Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ DiscoverStars) Eclectic, soulful duo
David & Devine, in just under a year, have gained tremendous support from fans, friends and celebrities, allowing them to release their self-titled debut EP and first official music video for single, "'Til the Sun Comes Up," on Feb. 22, 2011 with much anticipation.
Backed by the support of their fans through artist funding platform Kickstarter.com, David & Devine were able to raise almost $8,000 to create their forthcoming Sci-fi thriller-themed music video directed and produced by Cullen Wright and Cypress House. Also, it is starring actress Mariana Klaveno from the HBO show True Blood. The video has already gained enough hype to be showcased at festivals nationwide throughout this year.
"We were totally blown away by the amount of support we received from our fans to help make this project a reality," David & Devine member Dave Yaden said. "Their support means so much to us. It's our driving force. Especially for being such a new band, to have that kind of energy behind us so quickly is amazing."
Yaden, as well as the other half of the David & Devine duo Candace Devine, hopes the music video in addition to the release of their debut EP, will give something back to their fans in exchange for all that they have given them.
The self-titled EP will feature five original songs including single "'Til the Sun Comes Up" and fan favorite "Leave the Light On." The music reflects a new age blues pop sound similar to what you would expect to hear if Elton John and Aretha Franklin decided to form a band. Todd Beauchamp, previously noted for his work with artists like Tony Lucca, Curtis Peoples, and JT Spangler, produced the album.
"When Dave and I met it was immediately comfortable," Devine remembers. "Our voices had a great blend and we genuinely enjoyed singing together. Our writing styles were really compatible right off the bat, too. We write what we love, songs that are catchy and have a soul. If they get stuck in our heads and make us say 'ah yea!' at the same time, we're happy."
Yaden and Devine joined forces after co-writing a few songs together and instantly feeling a natural chemistry. After playing a few local shows together in Los Angeles and gaining major industry buzz, the two artists decided to form David & Devine in early 2010.
If you would like more information about David & Devine, Dave Yaden, or Candace Devine, or would like a copy of the EP or video to review, please contact Mandy Eckman at the provided contact information.
Dave Yaden is a Grammy award-nominated songwriter who has written and performed with national acts such as One Republic, Lady Antebellum, and Josh Kelley.
Candace Devine has performed and toured with national acts such as Christina Aguilera, Steven Van Zant, Survivor, and The Tubes.
