DMAC BURNS DELIVERS A POWERFUL ‘BREAKDOWN’
DMac Burns has crafted an exciting single, ‘Breakdown,’ blending reggae with a rocksteady vibe and old-school R&B harmonies. An intriguing detuned lead guitar adds a Lofi indie touch, creating a unique soundscape.
The song explores the heavy concept of emotional scapegoating—where one person’s unresolved pain is unfairly placed on another. Burns explains that this leads to a mental breakdown for all involved, mirroring the chaos we often see in both personal relationships and society.
THIS THOUGHT-PROVOKING TRACK WILL RESONATE WITH ANYONE NAVIGATING STRUGGLES
The track’s layered sound comes from a global collaboration. Burns, an Irish-based New Yorker, worked alongside longtime bandmates Danny McDonald, Matías Saldivia, Rocky Russo, Seth Nicholson, and Glik. Adding a rich brass section, Brazilian musicians Paulo de Viveiro, Marcelo Freitas, and Javier Gomes bring the trumpet, saxophone, and trombone to life.
Recorded across New York, Cork, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo, Breakdown was mixed by Victor Rice, ensuring a polished yet raw feel. This thought-provoking track will resonate with anyone navigating personal or societal struggles.
CREDITS
Danny McDonald | Lead Vocals, Guitar
Matías Saldivia Comas | Keyboards
Rocky Russo | Bass
Seth Nicholson | Drums, Backing Vocals
Glik | Percussion
Paulo de Viveiro | Trumpet
Marcelo Freitas | Tenor Sax
Jaziel Gomes | Trombone
Artwork | ASCO
Writing & Production | Danny McDonald, Matías Saldivia Comas, Rocky Russo, Seth Nicholson
Mixing | Victor Rice, Studio Duke
Mastering | Fernando Sanches, Studio El Rocha
ABOUT DMAC BURNS
DMac Burns, the stage name of singer-songwriter Danny McDonald, blends reggae, dub, R&B, and indie rock into soulful, lyric-driven songs. Raised in New York, he started his solo project in Washington Heights in 2020.
After moving to West Cork, Ireland, in 2022, DMac Burns teamed up with Buenos Aires-born keyboardist Matías Saldivia. Together, they’ve developed a dynamic dub-based sound, releasing their Pulse EP in June 2024, produced by reggae legend Victor Rice.
