ABOUT

Meet Devan, a talented and soulful artist known for her unique blend of soulful indie pop and alternative R&B sounds. Hailing from Toronto and raised in London, her music reflects the rich cultural influences of both cities. With evocative vocals and intriguing electronic textures, Devan's songs create a captivating and emotive musical experience.

Inspired by her own heartbreak, Devan released a sonically-emotive four-song mixtape, Channel Surfing, the first of three companion mixtapes exploring different sides of the same emotional coin. Following in its footsteps, Blue Light delves into the damaging effects of overthinking and reminiscing. It's a reflective journey through the complexities of the mind, exploring the haunting allure of memories and the struggle to find peace amidst the chaos.

And now, completing the trilogy, Devan presents her third and final mixtape, Credits. This compilation of songs serves as a poignant reflection on the theme of letting go. Inspired by the realization that clinging to someone can be a selfish act, Devan explores the transformative journey towards acceptance and selflessness. As she sings of the bittersweet realization that real love sometimes means letting someone go, Credits offers a cathartic release, embracing the idea of cheering someone on down their own path, even if it diverges from one's own. Through her evolving production and heartfelt songwriting, Devan continues to carve out her place as an emerging talent in the music industry, leaving a lasting impact with her ability to blend evocative storytelling with captivating musical arrangements.

The mixtapes touch on Devan's own non-linear version of the stages of grief related to her long-term breakup. “Throughout the breakup, I again felt an immense sense of detachment from reality. It was as if I were watching it all play out on a TV screen,” divulged Devan. “There was no animosity; life simply led us down different paths, and we couldn't find a way to continue together.” These songs, dressed in a raw song palette of crunchy guitars, synthesizers, and live drums, as they lyrically flipped through different scenes from the relationship up until one year post-split.