{"title":"Kevin Devine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Devine is an independent singer\/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. He captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. Whether performing solo or with his *Goddamn Band*, Kevin's performances are always filled with raw emotion and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his solo work, Kevin is also a member of the band *Bad Books*. This collaboration showcases his ability to seamlessly blend genres and create music that resonates with listeners on a deep level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from indie rock to folk, Kevin's sound is unique and captivating. Fans of artists such as *Right Away, Great Captain!*, *Manchester Orchestra*, and *Dear and the Headlights* will find themselves drawn to Kevin's introspective songwriting style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bulldozer","title":"Bulldozer","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine (Bad Books, Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band), announces the release of the highly anticipated dual release of Bulldozer and Bubblegum (previously known as LP7 and LP 8, respectively). The ten songs that comprise Bulldozer, Devines solo album laced with electric folk-rock and pop ballads, were recorded in L.A. from March to April 2013 and produced by frequent collaborator Schnapf. With Devine on guitar, Schnapf gathered a stellar group of musicians to back him Russell Pollard and Elijah Thomson (Everest) on drums and bass, respectively; Isobel Campbell (Belle \u0026amp; Sebastian) on backup vocals; and Schnapf himself on guitar, mellotron, and percussion. The commanding big sound of 'Now: Navigate!' with its chiming guitars and tongue-in-cheek wordplay, is a stampede of power pop, as is the quintessential rock\/pop sound of 'Little Bulldozer'. Songs like 'She Can See Me' bring out Devines punk rock roots. 'From Here' was written in the days after Hurricane Sandy when Devine put things on hold to volunteer around Staten Island, where he partially grew up, and Brooklyn, where he now lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Scary Monsters","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470768443723,"sku":"370715","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/801fb8ec-cd58-4e87-821a-bd27bd23a0c3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727382236"},{"product_id":"bubblegum-1","title":"Bubblegum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kevin Devine (Bad Books, Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band), announces the release of the highly anticipated dual release of Bulldozer and Bubblegum (previously known as LP7 and LP 8, respectively). Bubblegum, produced by Brand News Jesse Lacey, is a proper rock band record, a sound evolved from Devines early days in Miracle of 86; a charging record loaded with feedback, overdriven guitars and unexpectedly memorable hooks. The twelve songs on Bubblegum create a hard-driving, angular, and mature indie rock sound. Set to Pixie-like guitar riffs and socially conscious, politically bombastic lyrics, as evident on 'Fiscal Cliff', this is a side of Devine that screams and shouts itself over the feedback. 'Nobel Prize' is a head-bouncing intro that captures the records relentless energy. 'Private First Class', based on the imprisonment of Bradley Manning for leaking classified documents in Iraq, is a surf\/punk anthem of the highest-measure. But even high-octane rock records need to slow down, and Devine does so on tracks like 'I Can t Believe You' and 'Red Bird' without losing consistency or steam. The Goddamn Bands musicianship is provided by Mike Fadem (drums) and Mike Strandberg (guitar), with a debt to Lacey who also steps in on bass and percussion, and backup vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Scary Monsters","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470768771403,"sku":"370716","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7f506354-d16c-4342-baa4-dbfecf55d96e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727382258"},{"product_id":"instigator","title":"Instigator","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.), \u003ci\u003eInstigator\u003c\/i\u003e is Kevin Devine’s ninth full-length album and comes on the heels of a busy few years: In addition to recording two albums with Bad Books (the indie-rock supergroup he formed with members of Manchester Orchestra), he released the Kickstarter-funded double-album collection\u003ci\u003e Bubblegum and Bulldozer\u003c\/i\u003e in 2013 along with the wildly ambitious 2015 Devinyl Splits 7” series with the likes of Brand New's Jesse Lacey, Perfect Pussy's Meredith Graves and Nada Surf's Matthew Caws. Devine is a master storyteller, and he imbues \u003ci\u003eInstigator\u003c\/i\u003e - from the biting power-pop of \u003ci\u003eBoth Ways\u003c\/i\u003e to the angular \u003ci\u003eGuard Your Gates\u003c\/i\u003e and gorgeously finger-picked \u003ci\u003eNo One Says You Have To\u003c\/i\u003e - with intricate details and often-uncomfortable truths. Their meanings are personal, but their themes are universal. It’s a skill that makes both his albums and his live show so alluring: Even when Devine’s writing about the world at large, he’s pointing a mirror back at himself. When Devine’s past lives meet his present-day self on the career- defining \u003ci\u003eI Was Alive Back Then\u003c\/i\u003e, the beautiful duality of his art takes center stage: Life is never all peril or perfection, a country ripped apart by war and social injustice or the joy of holding your child for the first time. 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He has built an interesting career with the ability to play as a solo artist, his own band – The Goddam Band – and as a member of Bad Books alongside Manchester Orchestra, and as a touring member of The Front Bottoms and Brand New. In 2015 Kevin started his split 7” series – artists involved included Craig Finn, The Front Bottoms, Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), David Bazan, Meredith Graves and many others. This helped open up a new audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin has toured the world as a headliner and toured with a wide variety of artists including Manchester Orchestra, Frightened Rabbit, John K Samson, Julien Baker and Pinegrove to name a few. Also, Devine has appeared at numerous festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Ohana, Shaky Knees and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Kevin: \"\u003ci\u003eNothing’s Real, So Nothing’s Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e is a grown-up break-up record, for strugglers by a struggler. It’s a record about fatherhood written during a pandemic. It’s a kitchen-sink 10th album pivot, painstakingly brought to life by two career-long collaborators and their shared and split obsessions. Lyrically evocative, excavating and unflinching without irresponsibly printing your journals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triple Crown","offers":[{"title":"Purple | LP","offer_id":50886752272715,"sku":"1147642","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50886754763083,"sku":"1147643","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cd17133f-729c-44a9-b3ad-cef2c47ece79_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732518672"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_3a5e96ff_thumbnail_4096_a0ea1382-2c22-4de1-a312-95cade9da6b8.jpg?v=1727382216","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/kevin-devine.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}