One of Ireland’s Most Acclaimed Rock Bands Is Back, First Single Out Today
(Dublin, Ireland) - July 17, 2024 - Blue Élan Records is proud to announce the release of All The Days, the eagerly anticipated new album from The Devlins, marking the band’s first full-length project almost a decade after their critically acclaimed album, Waves. All The Days brings together the classic lineup of brothers Colin (vocals, guitar, piano) and Peter Devlin (bass), drummer Guy Rickarby and guitarist Mark Murphy, with producer Rob Kirwan (Hozier, PJ Harvey, Depeche Mode) at the helm.
The Devlins have captivated audiences worldwide with their cinematic hits and magnetic live performances since their debut. All The Days features 11 new tracks that showcase their intricate songwriting and solid rhythms, presenting a fresh sound for modern rock fans. The album’s lead single, the title track, released on July 17, sets the tone with its themes of resilience and navigating human connections.
“All The Days” is a powerful reintroduction to the band’s atmospheric sound and Colin Devlin’s nuanced tenor voice and perceptive storytelling. Colin reflects, "It’s an emotional and uplifting song that deals with time passing, with accepting and letting go. It deals with resilience and holding on to the magic and the light. And of course, there are conversations with angels and the big questions...It also has superb production by Rob Kirwan which hits me every time. It’s one of the strongest songs The Devlins have ever recorded and we hope that as many people as possible get to hear it.”
Peter Devlin describes the new album as having a “four guys in a room” approach, with “a very organic and real and live feel, which is missing in a lot of music now.” He emphasizes the importance of recording the album together as a band, highlighting the individual musical personalities and styles that each member brings to the project. "We recorded everything pretty much live in Camden Studios in Dublin with Rob engineering as well as producing. He also mixed the entire album so there’s a continuity there.”
Guitarist Mark Murphy adds, “The new album has a lot of space on it. There are no in-your-face guitar solos, it’s all about the driving rhythm section and letting the songs shine through. It’s raw. I think it’s the band's most honest album yet.”
The Devlins last toured in 2019 and at their sold-out show in Dublin, they hinted at new music on the horizon. However, it was the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic that ultimately brought the four members together again to create All The Days. The album, a testament to the band's resilience and artistic evolution, is set to resonate deeply with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
The Devlins, formed by brothers Colin and Peter Devlin, released their debut album Drift in 1993 to critical acclaim, earning a four-star review in Rolling Stone. The title track of their 1997 follow-up album, Waiting was used for the Six Feet Under soundtrack. Another hit, "World Outside," was featured in HBO’s The Sopranos and the 2004 drama Closer. The band's music has been a staple in film and tv throughout their career, including "Crossing The River" being part of the Batman Forever multi-platinum selling soundtrack. This widespread exposure has helped cement The Devlins' reputation for creating evocative and cinematic music.