Dev London releases new single “Spell On Me”

Hailing from Manteca in California, Dev London is an alternative pop artist who has spent the last few years developing a sound that pairs emotional honesty with slick sonic design. First stepping onto the scene in 2021 with his debut single “Like I Do,” Dev quickly marked himself as a rising voice in the pop and R&B sphere.

With each new move since, he’s demonstrated a growing ability to craft music that strikes a chord with listeners around the world. Over the years, Dev London has built a catalogue of heartfelt tracks, including a collaboration with Ciara Cedres on “Half Written Story.” But 2025 marks an exciting milestone in his artistic journey with the release of his first EP Fantasy, a three-track offering that distills his style into a tight, emotionally compelling package.

Now, he shares “Spell On Me,” a lead single lifted from the EP that captures the rollercoaster ride of romantic entanglement. Co-written with London Lawhon and brought to life by the production of Fantom Music, “Spell On Me” frames the familiar yet often unspoken scene of love’s emotional tug-of-war.

The track envelops the listener in silky R&B textures, anchored by Dev’s soulful vocal delivery and underscored by an infectious pop aesthetic. It’s that elusive middle ground where pain meets catchy songwriting, resulting in a heartbreak anthem that manages to sound both intimate and engaging. The song centres on the tension of a relationship that veers between closeness and distance. One moment, the connection feels magnetic and the next, it’s slipping away.

Brought in by the lo-fi textures of hazy synth tones, rattling percussive shots and bright acoustic guitar notes, Dev’s soulful voice glides in to thread elegant melodic leads into the musical fabric. With sweeping elements ushering a shimmering chorus of bouncy uptempo pop vibes brimming with charming vocal performance and instantly memorable hooks, it’s a stunning showcase of the artist’s poignant songwriting and performance panache.

Casting an enchanting listening experience that’s equally mesmeric and energising, “Spell On me” serves up an engrossing listening experience that’s truly impossible not to love. Once again putting his wide appeal on full display, Dev London continues to go from strength to strength with another sensational jam that’s sure to win over fans around the world.

Listen to Spell On Me below