WHAT IT IS: Filled with raw emotion and captivating grooves, Devon Gilfillian’s sophomore effort, Love You Anyway, deftly blends soul, hip-hop, R&B and rock while embodying the spirit of Black joy. The Jeremy Lutito-produced record delves into the tumultuous experiences of a Black artist in contemporary America, reflecting themes of equity, representation and love. With powerful live performances, Gilfillian takes soul music to an exciting, restorative new future.
ALBUM: Love You Anyway
RELEASE DATE: 4/7
SINGLE: “All I Really Wanna Do”
TV: CBS Saturday Morning, Kelly Clarkson; others pending strike resolution
LIVE: Supporting My Morning Jacket in Europe; performing dates with Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter later this summer; Bonnaroo, ACL Fest, Oceans Calling, Mempho and headlining shows in the fall
INTERNET: Nearly 400k monthly Spotify listeners; 3.3m+ combined YouTube video views
RADIO: “All I Really Wanna Do” Top 10 at AAA at presstime, 60+ adds including Spectrum, WFUV, KCRW, more
PRESS: Rolling Stone, People, NPR, Paste, Relix, more
BOOKING: Buster Phillips/UTA
PUBLISHING: Kobalt
MANAGEMENT: Jonathan Smalt/Triple 8