We previously featured Downtown Patriots for his progressive and immersive single, Said And Done, so when we heard that the rising star had just released, Your Burden, we couldn’t wait to listen and feed back.
Drawing us in with an immersive Brit-rock soundscape and evocative, introspective prose, Downtown Patriots opens Your Burden with a sense of intrigue, and poetic prowess.
The opus expands with instrumental mastery and charismatic depth, as Danny Watts, the voice and mastermind behind the moniker, shares his perspective and cerebral nature with charm.
We appreciate the contemporary nature of the mix, with sonic throwbacks to the 90s. The dynamic and astral guitar nuances in the sound design allow the composition to take on a dimensional nature, which fits perfectly with the artist’s message and philosophical depth.
Danny cites artists ranging from ABBA to Zappa as his influences, and we feel that fans of Blur will also be able to connect with Your Burden, although there is no doubt that what Downtown Patriots creates is unique to his own design.
We have added the profound and introspective Your Burden to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Downtown Patriots, including the entire Dance Out Of The Dark album.