DNA

DNA was a short-lived but influential New York rock band, associated with the no wave movement.

Formed in 1978 by guitarist Arto Lindsay and keyboardist Robin Crutchfield, DNA were inspi

DNA was a short-lived but influential New York rock band, associated with the no wave movement.

Formed in 1978 by guitarist Arto Lindsay and keyboardist Robin Crutchfield, DNA were inspired by a promoter who wanted a band composed of first-time musicians. Rather than playing their instruments in a traditional manner, they instead focused on making unique and unusual sounds. Their music was described as spare, noisy, and angular and was compared to some of Captain Beefheart's output and even to Anton Webern.