Alt-pop artist Devon gets into his most personal moment yet as he lets loose on "THIS IS WHERE IM GOING TO DIE," an emotional, candid, production-soaring anthem. It's a confessional, a plea for hope, and a reclamation of agency for anyone who's ever gazed out of a small town, wondering if they'll ever escape. Starting out in the peaceful corners of the Forest of Dean, Devon never followed the standard industry path. Self-produced from the cozy comfort of his bedroom, this latest one takes a peek behind the curtain and pulls it down completely.
There's a palpable frustration in the track, an edge of fear, and a drive not to be fucking contained. The driving, anxious energy of the song mirrors the anxiety of standing still while the world races by friends moving and lives progressing while you sit there wondering what if this is it. Underneath the disquiet, there is calm resilience. Devon's storytelling is brilliant precisely because he doesn't sugarcoat the dread but doesn't succumb to it. Instead, "THIS IS WERE IM GOING TO DIE" is a moment of defiance, a recognition of fear that becomes fuel for ambition, not a formula for paralysis.
This single plays a key part in the story of Devon's ascent, fulfilling a dream that comes true on the same day his biggest UK headline tour has been unveiled. The six-date run this November will see him play shows to crowds across venues such as London's Colours and Bristol's Thekla stages that once housed his heroes and now anticipate him talking to them. For Devon, upfront is the reason. Live shows have always been the final word for him. It's that belief that drives every line he sings. Following a whirlwind 2024 supporting the likes of Olly Murs and Anne-Marie, Devon is now ready for his breakthrough. This summer's stadium-sized gigs with McFly will only fan the flames. And, with a new mixtape on the horizon, Devon is not just staring down his fears but constructing something memorable from them.
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