[11] They released several critically acclaimed albums, which met with moderate commercial success, as well as minor hits such as "Shot by Both Sides" and "A Song from Under the Floorboards".

Magazine reformed in February 2009, initially performing on a tour of five dates, and subsequently continued playing live and began to record new material.

[13] In 2001, he teamed up with Buzzcocks colleague Pete Shelley for the first time in twenty-five years, and released the much-anticipated Buzzkunst under the name ShelleyDevoto.

In 2002, Devoto had a small part in the movie 24 Hour Party People, a film about Manchester's Factory Records.

The real-life Devoto breaks the fourth wall by addressing the camera and stating, deadpan, "I definitely don't remember this happening".

Magazine reformed in February 2009, with former Luxuria partner Noko replacing the deceased John McGeoch on guitar.

These took place at the O2 Apollo in Manchester and the O2 Academy in Brixton [14] A number of bands continue to be influenced by his work.