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Don Devore, born Donald Willard Devore Jr., has been a fixture in the US indie and underground scenes since 1993. Known for his versatility across post-punk, electronic textures, and art-meets-politics collaborations, Don has contributed to bands like Ink & Dagger, Lilys, The Icarus Line, Frail, Amazing Baby, and Collapsing Scenery. He’s also an artist/curator within the Collapsing Scenery project, a duo with Reggie Debris that blends abrasive guitar work with electronic flourishes and political commentary.

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Whether recording with seminal acts of the 1990s and 2000s or leading his current project, Devore’s work stands out for its willingness to push boundaries while staying true to an insistent, navigating-through-noise sensibility. Fans appreciate his reliability, transparent communication, and the sense that you’ve got a friend in the business when you follow his releases and tours.

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Collapsing Scenery’s latest material, including the 2023 album A Desert Called Peace and 2019’s Stress Positions, demonstrates Don Devore’s ongoing influence in the cross-pynamics of indie rock and post-punk. The duo’s releases on Metropolitan Indian reflect a commitment to bold, politically aware art-rock. Keep an eye on Collapsing Scenery for official updates on new music and tour news. For fans seeking context, Devore’s extensive discography spans collaborations with Ink & Dagger, Lilys, The Icarus Line, Giant Drag, Historics, Sick Feeling, and beyond.

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Upcoming tours, when announced, will be posted through official Collapsing Scenery channels. We’ve got you covered for the latest connections and ticket opportunities as soon as dates surface.

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Quick Facts About Don Devore

  • Biography: Don (Donald Willard) Devore Jr. has been active in the US indie/underground scene since 1993, playing with Ink & Dagger, Lilys, The Icarus Line, Frail, Amazing Baby, and Collapsing Scenery, among others; he is also an artist/curator in the Collapsing Scenery project. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Devore))
  • Current project: Collapsing Scenery, a duo with Reggie Debris, blends post-punk, electronic, and art-meets-m Politics; their 2023 album A Desert Called Peace and 2019 album Stress Positions are available via Metropolitan Indian. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-desert-called-peace/1674148993?utm_source=openai))
  • Most recent albums (Collapsing Scenery): Stress Positions (2019), A Desert Called Peace (2023), Stand Up Tragedy (2025). Stand Up Tragedy released on the Metropolitan Indian label; lead content and press discussed by multiple outlets. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/es/album/stress-positions/1468370164?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable 2000s bands: Ink & Dagger contributed The Fine Art of Original Sin (1998, Initial Records) and Ink & Dagger (2000, Buddyhead); Lilys include In the Presence of Nothing (1992, Slumberland/SpinART) and Everything Wrong Is Imaginary (2006, Manifesto). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink_%26_Dagger?utm_source=openai))
  • Major acts and labels: The Icarus Line released Penance Soiree (2004, V2) and Black Lives at the Golden Coast (2007, Dim Mak); Giant Drag released Hearts and Unicorns (2005, Kickball). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penance_Soiree?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography breadth: Don Devore’s album work spans across Lilys, Ink & Dagger, The Icarus Line, Amazing Baby, Giant Drag, Historics, Sick Feeling, and Collapsing Scenery. A robust reference list is available on his Wikipedia page and band sources. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Devore))

The records

Don Devore Discography

  • Stand Up Tragedy
    2025 · Metropolitan Indian
  • A Desert Called Peace
    2023 · Metropolitan Indian
  • Stress Positions
    2019 · Metropolitan Indian
  • Rewild
    2009 · Shangri-La Music / Cooperative Music
  • Black Lives at the Golden Coast
    2007 · Dim Mak Records
  • Penance Soiree
    2004 · V2 Records
  • Hearts and Unicorns
    2005 · Kickball Records
  • The Fine Art of Original Sin
    1998 · Initial Records
  • Ink and Dagger
    2000 · Buddyhead Records
  • In the Presence of Nothing
    1992 · Slumberland, SpinART
  • A Brief History of Amazing Letdowns
    1994 · SpinART, Frontier
  • Eccsame the Photon Band
    1994 · SpinART, Frontier
  • Better Can't Make Your Life Better
    1996 · Che Trading Limited / Primary
  • The 3 Way
    1999 · Sire Records
  • Zero Population Growth: Bliss Out Volume 15
    1999 · Darla
  • Precollection
    2003 · Manifesto
  • Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
    2006 · Manifesto
  • Frail
    1993 · DIY (self-released)

The hits

Top Don Devore Songs

  • Metaphysical Cops (Can Break Physical Bones)
    2015 · N/A
  • The Cat Looks At The King
    2016 · N/A
  • Money (feat. Ninjaman)
    2017 · N/A
  • Straight World Problems
    2017 · N/A
  • Let's Burn Down the Cornfield / Modern World
    2018 · N/A
  • Resort Beyond the Last Resort
    2019 · N/A
  • New World Borders (feat. DAM)
    2019 · N/A
  • Bush Mama Blues
    2019 · N/A
  • Prussian Blue
    2022 · N/A

Collapsing Scenery’s latest material, including the 2023 album A Desert Called Peace and 2019’s Stress Positions, demonstrates Don Devore’s ongoing influence in the cross-pynamics of indie rock and post-punk. The duo’s releases on Metropolitan Indian reflect a commitment to bold, politically aware art-rock. Keep an eye on Collapsing Scenery for official updates on new music and tour news. For fans seeking context, Devore’s extensive discography spans collaborations with Ink & Dagger, Lilys, The Icarus Line, Giant Drag, Historics, Sick Feeling, and beyond.

Upcoming tours, when announced, will be posted through official Collapsing Scenery channels. We’ve got you covered for the latest connections and ticket opportunities as soon as dates surface.

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