THURSTON MOORE launches Devon Ross

In this special episode of LaunchLeft, guest host Thurston Moore launches rising artist Devon Ross to celebrate the release of her new EP, Pinups. The project—a four-song digital release on Moore's Daydream Library Series—reimagines classic tracks through Ross's raw, minimalist, and emotionally charged lens. From analog nostalgia to DIY recording techniques, this conversation dives deep into Ross's creative process, musical influences, and the timeless power of reinterpretation. Then, listeners will be treated to 'Killer', the song that first put Devon Ross on Thurston Moore's radar. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ The story behind Devon Ross's EP Pinups and its stripped-down, home-recorded sound ✅ How artists like Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman shaped Devon's musical identity ✅ Tension between convenience and connection in modern music consumption ✅ Why cover songs can be acts of discovery, not imitation ✅ Ross's approach to recording entirely solo using minimal tools (even a phone drum app) LaunchLeft champions artists for whom radical creativity is a necessity. Support these artists by streaming, sharing, and showing up at live events. Donate to keep independent, left-of-center voices thriving. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate,

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THURSTON MOORE launches Devon Ross is an episode from LaunchLeft by Kast Media.

This episode is 45:25 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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