Ships In The Night And So Obvious — DEVIN CECCHETTO: From a Personal Story to a Summer Track

Devin Cecchetto is not only an actress known for her role as the younger version of Evelyn Goodwin in the Canadian series The Way Home about healing family and personal traumas through time travel via a mysterious pond, but also a singer-songwriter. She doesn’t limit herself to one genre, as she grew up listening to all kinds of music — and that helped her find balance between styles and, most importantly, feel free in her music.

This week, she released a light, summery track called “So Obvious” along with a music video for the song. This summer, she’s been diving deep into music and opened up to Drive Music Media about the heartfelt creation of “Ships in the Night”, inspired by her life story, and the effortlessly breezy “So Obvious”.

Interviewer: Aside from acting, you also dedicate a lot of time to music. Can you tell us more about that part of your life? At what age did you realize more consciously that you wanted to be not just an actress, but also a singer?

Devin: Absolutely! Music has always been at the heart of who I am. I actually started out singing before I ever stepped into acting. When I was six, I used to sing O’ Canada at conferences and even performed in operas when they needed children’s voices. It was my first real introduction to being on stage, and I completely fell in love with it.

That passion for music never left me. It’s why I chose to pursue a degree in musical theatre, I didn’t want to let go of singing, but I also knew I wanted to keep developing my craft as an actor. Both disciplines have always been deeply important to me, and I’ve spent my life finding ways to move between the two and let them feed each other creatively.

Interviewer: What genre would you say you identify with most as a singer, and why? Are you open to experimenting with different styles?

Devin: I’d say I’m a very curious person by nature, so I’ve always jumped between different styles of singing depending on where I’m at creatively. Early on, classical music played a big role in my life, especially through opera and musical theatre training. Then, growing up, my dad introduced me to a lot of ’70s music — The Beatles, David Bowie, Prince, Queen — and I was really drawn to that bold, genre-bending energy.

As I got older, I started gravitating toward more indie sounds, artists like Phoebe Bridgers really inspired me with their rawness and emotional honesty. And now, I’m having a lot of fun leaning into a more pop-forward direction. My new single really plays with that fun, carefree energy, while my last release, Ships in the Night, was more stripped back and soulful. I love that music gives me the freedom to explore different parts of myself, I never want to box myself into just one sound.

Interviewer: Of the songs you’ve already released, which one holds the most special meaning for you — and why?

Devin: “Ships in the Night” holds a really special place in my heart. It was one of the first songs where I allowed myself to be completely honest in the lyrics, it reflects a personal chapter in my life, and writing it was incredibly healing. There’s something powerful about turning a past experience into something beautiful and vulnerable that others can connect with.

That said, my very first single, “Gone,” will always be meaningful too. It marked the moment I decided to fully put myself out there as a musician. Sharing my own music with the world for the first time was a huge leap, and I’ll never forget the mix of fear and excitement that came with it.

Interviewer: This May — your new music video for “Ships in the Night” has been out. Tell us a bit about the song. What message do you want to share with people through it, and what was the filming process like? What made you choose that specific location?

Devin: I’m so excited that the “Ships in the Night” music video has been out since May, this project feels truly timeless to me. The song actually started as a poem, and it evolved in the studio into something much deeper: a reflection on a very specific kind of connection, twin flames. It’s about two people who are perfectly aligned in soul and energy, but for whatever reason, the timing isn’t right. There’s this lingering closeness, a deep bond, but also the painful awareness that they may not be meant to fully come together, at least not right now. It’s that beautiful, bittersweet tension that the song tries to capture.

One of the main locations we shot at was the Bluffs, which actually holds a lot of personal meaning for me. It’s where we filmed season three, episode two of The Way Home, when Evelyn and Colton are first introduced to Delilah. That moment on the show mirrored the feeling of the song, Evelyn is beginning to understand that while she may be close to Colton in many ways, they’re not destined to be together forever. I loved being able to layer those emotional parallels into the visual storytelling of the video.

Interviewer: How do you feel about live performances? Are there any plans for a solo concert or to join a festival lineup? What kind of concept would you envision for your live show?

Devin: Oh, I love live performance, that’s honestly my biggest goal. There’s something so electric about connecting with people in real time and bringing the emotion of a song to life on stage. Right now, I’m focusing on continuing to release singles and build a body of work that feels strong and cohesive enough for a live set.

The more I write and release, the clearer my vision becomes for how I want to shape a live show, everything from the energy to the visuals to the overall mood. I’d also really love to start by opening for friends’ shows and easing into that world in a way that feels organic. I’m just excited to see where it all leads and how the live element evolves alongside the music.

Interviewer: Tell us about your light and romantic summer track that you worked on after the release of Ships in the night. What inspired you to create this song, and what was the process like while working on it?

Devin: Honestly, after releasing something a little heavier like Ships in the Night, I just felt ready for a shift, something lighter. With the warmer weather, there’s always this natural lift in my energy, and I wanted to reflect that in the music. So Obvious is really just about the joy and excitement of having a crush that’s turned into something real, the kind of feeling where it’s so clear to everyone around you that it should be a relationship already!

The song is super simple and playful, and that’s what I love about it. One of my favorite lyrics is: “It’s like your tattoo on my sleeve. Everyone can see that you’re the one.” It felt like a cute nod to my boyfriend, who actually has a full tattoo sleeve, it just made sense to include something so personal and real.

I hope when people hear the song and see the video, they feel that same joy and lightness. That’s really all I want to share with it.

Interviewer: In addition to releasing the track, you’re also dropping a music video this Friday for your new song So Obvious. What was the filming process like? What was the most challenging part of it, and what came naturally or effortlessly?Tell us about the team that worked with you on the video.

Devin: For the Ships in the Night music video, we had a team of about ten people, and it was definitely a full-on shoot day. We started around 6 AM and didn’t wrap until close to 9 PM. There were multiple locations, so it took hours to get everything we needed, and it was cold! At one point I was soaking wet, but then the sun came out at just the right moment. It honestly felt kind of magical, even though it was a lot of work. That shoot was really about intention, storytelling, and emotion and I’m proud of what we created.

On the other hand, the video for So Obvious, which drops this Friday, came together in a totally different way. Everything just kind of landed in my lap, and it unfolded more organically, driven by fun and expression rather than structure. Joshua Tree was the perfect backdrop. There’s something about that place that feels otherworldly, so raw and inspiring. It really pushed me to go ahead with the video and release the song faster than I originally planned. It just felt right.

Interviewer: Will you be focusing more on acting in films for now?

Devin: I’m really excited about it but I’ve decided to hold off on releasing it for now as I shift gears and head back into acting. I want to be fully present for that chapter, and then come back to music with fresh energy when the timing feels right.

Interviewer: Are there any other upcoming releases in the works? We’d love for you to share a bit with our readers!

Devin: A song I’m absolutely madly in love with, but I’m holding onto that one for a little longer, probably until September or October. I’m heading back into filming soon, so I need to switch gears and give some focus to the acting side of my brain for a bit. But I promise, more music is definitely on the way, and I’m so excited for what’s next.

Pictures were provided by Devin Cecchetto