Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a new generation of playful revolutionaries. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Mae West, her songs encompass a wide range of genres, from sultry pop to punk-tinged Americana.

Devon grew up at Twin Oaks intentional community in rural Virginia.  She dropped out of high school and started busking in Charlottesville, VA when she was a teenager.  In her 20s and 30s she played overseas regularly and collaborated with Tin Angel Records and the Toronto-based band Bernice.  She lived in Austin and Berlin and is now based in Charlottesville, VA.  She’s married to producer Paul Curreri and they have a kid, Ray, and a dog, Tim.  She also plays in a loud band called New Boss and is a bad cook but a very fast shoe-tier.