Olivia Rodrigo's label boss spots Devon Again at festival, books her for 10 LA shows

Devon Again will perform for an estimated 200,000 people at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles next January. The alt-pop artist, whose real name is Devon Johanningmeier, has been booked to open for Olivia Rodrigo for ten nights as part of the latter's arena tour.

Johanningmeier, who is 23, recently signed with Amusement Records, the imprint run by producer Dan Nigro. Nigro previously produced records for both Rodrigo and Chappell Roan. Devon Again is the second artist to join Nigro's label. Her previous releases, including the 2025 EP In Order, helped establish her reputation in the industry.

The tour follows Johanningmeier's performance at the Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine last August. She shared the stage with several established musicians, including Sarah McLachlan, Kathleen Hanna, Chappell Roan, and Shirley Manson. Rodrigo, who was also present at the festival, secured the opening slot for Johanningmeier.

Rodrigo praised the younger artist in an email to The Los Angeles Times. She described Johanningmeier as having a specific energy and being an incredible person. Rodrigo noted that Johanningmeier joined the festival lineup at the eleventh hour without hesitation. The producer called the artist's sound vulnerable, raw, and beautiful.

Johanningmeier grew up in Colorado before moving to Los Angeles at age 18. She now lives in a small house in an east-side neighborhood with several roommates. Her early music gained traction on TikTok during the pandemic. She developed a style that blended electro-folk-rock with distinct, quirky production elements.

The upcoming tour marks a major step in her career. Johanningmeier admitted that the scale of the opportunity frightens her. She expressed concern about the pressures of fame and the expectations placed on public figures. She noted that she wants to remain a real person rather than just a product being sold to an audience.

Producer Jon Buscema, who works closely with Johanningmeier, said the artist needs protected space to create good music. Nigro added that he is taking an A&R role with her while ensuring she has the freedom to define her own path. He emphasized that every artist's trajectory is different and should not be compared to others.

Johanningmeier is currently finishing her debut album, which she hopes to release next year. Recent singles like Snake the Drain showcase her ability to shift genres, from country-rock riffs to pop structures. She remains focused on capturing the emotional range of her generation in her new work.