Devon Cole’s 'Play House' Is a Bright, Bold Romp Through Modern Romance
- Stevie Connor
- Apr 5
- 2 min read
Photo Credit: Kirt Barnett
Canadian pop powerhouse and feminist anthem-slinger Devon Cole is back — and she’s playin’ for keeps. Her brand-new single “Play House”, out now via Arista Records, is everything we’ve come to love (and low-key crave) from the rising star: fun, flirty, and fantastically unapologetic.
With a cheeky wink and a groove that just won’t quit, “Play House” struts onto the scene with the kind of effortless confidence Devon’s been dialing up with every release. Equal parts funky and R&B-flavored, the track lays down a soulful, feel-good beat while Devon coos about domestic bliss — with a twist. Forget picket fences and laundry folded just right — this is about making out on the couch while the dishes soak, thank you very much.
“Oh, now I’m not sayin’ / We should get married but baby / I like to play house, I like to make out,” she sings with her signature airy ease, spinning the mundanity of grown-up life into something hot, playful, and powerfully feminine. This isn’t just housewife fantasy—it’s a reclamation of intimacy and joy on her own damn terms.
As Devon herself puts it, “‘Play House’ keeps with my other releases because it’s funky, playful, and zesty… I’m not trying to be anything or anyone, I’m just being myself.” And that honesty shines. There’s a freedom to this song — a breath of fresh, flirty air that lands somewhere between your favorite rom-com and a dancefloor confession.
It’s no surprise really—Devon’s been on a roll. Her Two Shades Blonder EP, which dropped last year to waves of critical love, saw her flexing her songwriting muscles with tracks like the sugar-sweet “Sugar Daddy,” the soul-baring “Good Guy,” and the endlessly catchy “I Got You” (a top 10 smash in Canada and, frankly, the kind of tune that makes you believe in best friend soulmates). Across it all, she balances her signature themes — empowerment, insecurity, sass, sensuality — with warmth and whip-smart wit.
She’s a genre-blender with a heart, a hitmaker who knows how to stir conversation and emotion in equal measure. Whether she’s calling out double standards (“W.I.T.C.H.”), reclaiming desire (“Hey Cowboy”), or leaning into vulnerability (“Call U After Rehab”), Devon’s built a discography that feels like a group chat with your most unfiltered friends.
Her stats speak for themselves — 218 million+ streams, high-profile praise from Billboard, V Magazine, and Bustle, and major tour slots with the likes of Andy Grammer and Charlotte Cardin. But what’s more exciting is what’s coming next. With “Play House”, Devon’s setting the tone for a new era — one brimming with confidence, color, and charm.
So go ahead. Let the dishes soak, put on something cute (or don’t), and let Devon Cole remind you that love, lust, and little life moments are best served with sass, soul, and a whole lotta groove.
