Name: Instigator
Brand: Kevin Devine

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Limited edition

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Release date

2017-08-11

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BSMCD197

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5060463415921

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5060243329189

Artist

Kevin Devine

Label EU

Big Scary Monsters

Genre EU

Rock-Pop

Big Scary Monsters is an independent label based in Oxford, UK. Founded in 2001 by Kevin Douch, the label has become a prominent figure in the music industry. As part of the Pink Mist collective, Big Scary Monsters has established itself as a force to be reckoned with.

With a diverse roster of talented *artists* and *performers*, Big Scary Monsters continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions. The label prides itself on supporting emerging talent and providing a platform for artists to express themselves freely.

From punk rock to indie pop, Big Scary Monsters offers a wide range of genres for music enthusiasts. With their commitment to quality and passion for music, it's no wonder that Big Scary Monsters has gained a loyal following over the years.

Kevin Devine is an independent singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. He captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. Whether performing solo or with his *Goddamn Band*, Kevin's performances are always filled with raw emotion and passion.

In addition to his solo work, Kevin is also a member of the band *Bad Books*. This collaboration showcases his ability to seamlessly blend genres and create music that resonates with listeners on a deep level.

With influences ranging from indie rock to folk, Kevin's sound is unique and captivating. Fans of artists such as *Right Away, Great Captain!*, *Manchester Orchestra*, and *Dear and the Headlights* will find themselves drawn to Kevin's introspective songwriting style.

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Produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.), Instigator is Kevin Devine’s ninth full-length album and comes on the heels of a busy few years: In addition to recording two albums with Bad Books (the indie-rock supergroup he formed with members of Manchester Orchestra), he released the Kickstarter-funded double-album collection Bubblegum and Bulldozer in 2013 along with the wildly ambitious 2015 Devinyl Splits 7” series with the likes of Brand New's Jesse Lacey, Perfect Pussy's Meredith Graves and Nada Surf's Matthew Caws. Devine is a master storyteller, and he imbues Instigator - from the biting power-pop of Both Ways to the angular Guard Your Gates and gorgeously finger-picked No One Says You Have To - with intricate details and often-uncomfortable truths. Their meanings are personal, but their themes are universal. It’s a skill that makes both his albums and his live show so alluring: Even when Devine’s writing about the world at large, he’s pointing a mirror back at himself. When Devine’s past lives meet his present-day self on the career- defining I Was Alive Back Then, the beautiful duality of his art takes center stage: Life is never all peril or perfection, a country ripped apart by war and social injustice or the joy of holding your child for the first time. The extremes might be easier to define, but it’s in the middle where life really happens.

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