Soul Sucker

If you’ve ever had the urge to scream “you suck!” at your emotionally unavailable ex, gaslighting boss, or that friend who only calls when they need something, Devon Michael Sedrick just dropped the track for you. “You Suck” is a cheeky, catchy, and gloriously petty anthem tailor-made for anyone who’s danced through the drama but is finally done. Sedrick, a rising queer indie-pop artist based in LA, knows a thing or two about toxic dynamics. The song was inspired by a former supervisor who went from calling him “the best” to yelling at him the next minute. “It was emotional whiplash,” he says. “The texts he would send me gave me anxiety—he was sucking the life out of me.”

“You Suck” is Devon’s glitter-drenched way of drawing a boundary with a smile. Written and produced entirely by him, the track fuses alt-pop edge with his one-man-band looping style, a skill he honed after moving to Los Angeles and riding out the pandemic in creative solitude. The result is a vibrant, layered sound that pulses with energy and honesty—perfect for that 2 a.m. moment on the dancefloor when you remember your worth and delete the text you were about to send. “This is the first time I’ve really said what I wanted to say,” Devon explains. “It’s a liberating reminder that you can laugh and still reclaim your power.”

Raised in a chaotic, mixed-race Mormon household in Idaho—think six kids, a Filipino mom, and a European dad—Devon’s music reflects the journey of someone who’s had to find his voice in loud rooms and conservative spaces. He left the church, came out, and now embraces music as a tool for personal liberation. “You Suck” is fun, yes, but it sits on top of deeper emotional terrain. His lyrics tackle everything from rage and shame to mental health struggles, inviting listeners to confront and celebrate all parts of themselves.

For NYC gay clubgoers who live for late-night drama and early-morning healing, “You Suck” is a bop with bite. Whether you’re pre-gaming in Hell’s Kitchen, cooling down at The Eagle, or shaking it off at House of Yes, Devon’s got your back. The song is now streaming on all major platforms, and an intimate acoustic version is on YouTube. His debut album is coming later this year, and if “You Suck” is any indication, it’s going to be a soulful, no-holds-barred ride.

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