Zoe Devlin

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

• Outlaw
• Last Train to Mashville
• Hits and Exit Wounds
• M.O.R. (2007)
• Shoplifting 4 Jesus
• There Will be Peace in the Valley... When We Get the Keys to the Mansion on the Hill
• The Wimmin from W.O.M.B.L.E.
• Revolver Soul

with The Princetones

• After the Rain (John John, 2008)

with The Qemists

• Join the Q (Ninja Tune, 2009)

with The Trojans

• Smash It (2013)^[16]

with Ian McCulloch

• Holy Ghosts (Demon, 2013)

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

External links

• Zoe Devlin on Twitter