DEV!NE is the moniker of Manchester-based artist Calum Devine who uses the project to bring to life his unique sonic vision via an energetic alternative rock with a modern vibe. As a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, DEV!NE takes full creative control of the endeavour, pulling inspiration from artists like Pvris, Muna and Thirty Seconds To Mars to craft emotive, anthemic tracks.
Making his debut three years ago, in 2021 he dropped his first single “Circles,” which he’s followed up with a string of well-received tracks. Now, with plans to release his debut EP on the horizon, DEV!NE brings us his latest release with the brand new single titled “The Golden Funeral.”
Produced in Edinburgh in collaboration with Mark Morrow, the track is a offers a spectacular display of DEV!NE’s knack for crafting invigorating and emotionally-charged music. The track offers a powerful examination of transformation, moving beyond past struggles and embracing change as a catalyst for growth, wrapped up in a driving rock sound cut with catchy vocal hooks.
Revolving around ideas of letting go, rather than framing the past as something to be erased or mourned, the song focuses on the concept of using it as a springboard for self-reinvention. There’s an optimism that runs throughout the song, an acknowledgment that while we may feel weighed down by past experiences, they can also serve as powerful tools for reshaping our future.
Setting an uptempo energy from the very start, the pattering strike of drums and fuzzy guitar tones are met by DEV!NE’s compelling vocals as he spins catchy leads and poignant lyrics. Peppered with lead guitar dashes, the chorus erupts with a high-octane dose of punchy rhythm and commanding vocal performance, serving up an anthemic and instantly memorable sound.
Brimming with energy and infectious writing, the arrangement shifts with rattling electronic beats and drifting vocalisations before slipping into a brief moment of dreamy aesthetic before erupting into one last chorus to deliver a rousing finale to the epic song. It’s a stunning showcase of DEV!NE’s originality and with his debut EP on the cards, he’s set to continue going from strength to strength with his emphatic sound.
Listen to The Golden Funeral below
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