Devin Millar
Background information
Birth nameDevin Todd Millar
Born (2000-04-06) April 6, 2000
Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
OriginYacolt, Washington, U.S.
GenresEurodance, EDM
Occupation(s)Singer and songwriter, music producer, animator
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, digital audio workstation
Years active2014-present
Labels

Devin Millar (born April 6, 2000), is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, content creator, and animator. He and his music were featured alongside Voodoo Doughnut and their in-house record label and Cavity Search Records. He later began a career of his own and became known online for using anti-establishment themes and feminine, childlike fashion in addition to animation being used in his music videos which gained him a fanbase on YouTube. His music is defined as Eurodance combined with EDM and Pop music.

Life and career

He lives and grew up in Yacolt, Washington, and took singing lessons from a friend of his family's for a short time but self-taught himself by ear for Dance music production.[1] He began his music career with “Crack & Collide” as an extended play.[2]

In 2015, he released a song titled “Fedora” as a single.[3] He was signed by Voodoo Doughnut Recordings, then released an EP titled, “I’m a Celebrity”,[4][5][6] and competed in his school talent show that year, and won.

Later in 2017, his debut album “Delinquents” was released in addition to an "acoustic" version of it.[5][7][8] He then released a single titled “Adolescence” on Cavity Search Records.[9][10] The song was featured on the Hulu-based drama series, Shut Eye and four music videos were created to accompany these releases.[11] The videos were also used to promote his performances in Austin, Texas during SXSW of 2017.[12] According to a press release, he also preformed with Mega Pixel, Velvet, and Roselit Bone at the same event as a free show.[13]

Later, Devin returned to music and changed his image into a virtual band which features animated characters. He began creating animated videos and songs influenced by 90s and 2000s culture, and children's media. His singles "Doll Life" and “Unite” were released.[14][15] He released "Soulers" as his second album.[16]

The music videos for his singles “Hoody” and “BFD” were uploaded onto YouTube and released onto streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music.[17][18][2] He later released the single, "Snack Shack" featuring Isabella Dougherty,[2] as well as "Children With Squirt Guns" and "ElectroVoice" for albums.[19][20]

He later released a single titled "Welcome To The Beach" featuring DreamDoll.[21][22]

Artistry

Devin has an anti-establishment attitude and wishes to end double standards as he believes it ruins artist's creative power.[1] He wishes to be perceived as normal among the public.[23]

Devin's inspirations include Aqua, and Vengaboys and describes his style as the "girl next door" and the "farmer's daughter".[23]

Discography

Albums

  • Crack & Collide (2015)
  • I'm a Celebrity (2015)
  • Delinquents (2017)
  • Delinquents (Acoustic Version) (2017)
  • Soulers (2022)
  • Children With Squirt Guns (2022)
  • ElectroVoice (2023)

Singles

  • ”Fedora” (2015)
  • ”Adolescence” (2016)
  • "Grand and Humble (feat. Hailey George)" (2018)
  • "Tonya (Pump Tonya)" (2018)
  • ”Unite” (2022)
  • "Tea Party" (2022)
  • "Like K.A.A.N" (2022)
  • "Run To Me (feat. Hailey George)" (2022)
  • ”Hoody” (2022)
  • ”BFD” (2022)
  • "Daddy" (2022)
  • "Blush" (2022)
  • ”Axe My House” (2022)
  • ”Snack Shack (feat. Isabella Dougherty)" (2022)
  • "Wake Up" (2023)
  • "Sun Will Come" (2023)
  • "I Got Luck" (2023)
  • "Unconditional Love" (2023)
  • "Adolescence Returns" (2023)
  • "Welcome To The Beach (feat. DreamDoll)" (2023)

References

  1. 1 2 Team, Influencer Editorial (2023-01-26). "Meet the Censorship-Defying Young Prodigy, Devin Millar". Influencer Magazine | UK Edition - Read Latest News, Headlines, Top News today, Breaking News Online. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  2. 1 2 3 "lescharts.com - Discographie Devin Millar". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  3. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar - Fedora". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  4. ↑ "Devin Millar – Voodoo Doughnut Recordings". Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  5. 1 2 "Devin Millar Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar - I'm a Celebrity". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  7. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar - Delinquents". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  8. ↑ "Delinquents (Acoustic Version) – Voodoo Doughnut Recordings". Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  9. ↑ "Cavity Search Records - Catalog - Online Ordering". www.cavitysearchrecords.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  10. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar - Adolescence". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  11. ↑ "SuperMusicVision: Shut Eye". SUPERMUSICVISION. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  12. ↑ "Delinquents – Voodoo Doughnut Recordings". Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  13. ↑ "Voodoo Doughnuts | SXSW 2017 | South By Southwest Unofficial Party Guide". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  14. ↑ "lescharts.com - Devin Millar - Unite". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  15. ↑ "lescharts.com - Devin Millar - Doll Life". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  16. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar - Soulers". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  17. ↑ Hoody, 2022-03-31, retrieved 2023-06-16
  18. ↑ BFD, 2022-08-10, retrieved 2023-06-16
  19. ↑ "lescharts.com - Devin Millar - ElectroVoice". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  20. ↑ "lescharts.com - Devin Millar - Children With Squirt Guns". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  21. ↑ Welcome To the Beach (feat. DreamDoll) - Single by Devin Millar, 2023-05-22, retrieved 2023-06-21
  22. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Devin Millar feat. DreamDoll - Welcome To The Beach". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  23. 1 2 "Yacolt artist adds comedic flare to electronic music". The Reflector. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
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