Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin makes a powerful return with the official release of the much-loved fan favourite “Working For The Man”, out on 10th April.
Written over a decade ago during a rainy writing session in a Portobello Road flat with Jack Savoretti when she was just 17, “Working For The Man” pulses with restless energy and a fierce desire for independence. Born from frustration with the “rat race,” the pressure to conform, and the exhaustion of watching loved ones grind away in an unforgiving system, the song has remained a staple of Janet’s live shows for thirteen years. Fans have long demanded its official release, and now it finally arrives, as timely and relevant as ever.
Co-produced by Janet alongside Jurgen Korduletsch and Rick Chambers, mixed by six-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Vance Powell, and mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios, the track bursts with jangling guitars, crashing drums, spirited piano, and Janet’s signature country-tinged vocals edged with Americana grit and soul. It builds from brooding tension into a soaring, gloriously chaotic crescendo that perfectly captures the urge to break free and reclaim control.
Jack Savoretti said of Janet: “I have always loved Janet’s voice and admired her approach to music. She has always done things her own way.”
Janet reflects: “Even though it’s still tough and I’m by no means rich, I’m living and dying by my own sword. That system hasn’t changed; it still angers me. That’s why the song still feels so true.”
“Working For The Man” kicks off an exciting year for Janet, following the success of her 2025 deluxe album Not My First Emotional Rodeo (a follow-up to the chart-topping Emotional Rodeo). She will bring her unique country-rock sound to the stage with upcoming live dates, including London’s Camden Club (2 April), In It Together Festival (22 May), Belladrum Festival (30 July), and more.
About Janet Devlin
Janet Devlin is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her raw honesty, enchanting vocals, and genre-blending style that fuses country, rock, and folk. Since rising to prominence on The X Factor as a teenager, she has carved out her own path as an independent artist, releasing critically acclaimed albums and building a dedicated fanbase through heartfelt songwriting and electrifying live performances.