Devon DeVries has built a dynamic 24-year career in the music and media industry, spanning nearly every genre, revenue stream, and creative avenue. His expertise in sync, A&R, and music marketing has shaped the success of artists and songwriters across the industry. Previously, Devon served as VP of Creative – Film/TV Music & A&R at Big Yellow Dog Music, as well as key roles at CBS/Paramount Pictures, Extreme/Sony ATV, Sony Music Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. At Big Yellow Dog, he spearheaded the company’s rise as a leader in Film/TV music within two years, securing hundreds of sync placements annually for Grammy-winning artists like Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Daniel Tashian, and Josh Kear, alongside independent talent. Currently, as co-owner and Head of Creative at The Bus Music and Underground Mix, Devon has crafted and executed sync strategies for major artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Fetty Wap, Migos and Cheat Codes, in addition to his own roster of writers and artists. His collective work has resulted in over 15,000 sync placements across all media platforms.
A recognized expert in copyright, sync strategy, and sub-publishing, Devon has shared his insights at Belmont University, MTSU, TSU, and Oakwood University as well as The Wall Street Journal. He has also contributed to industry panels and committees, including The Spot Festival (Denmark), the Music Biz Conference, and the Nashville Film Festival.