Devon Again to Open 10 Shows for Olivia Rodrigo

Devon Again will open for Olivia Rodrigo for 10 nights at the Intuit Dome in January. The 23-year-old singer, known for her blue hair and alt-pop sound, will perform to audiences of approximately 20,000 per show as part of Rodrigo's arena tour. She recently signed to the Interscope imprint of producer Dan Nigro.

Johanningmeier arrived in Los Angeles at 18. She lived in a communal house in East Hollywood that held 24 people. Her music gained traction on TikTok during the pandemic. She released several EPs before finding her footing with the 2025 record 'In Order.' That album featured the single 'Cherry Cola.'

Rodrigo booked Johanningmeier for the Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine in August. Rodrigo called the move a last-minute decision. 'She jumped right into Daisy Chain Fields in the 11th hour without even a second thought,' Rodrigo wrote in an email. Johanningmeier shared the stage with Sarah McLachlan, Kathleen Hanna, and Chappell Roan. She recalled seeing Stevie Nicks backstage but did not introduce herself.

The artist now shares a small house in an artsy east side neighborhood with roommates. She keeps a giant stuffed alligator on her bed. Nigro, who produced hits for Rodrigo and Chappell Roan, is taking a hands-on approach with her catalog. He aims to help her navigate the industry while protecting her creative space. 'Every trajectory has a different path,' Nigro said.

Johanningmeier is finishing her debut album, which she hopes to release next year. Her latest single, 'Snake the Drain,' from June, features a country rock style. The song contrasts with her earlier work, which leans into electro-folk and dark themes. She wrote 'Snake the Drain' after creating music she described as a swirling stew of sadness.

The tour will mark a major shift in her daily life. She currently buys coffee and bakery goods in her neighborhood without much attention. The upcoming run will change that dynamic. She has expressed anxiety about the pressure of fame. 'My friends from high school have such beautiful lives and unique perspectives on how to make the world better,' Johanningmeier said. She worries about becoming a product rather than a person.

Producer Jon Buscema works closely with Johanningmeier on her sound. He described her writing process as feeling like driving a race car. Nigro emphasized the importance of rest for artists at this stage. 'Try to give people space to feel free in making music,' he said. Johanningmeier plans to continue recording while preparing for the tour.

The artist remains connected to the music that shaped her youth. She recently saw Hayley Williams at a show. 'When I was looking at her, it felt like I was looking at my 15-year-old self,' Johanningmeier said. She started her career running a Hayley Williams fan page in Colorado. Now she performs to tens of thousands of fans.