Devin Shaffer

Devin Shaffer is a New York–based musician and visual artist known for blending hushed psychedelic folk with ambient drone, field recordings, and archival audio. Originally from Chicago, Shaffer’s music explores themes of introspection, uncertainty, and spiritual searching, often delivered with whispery vocals and intimate acoustic arrangements. After her 2021 debut album *In My Dreams I'm There*, she released her second studio album *Patience* in 2025, a record reflecting her move to New York and capturing life’s highs and lows with a sparse, folk-driven sound that invites surrender and self-acceptance.

Shaffer’s songwriting is deeply personal and often emerges from spontaneous moments, as she frequently incorporates field recordings captured with simple tools like her phone. Her work channels the intimate spirit of folk legends such as Vashti Bunyan and Sibylle Baier while updating it for a modern audience. Collaborators on *Patience* include sensitive instrumentalists on piano, drums, harp, and pedal steel, which adds to the album’s textured yet minimalist aesthetic. Songs like "Anyone," "I Guess I'm Crawling," and "All My Dreams Are Coming True" highlight her ability to convey vulnerability and quiet determination through evocative melodies and reflective lyrics.