. The ensemble continued its trajectory with the release of “100 Lovers” in 2011 and collaborated with the Colorado Symphony for a live album in 2012. Urata also expanded into film scoring, contributing to projects such as “Crazy Stupid Love,” “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” “Paddington,” and the Netflix series “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” The band’s most recent studio album, “This Night Falls Forever,” was released in 2018 through Concord Records.
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