"So Close has a very intriguing storyline. At first, you may not really get the message, but it’s a song with rich, dark poetry. If you actually listen to the lyrics, a couple times through, you may figure out what the story is actually about," says Devon Thompson of her new single.
Explaining the ominous aura of “So Close”, Devon says, “I was on a little bit of a ‘serial killer documentary’ kick when I got the inspiration for this song,” she confesses. “It’s essentially a fictional story about a person who goes mad and kills their lover. Why did they do it? Did they do it because they’re just crazy? Did someone tell them to do it? In my head, they’ve been a serial killer all along, and one day something snaps in them, and all they can think about is the poetry and the beauty in their lover being buried in a beautiful garden."
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Growing up in Los Angeles, Devon was an outsider and a lone wolf of sorts. Bullied and criticized as a kid for being an artist, overcoming these judgments helped guide her into being a stronger and more creative artist. In an effort to spare her the childhood cruelty, she moved schools multiple times which may have exacerbated that isolation but also helped turn her coping mechanism into a creative outlet. “When I struggle mentally, I use my writing for good and create stories where I can more positively influence myself,” she explains about the transformative power that her creativity has over past trauma. “Even if the concept is dark, it helps me so much to write about it, and write about it from someone else’s perspective.”
Now with a new single to launch more music planned, Devon Thompson is ready and gearing up for a busy 2024. “I have another single and an EP I am releasing in 2024 that I think really represent where I am at as an artist right now,” she concludes. “My goal is to share my music with people, connect everyone, and play TONS of shows.”
Speaking of shows, here's Devon's upcoming show schedule.
11/15/23 @ Soda Bar, San Diego w/ The Hate Dogs
11/17/23 @ The Paramount. Los Angeles w/ Skeletal Family
11/18/23 @ The Goldfish, Los Angeles w/ The Hate Dogs
“Sonically impressive and lyrically bold” - Altitude
“This is the snarling sound of a young woman discovering who she is.” - She Makes Music
“Bare bones rock with alternative post punk and indie flavors throughout” - American Pancake