Primarily based in Maryland, rising artist devoN Nickoles fuses her inspirations into her very personal model with new single, ‘Gold Star’.

A veteran of the music business, honing her craft by way of years of performing each weekend proper up till 2020, devoN, like so many different artists, was confronted with the problem of tips on how to proceed to pursue her musical goals when confronted by the Covid-19 pandemic. A lot of this turmoil has been channelled into her new single, ‘Gold Star’, which sees her reflecting on what her goals actually meant.

Impressed by a poem on Instagram, devoN thought of the simplicity of the gold star we purpose for as youngsters, the popularity, the acknowledgement, epitomised in a easy sticker. What does it actually imply? Is the gold star actually value it? Certain, we’re pleased after we get it, however is it lasting happiness, or moderately, can we really feel the necessity to proceed chasing the following one?

Serving as a major milestone in devoN’s musical journey, ‘Gold Star’ is her first venture that’s been solid from her private expression, moderately than the expectations of exterior forces. It’s successfully a meta recognition of not needing to chase these gold stars, whereas singing about the exact same factor.

A deeply introspective track like ‘Gold Star’ wants a considerably introspective music video, and that’s precisely what devoN and her workforce have given us. Collaborating with equally motivated individuals, together with some who’re at the moment learning videography, the clip for ‘Gold Star’ is otherworldly, and showcases devoN’s creative evolution, from the beginning proper as much as the current. Set in beautiful forest glades, it discover themes of self-discovery, together with the very duality of human nature, and on the identical time giving the viewer a surreal expertise, with an ‘Alice In Wonderland’ vibe.

Watch the gorgeous music video for ‘Gold Star’ under, and discover out extra about devoN Nickoles and her music on-line on her official web site, YouTube, Fb, Twitter, and Instagram,

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