DeVotchKa is a self-described "eastern bloc indie rock band," combining elements of traditional Romani, Greek, Slavic, Bolero, and Mariachi music with indie rock. They take their name from Anthony Burgess' Nadsat word for "young girl," which is itself derived from the Russian word (девочка) of the same meaning. Based in Denver, Colorado, the quartet is made up of Nick Urata, who sings and plays theremin, guitar, bouzouki, piano, and trumpet; Tom Hagerman, who plays violin, accordion, and piano; Jeanie Schroder, who sings and plays sousaphone and double bass; and Shawn King, who plays percussion and trumpet.

DeVotchKa has opened for M. Ward, The Dresden Dolls, Regina Spektor, Calexico, and 16 Horsepower, among others. Originally a backing band for burlesque shows, they have also toured with fetish model Dita von Teese. Their song "How It Ends" is featured on the trailer for the film Everything Is Illuminated. They performed at the 2006 Bonnaroo music festival. They have also recently written the score for the movie Little Miss Sunshine, which was released on July 26th, 2006.