The Residents

The Residents are an American experimental music collective that emerged in 1966. Operating with deliberate anonymity, the group has pursued an avant-garde approach spanning multiple disciplines including rock, electronic music, sound art, and multimedia performance. Their output encompasses progressive rock, proto-punk, tape composition, and satirical works that challenge conventional genre boundaries. Known for their multimedia presentations and conceptual approach to music-making, the Residents have maintained an enigmatic public presence while continuously exploring experimental and artistic territories throughout their career.