Artist Recommenation:
Kevin Devine is probably my new favorite Brooklyn artist. I was introduced to him when I first moved to the big bad city and ever since he has managed to make his way onto every playlist I create. If the music scene is about sharing good artists and spreading their worth via word of mouth, that is what I have been doing with Kevin Devine. It just so happens the one time I was able to make it to the Bowery Ballroom to see him live, my sister and I ran so late we missed his act but we did get to spill beer on the boys from Gossip Girl just before they made it big. I assume they were there because a British rock band came on after and Ed Westwick is a British front man, but of course those are just details. And a horribly bad side note.
As a singer-songwriter, Kevin Devine is known for introspective and political lyrics that flow nicely over his melodic acoustic guitar sounds. His music is part of the indie-rock persuasion category but obviously he falls into the ‘boy with guitar’ scene. Even so, I think he can easily climb anyone’s ladder under that tent. His sound is a bit similar to Death Cab for Cutie and Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. “Put Your Ghost To Rest” is his fourth album, released under Capital Records, and he is getting ready to release a fifth, “Brothers Blood.”
Anywho, I truly think Kevin Devine is one of the cooler acts out there right now. As I still haven’t figured out how to post sample songs, do check out the video below (I can manage that, apparently). If you like what you see, and want to download more, some favorite songs of mine include: Trouble, Just Stay, Go Haunt Someone Else.
