Janet Devlin steps into new territory with her latest release, ‘Candy,’ the newest and most delicious taster from her forthcoming deluxe album ‘Emotional Rodeo.’ It’s a song that feels bold, witty, and refreshingly unafraid – smartly bending the rules of country music with a sense of shameless fun.
‘Candy’ embraces a lighter palette, with instrumentation leaning on bright strings and an upbeat rhythm that immediately pulls you in, offering something breezy yet finely crafted. The contrast shows just how comfortable Devlin is shifting between moods without losing her distinct voice.
Lyrically, she emerges with some of her most observational work yet. The narrative flips convention by imagining a “sugar baby” falling deeply for her “sugar daddy” as opposed to the other way round. It’s an unusual lyrical premise, but Devlin tells it with a mix of humour and sincerity that makes it captivating- and even realistic – rather than gimmicky.
The visuals add a cheeky layer to the concept. Devlin leans into theatricality, appearing in promotional imagery styled as a vintage homemaker, but with a tongue-in-cheek edge that plays against the song’s theme.
With ‘Candy,’ Devlin demonstrates her evolution – not just as a performer but as a vibrant storyteller who knows how to keep her audience curious. As our excitement builds for ‘Not My First Emotional Rodeo,’ due September 26th, Devlin proves she’s unafaid too take risks – and we’re intrigued to witness her next move.
You can catch Janet Devlin live at Colours, Hoxton on October 16th. Tickets Here
Listen to ‘Candy’