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Devon Leger

(He/Him)
Seattle
As seen in: That Was The Week (Podcast), Magnet Magazine, Songlines Magazine, KLOF Magazine
Covers:  Folk, Roots, Traditional, Americana, World, Global

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Devon Leger’s Biography

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Freelance music journalist, currently writing for my own publication KITHFOLK as well as Bandcamp Daily, Songlines Magazine, No Depression, and more. Have written for VICE, Paste, SPIN, KEXP, Tiny Mix Tapes, Folk Alley, The Bluegrass Situation, and lots more.

Devon Leger’s Journalist Portfolio

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A conversation with Alice Gerrard: "That was just the way it was back then, I mean, it was defini...

A conversation with Alice Gerrard: "That was just the way it was back then, I mean, it was defini...

A pivotal and pioneering figure in the history of US old-time and bluegrass, Alice Gerrard sits down with Dev…

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Best Of 2025: Indie Roots - MAGNET Magazine

Best Of 2025: Indie Roots - MAGNET Magazine

MAGNET's Devon Leger picks the best indie-roots releases of the year

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KITHFOLK's Best Trad of 2025

KITHFOLK's Best Trad of 2025

More than just a Top 10, here are 22 albums and a look at some overarching trends in Trad and Roots Music thi…

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Roots Round-Up (Natalie Padilla, Danny Paisley, Kassi Valazza, and more) | Songlines

Roots Round-Up (Natalie Padilla, Danny Paisley, Kassi Valazza, and more) | Songlines

A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Brivele, Natalie Padilla, …

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Wes Corbett - Drift - Review

Wes Corbett - Drift - Review

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Songbook: 'Oldenfjord' with Sam Amidon and Grey Larsen | Songlines

Songbook: 'Oldenfjord' with Sam Amidon and Grey Larsen | Songlines

On his new record, Sam Amidon has recorded Grey Larsen's Nordic melody. The two artists tell Devon Léger abou…

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Review | Songlines

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By Devon Leger
| Songlines Magazine Verified
Rating: ★★★★★ View album and artist details Artist/band: Wes Corbett Label: Adhyâropa Records January/2026 Nashville bluegrass banjo stalwart Wes Corbett’s new album, Drift, is surprisingly spectacular. A member of the Sam Bush Band, Corbett realised that recording an all-instrumental album of original bluegrass tunes in Nashville meant he had access to some of the best players in the world.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

No Depression

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

I've been having a lot of fun with social media journalism on TikTok!