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DannyWatts

When Danny Watts started Downtown Patriots, this multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer wanted a sound that captured his love of grunge but with a modern twist of energy.

Originally hailing from Colchester, UK (home of Britpop popularist band Blur) and after training as a sound engineer, Danny worked in various London studios, before opening his own writing and production base in Southwark.

Formed in 2011 by Watts, Downtown Patriots has become a one-man band that has garnered a reputation for his unique blend of classic rock, indie, and 80’s influences. The sound is characterised by gritty guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with a wide audience.

"I love all forms of music, so I write what I want to listen to and this comes out in the form of various types of rock or folk/alt country or even neo-classical.  But I certainly a real kick from plugging in an electric guitar in to an amp and cranking it up via a good distortion pedal."

"No One Needs To Know (feat. Mace)" is the latest single to be released by Downtown Patriots on 10th October 2024, and can be heard via this private Soundcloud link


 

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Past & Present Players

  • Danny Watts – Vocals, Drums, Guitars, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Kazoo, percussion, saxophone, horn and string arrangements

  • James Duncan (2011) – Drums “Guiding Light EP and Love EP”

  • Ben Cochrane (2017 - 2019) – Drums “Legacy Album”

  • Mace (2022 - Present) – Additional vocals

Discography

  • Albums:

    • Legacy (2019)

    • Dance Out Of The Dark (2023)

  • EPs:

    • Guiding Light (2011)

      • Standout Tracks: "Guiding Light," "You Are"

    • Love EP (2011)

      • Standout Tracks: "Lucky," "Love"

    • We Don’t Need You (2023)

      • Standout Tracks: "An Angel Kicks My Ass," "Lose A Little Faith" 

  • Singles:

    • "Bob Crane" (2021)

    • "Poppy Weeps In The Dark" (2022)

    • "Falling Moon II" (2022)

    • “Lose A Little Faith” (2022)

    • “Your Burden” (2023)

    • “One Night Stand” (2023)

    • “An Angel Kicks My Ass” (2023)

    • “Christmas Is Here” (2023)

    • Single: "All My Life" (2024)

  • Latest Release:

    • Single: "No One Needs To Know (feat. Mace)" (2024)

Press

  • The Metal Asylum: "Danny’s voice is ideal for this type of music. It is strong and powerful with a grittiness that is so prevalent in grunge and alternative rock and it’s his voice that really makes the track stand out.”

  • Music Arenagh: "The production on “Said and Done” is impeccable, with each instrument expertly layered to create a lush and textured sound that will transport you back to the glory days of ’90s alternative rock. Downtown Patriots sophisticated guitar work, strong bass lines, and repetitive percussion rhythms create a soundscape reminiscent of Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.”

  • Mesmerized: "I’m about to sink my teeth into the entire “Dance Out Of The Dark” album.  Watts’ raw energy and emotion have really resonated with me, and he’s a musician that I’ll certainly be following closely."

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