Zoe Devlin

Zoe Devlin
Born Zoe Noor Devlin
1985
Peterborough
Other names Devlin Love, Zoe Devlin Love
Occupation Singer
Known for Alabama 3, The X Factor (UK)

Zoe Noor Devlin (born 1985) also known as Devlin Love or Zoe Devlin Love, is a British singer and songwriter. She is best known for appearing on The X Factor and working with Alabama 3.

Early Life

Devlin was born in 1985 in Peterborough, England.[1] Her father, Rick was a professional drummer from Scotland. Her mother, Nolia was a singer from Malaysia.[2] She moved to London with her family and studied at Queens College London.

Music Career

In 1999, at the age of 14 she worked with The Trojans and performed regularly at Gaz's Rockin' Blues club night in Soho.[3]

2001–08: with Alabama 3

In 2001, Devlin joined Alabama 3 as the lead female singer. She also had songwriter and co-producer credits and toured with the band.

She was often mentioned favorably in live reviews of the band.[4][5][6] One reviewer noted that Devlin added "a touch of glamour to the band's dynamic".[7]

2008–13: Princetones, jazz and Qemists

In 2006, Devlin sang lead for The Princetones on their album After the Rain, which was used in the soundtrack for the film of the same name, directed by Gaelle Denis.[8]

During 2008, Devlin performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, with Eddie Henderson and other musicians.[9]

Devlin became pregnant in 2008 and stopped performing with Alabama 3.[10]

In 2009, she released S.W.A.G. with The Qemists.[11] The song featured on the soundtrack of the video game Blur.[12]

2013–present: The X Factor and beyond

In 2013, Devlin appeared in Season 10 of The X Factor in the UK. She reached the Judges' Houses stage.[13]

In 2016, she appeared in a Magners Cider television commercial, covering the Rolling Stones song "I'm Free" with The Trojans.[14]

Public Service

Devlin has taught songwriting in London secondary schools. She has also acted as an ambassador for music for Southwark Council in relation to various performance and songwriting projects.[15]

Discography

with Alabama 3
with The Princetones
with The Qemists
with The Trojans
with Ian McCulloch

Personal Life

From 2002 to 2009 Devlin was in a relationship with fellow Alabama 3 musician Nick Reynolds.[17]

In 2009, Devlin had a daughter with Echo & The Bunnymen singer Ian McCulloch.[18] She named her child Dusty after singer, Dusty Springfield.[1] The couple split in 2012.[19] Devlin lives with her family in London.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 McErlain, Ken (28 September 2013). "X-Factor star Zoe Devlin started singing at Peterborough school". Peterborough Today. Johnston Publishing. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Nolia's Gallery". The London Magazine. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "In pictures: 35 years of Gaz's Rockin' Blues". Time Out London. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
  4. ↑ Walsh, John (11 October 2007). "Alabama 3, Astoria, London". The Independant. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  5. ↑ Morgan, Nick (21 May 2005). "The St Kilda 7 Meet the Alabama 3". Whiskey Fun. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  6. ↑ Dyer, Steve (3 October 2005). "Alabama 3 – Rock City, Nottingham". Atomic Duster. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  7. ↑ Godkin, Nicholas Paul (21 April 2008). "Alabama 3 - 53 Degrees Preston - 21.4.08". Designer Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "Film Soundtrack: The Princetones". Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  9. ↑ Zoe Devlin+Eddie Henderson at Ronnie's 290508. YouTube. 6 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "A Message from Devlin Love". Alabama 3. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  11. ↑ "S.W.A.G. By the Qemists featl Delvin Love". Ninja Tune. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  12. ↑ PalletRob27 (2010). "Blur Soundtrack List (finally)". Game FAQs. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "X Factor hopefuls make it through to judges houses". ITV. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  14. ↑ Magners - Gaz Mayall & the Trojans feat. Zoe Devlin - I'm Free (Cover) #HoldTrue. YouTube. 18 July 2016.
  15. ↑ "2014 is All About the Band". Southwark Council. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "♫ Smash It (feat. Zoe Devlin) - The Trojans. Listen @cdbaby". www.cdbaby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
  17. ↑ Armstrong, Laura (21 September 2013). "X Factor Zoe: I loved Great Train Robber". The Sun. News Group. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  18. ↑ Duerden, Nick (15 May 2014). "An echo of greatness: Echo and the Bunneymen return". Independent. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  19. ↑ "Ian McCulloch's ex-girlfriend opens up about split". Express Newspapers. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  20. ↑ McGarry, Lisa (29 September 2013). "X Factor 2013 final 24 overs: Meet Andrea Magee, Sam Bailey, Shelley Smith, Zoe Devlin, Joseph Whelan & Lorna Simpson!". Unreality TV. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
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