devices just dropped their new single “Ballad of the Gods’ Cove”, and it feels like a strong way to start their 2026. Right away, the band sounds tight. The guitars, bass, and drums all hit in a natural way. Trust me, nothing is forced here. Like they really understand each other as a group.
The song moves in two clear parts and that’s one of the best things here. It starts with this fuller and more energetic push, then suddenly softens in the middle. That softer moment doesn’t feel random though, it fits the story, almost like a pause to think, before everything builds back up again. When it returns, the energy becomes even better, not louder for no reason, just… right.
The lyrics are a big highlight. There’s a story about two gods in love, but it never feels too heavy or hard to follow. It’s simple enough to connect with, but still has depth if you pay attention. The vocal melodies carry that feeling really well and the band’s vocalist knows when to hold back and when to push.
Also, the sound design and instrumentation deserve a mention. Everything is clean but still alive, not overproduced. You can really feel the chemistry between them. This is a band that enjoys making music together. We honestly see this as one of those tracks that grows with more listens. It’s easy to come back to, and yeah, we’d keep this one high in our daily playlist.
ABOUT THE BAND:
devices is what happens when left to your own devices: a London four piece with elements of art rock and grandeur. Their music celebrates the strength and defiance of difference.
Ballad of the Gods’ Cove is the first single from their anticipated debut album DIVORCES is released 15 May 2026 on Red Tongue Music. Recorded in Leeds, UK with producer Bob Cooper (PNAU, Citizen, WSTR) and additional stem mastering by Matt Arthur (Gabi Garbutt, The Violet Hum), DIVORCES marks the beginning of an ambitious and articulate new body of work.
devices formed in the summer of 2022, guitarist Fadi Borgi, alongside bassist Martin Llavallol and drummer Louis Richardson (Joana And The Wolf, GUTTS) accelerated their collaborative songwriting when adding vocalist Robin Footitt in early 2023.
Press from Add To Wantlist, V13 Media, MusoMuso and airplay on City Radio, WFMU, #Tweetcore, Meridian, Phoenix FM and Phonic FM have built on the band’s exciting live shows across London, UK.
devices make a sound worth sharing. They breathe art rock. They do art rock. ADD TO WANTLIST
devices deserve to be on the biggest stages, their music is emotional and hard with complex songwriting. INPOP
