Kevin Devine

Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine in Amsterdam (2008)
Background information
Also known as	Kevin Devine
Born	December 19, 1979 (age 36)
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock, folk rock, alternative rock, acoustic
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass, glockenspiel
Labels	Favorite Gentlemen, Big Scary Monsters, Hobbledehoy Record Co, Academy Fight Song, Procrastinate! Music Traitors, Triple Crown, Defiance, Immigrant Sun, Razor & Tie
Associated acts	Bad Books, Miracle of 86, Delusion, Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Jesse Lacey,Weatherbee
Website	Official website

Kevin Devine (born December 19, 1979) is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who his known for his introspective and political themes. He is a contemporary member of the underground indie rock and indie folk musical scenes, and his influences range from older indie artists such as Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith and Pavement to more mainstream and well known acts such as Nirvana and Bob Dylan. Recently, Kevin Devine has rejoined his previous band, Miracle of 86, for a series of reunion shows.

Kevin Devine grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and has spent significant time in Manhattan and Queens. Devine graduated from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in 2001, majoring in journalism. He played in the band Miracle of 86 (referring to the 1986 New York Mets), as well as the popular Staten Island band Delusion. At Fordham he was able to hone his solo, acoustic style by playing at various open-mic and college events. Devine released his first solo album, entitled Circle Gets the Square, in 2002 under the record label Immigrant Sun Records, as well as being produced by Bill Manoudakis. During this time he also appeared in regular stints at the Wetlands Preserve venue in New York City.

His brother, Dan Devine, is a columnist for Yahoo! Sports.

Although still relatively unknown, Devine gained some popularity with his 2003 album, Make the Clocks Move. This album's songs reflect Devine's political views and a growing introspective style, inspired by recent death of his father to a stroke. These two styles would become a staple in Devine's music that followed.