[1] The group blends americana, folk, bluegrass, old time, country, blues, jazz, punk and ragtime music.

Bernhard and McBean are originally from near Brattleboro, Vermont, where they played music together as childhood friends and when they were in high school.

After the release of their live album, the band signed with independent label Milan Records, which specializes in film scores and soundtracks.

[11] On June 4, 2018, The Devil Makes Three announced their new studio album, Chains Are Broken, which was produced by Ted Hutt and released on August 24, 2018, via New West Records.

In 2019 Lucia Turino stepped back from performing live with The Devil Makes Three, and was replaced on the road by longtime collaborator MorganEve Swain.

The album was recorded by the new trio of Pete Bernhard, Cooper Bean and MorganEve Swain (taking over from Lucia Turino on upright bass and vocals).