(Artist Update )

Written by: Ginny Gaines   

When Sego released their new album Direct To DVD on February 9, 2026, it didn’t feel like a typical big, polished studio moment. It felt more like opening a box in the attic and finding a stack of weird, fun, slightly chaotic home movies, except the “home movies” were songs. Sego, the Los Angeles-based art-punk and dance-rock duo known for mixing sharp humor with punchy rhythms, decided this time not to chase perfection. Instead, they pulled together songs that didn’t quite fit on earlier albums, along with brand-new material and a few creative remixes. Rather than hiding those in-between ideas, they built a full 13-track record around them. The result runs just under 50 minutes and feels alive, restless, and spirited.

The album kicks off with “Never Enuf,” setting the tone with bouncy energy and an off-kilter groove. From there, songs like “SAD” and “Buy It Break It” move quickly, short, punchy bursts that feel raw and direct. There’s no overthinking. It’s loud, fun, and sometimes a little messy in the best way. As the album rolls on, tracks like “So Wrong,” “Falling Down,” and “Young Turks” stretch out a bit more. You can hear the band experimenting. They are mixing gritty guitars with danceable beats and electronic touches. Sego has always had a knack for blending garage rock attitude with indie-pop riffs, and this record leans fully into that mix. Some moments feel tightly wound and catchy; others feel like they’re about to spin off the rails, but that unpredictability is part of the charm.

There’s even a track titled “Dilute You V2_07-21-17,” which sounds like it came straight from a hard drive folder. That’s kind of the point. Direct To DVD embraces its “in-between” identity. It’s a collection of songs that lived on the sidelines, demos evolved into finished pieces, alternate versions, and ideas that finally found their time. Toward the end of the album, Sego shifts gears by including multiple remixes. “Wild Horses” appears in two different reworked versions, and “Normal Baby 99” also gets remixed. Instead of just repeating the same sound, these versions twist the songs into something more electronic and dance-leaning. It’s like hearing the same story told in different voices.

Even the physical release fits the vibe. The band put out a limited CD version packaged in an actual DVD case, leaning into the joke behind the album title. Only about 200 copies were made, each with randomly selected cover art. It’s DIY, tongue-in-cheek, and very Sego. In the bigger picture, Direct To DVD isn’t about chasing radio hits or crafting a perfect concept album. It feels more like a snapshot of where the band has been creatively. The leftovers, the experiments, the weird sparks that didn’t fit anywhere else but were too good to ignore.

The album’s hybrid nature and experimental range make it a distinctive entry in their discography, one that celebrates the band’s DIY spirit, genre fluidity, and willingness to challenge format expectations. Listening to it feels like hanging out in the studio with them. Where ideas are flying, beats are thumping, guitars are buzzing, and no one is worrying too much about whether it all lines up neatly. And that’s what makes it work.

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