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Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar tunes. He cites his influences as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Guns N’ Roses, Brother Paramo and Nirvana, among others. He grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and has spent significant time in Manhattan and Queens as well. Devine graduated Fordham University at Lincoln Center in 2001, majoring in journalism. He also played in an indie/punk/emo band called Miracle of 86 after the (Miracle) New York Mets.
Even before that, he played with a popular band in the local Staten Island scene called Delusion. At Fordham he was able to hone his acoustic solo skills by playing at various open-mic and college events which made him very popular among the student body.
During this time he also appeared in regular stints at the Wetlands Preserve. Although still relatively unknown, Devine gained some popularity with his 2003 album, Make the Clocks Move. Newer songs reflect Devine’s political views and the recent death of his father to a stroke. He has recorded records for Immigrant Sun Records and Triple Crown Records and has worked with Brooklyn based producer Mike Skinner, who is also credited as the drummer on his solo records as well as the drummer for Miracle of 86. He signed with Capitol Records, who released his fourth album, Put Your Ghost to Rest, on October 17, 2006. Only four months after his major label debut, Devine was dropped from Capitol Records due to EMI merging Virgin and Capitol Records.
During this time he also appeared in regular stints at the Wetlands Preserve. Although still relatively unknown, Devine gained some popularity with his 2003 album, Make the Clocks Move. Newer songs reflect Devine’s political views and the recent death of his father to a stroke. He has recorded records for Immigrant Sun Records and Triple Crown Records and has worked with Brooklyn based producer Mike Skinner, who is also credited as the drummer on his solo records as well as the drummer for Miracle of 86. He signed with Capitol Records, who released his fourth album, Put Your Ghost to Rest, on October 17, 2006. Only four months after his major label debut, Devine was dropped from Capitol Records due to EMI merging Virgin and Capitol Records.
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imamelonfucker wrote:
Longer that i'm out here <3
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Bryanrecommends wrote:
exclusive performance http://streetdate.radio.com/2012/01/13/kevin-devine-performs-songs-from-between-the-concrete-clouds-plus-exclusive-interview-watch-now/#ixzz1l43cnHoC
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Pragmatastique wrote:
miss this shite. oh dockstreet.
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finininalie wrote:
my biggest inspiration and the main reason i am still alive
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amber_afterlife wrote:
goddammit, kevin <3
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amber_afterlife wrote:
Mr. Devine FOREVER
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indy02 wrote:
New album is growing on me.
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amber_afterlife wrote:
Yeah, to be honest, Circle Gets the Square is really the only album I don't like that much ): but it was his first solo and yadda yadda... but "Letting a Good One Go" is such a personal little gem to me. But he's just so good at everything. Ugh. So much love.
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fuckzack wrote:
this is just beyond amazing music. what the fuck!
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anchorlight wrote:
Rafy, I was just coming here to say how much I hate that album :/ I love pretty much everything I've heard EXCEPT Circle Gets The Square.
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amber_afterlife wrote:
to the post below me: ♥
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jimmy_reardon wrote:
far, far better than bright eyes at the hi fi show.
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K_isDegaussed wrote:
Wrote this review about his last Philly show: http://siftingthroughstatic.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/kevin-devine-and-the-goddamn-band-put-on-a-damn-good-show-at-the-north-star-bar/
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amber_afterlife wrote:
Happy 11-17 er'rybody!
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ellycopter wrote:
I wrote briefly on Kevin's Harvest Festival set in Sydney on my blog: http://www.buriedbythebuzz.com/2011/11/harvest-festival-parramatta-park-131111/
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rob_nuts wrote:
Saw him yesterday for the first time, incredible live!
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amber_afterlife wrote:
Mahhhh babehhhh
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amber_afterlife wrote:
<3 ______________________ <3
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Xenophanes2113 wrote:
http://soundcloud.com/rmack2/luxembourg-cover# Check out this cover I did of Luxembourg by KevDev
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rafy11 wrote:
Sometimes I forget how incredible Circle Gets the Square really is.
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"Between The Concrete & Clouds" is the Amazon.com Daily Deal TODAY!
12 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/kevindevine
Hey guys,Our new record "Between The Concrete & Clouds"
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- tell your friends - thank you!!!!xoKD
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