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."
Past & Present Players
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Danny Watts – Vocals, Drums, Guitars, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Kazoo, percussion, saxophone, horn and string arrangements
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James Duncan (2011) – Drums “Guiding Light EP and Love EP”
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Ben Cochrane (2017 - 2019) – Drums “Legacy Album”
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Mace (2022 - Present) – Additional vocals
Discography
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Albums:
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Legacy (2019)
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Dance Out Of The Dark (2023)
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EPs:
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Guiding Light (2011)
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Standout Tracks: "Guiding Light," "You Are"
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Love EP (2011)
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Standout Tracks: "Lucky," "Love"
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We Don’t Need You (2023)
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Standout Tracks: "An Angel Kicks My Ass," "Lose A Little Faith"
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Singles:
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"Bob Crane" (2021)
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"Poppy Weeps In The Dark" (2022)
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"Falling Moon II" (2022)
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“Lose A Little Faith” (2022)
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“Your Burden” (2023)
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“One Night Stand” (2023)
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“An Angel Kicks My Ass” (2023)
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“Christmas Is Here” (2023)
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Single: "All My Life" (2024)
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Latest Release:
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Single: "No One Needs To Know (feat. Mace)" (2024)
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Press
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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.”
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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.”
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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."
Media
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Website: www.downtownpatriots.com
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Facebook: facebook.com/downtownpatriots
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Instagram: instagram.com/downtownpatriots