Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin carved out a bold space in country-rock and Americana last year with her genre debut, Emotional Rodeo - a critically acclaimed breakthrough that saw her topping charts and gracing stages like the iconic C2C Festival. Fast-forward to summer 2025, and she's gearing up for an even wilder, Nashville-infused ride with her gripping new single, ‘
Houston,’ a sharply relatable track that reframes solitude not as loneliness, but as peace and joy.
‘Houston’ showcases Janet’s gift for weaving deeply personal lyricism into traditional honky-tonk soundscapes. With handclaps, shimmering guitar solos, and acoustic-country energy, her smoky vocals cut through the mix with her signature snarl. The timeless chorus - “Houston / I got so many problems” - is delivered with raw grit and emotional fire, instantly pulling listeners in to her grasp.
The bittersweet song celebrates the freedom Janet finds in isolation, whether wandering a desolate beach or riding horseback through the countryside. What once felt like a frightening emptiness has become a place of renewal and tranquility. “I feel like super-rural living, in a lot of ways, is like being in outer space. Both exist on the fringes of civilisation and reality,” she explains. “Houston, I got so many problems” nods to the iconic “Houston, we have a problem” - but here, it's ironic. There’s no mission control.Just her. No panic. Just the empowering quiet of self-reliance.
Janet’s music consistently champions self-empowerment, whether she's unpacking mental health, relationships, or inner reflection. ‘Houston’ reads like a new chapter in which she revels in her own company and mind, encouraging others to find comfort in the unknown. With a powerful vocal performance that echoes the spirit of country legends like Dolly Parton, paired with her signature witty lyricism, it’s clear: Janet’s Americana era isn’t just thriving: it’s here to soundtrack the summer once again.
