| The Devlins | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Alias: | Devlins |
| Origin: | Dublin, Republic of Ireland Newry, Northern Ireland |
| Genre: | Indie rock |
| Years Active: | 1993–present |
| Label: | Nettwerk Rubyworks Records Blue Élan Records |
| Current Members: | Colin Devlin Peter Devlin Guy Rickarby Mark Murphy |
The Devlins are an alternative rock band originating from Dublin, Republic of Ireland, although the eponymous Devlin brothers were born in Newry, County Down.[1]
The Devlins have released four albums to date. Their first album, Drift, received a four-star review in Rolling Stone. After several years where Colin Devlin developed a solo career, the Devlins did shows in Ireland in 2011 and released a new single, promising a new album in 2012;[1] however, this album was never released. Colin Devlin has continued actively working as a solo musician.
"Waiting" was featured in remix form on the 2002 Six Feet Under soundtrack, but originally from their 1997 release Waiting; and "World Outside", was included in the 2004 drama Closer.
Their song "Crossing The River" is featured in the soundtrack of Batman Forever.
Their song "Montreal" was featured in an episode of Discovery Channel's Road Trip USA.