Kevin Devine grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and has spent significant time in Manhattan and Queens. Devine graduated from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in 2001, majoring in journalism. He played in the band Miracle of 86 (referring to the 1986 New York Mets), as well as the popular Staten Island band Delusion. At Fordham he was able to hone his solo, acoustic style by playing at various open-mic and college events. Devine released his first solo album, entitled Circle Gets the Square, in 2002 under the record label Immigrant Sun Records, as well as being produced by Bill Manoudakis. During this time he also appeared in regular stints at the Wetlands Preserve venue in New York City.\n', '

His brother, Dan Devine, is a columnist for The Ringer.\n', '

Although still relatively unknown, Devine gained some popularity with his 2003 album, Make the Clocks Move. This album\'s songs reflect Devine\'s political views and a growing introspective style, inspired by recent death of his father to a stroke. These two styles would become a staple in Devine\'s music that followed.\n', '

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