News
12/3/2021
Davis John Patton is just asking questions (Iowa Public Radio)
“Davis John Patton is IPR’s Artist of the Month for December.”
11/29/2021
Mixtape: Davis John Patton’s Playlist for Making Sense of Things (The Bluegrass Situation)
“Over the years, I’ve found myself drawn to songs that invite me to make sense of these things. These songs hold a tension as they intelligently consider life and death while also expressing the candid emotions of one living in this strange existence.”
11/19/2021
Folk Songwriter Davis John Patton Shares the Intimate New EP 'Songs From Davis' (Nettwerk Music)
“Over the course of five-songs, Davis beautifully explores his roots by meditating on touchstones of his past.”
10/7/2021
Track Premiere: Davis John Patton “The Oceans” (Americana UK)
“The lyrics stick out with these scary images of a roaring ocean and thundering storm. It’s such a dark, weighty question. You’re faced with the realization you’re not the strongest person here or the greatest authority in the whole universe.”
8/30/2021
Young Folks (Last Day Deaf)
“Young folks focuses on the best, fresh folk, acoustic, singer-songwriter indie folk & alt-country jams.”
8/30/2021
Three folk singer songwriters for late August cool (Ear to the Ground)
“The warm tone from the vocal makes the whole style feel familiar. Even if you’ve never heard Patton before, his style feels like an old friend. The harmonies remind me of what I first loved about Penny and Sparrow.”
8/27/2021
Davis John Patton – ‘Rosewood’ (Music is My Life)
“I keep listening to this beauty of a song over and over, and each time, I feel myself falling in love even more.”
7/9/2021
Davis John Patton Announces New EP 'Songs From Davis' Out Nov 19; Shares New Single "Eason” (Nettwerk Music)
“Iowa-born singer, songwriter and producer Davis John Patton announces his new EP, Songs From Davis, will be out November 19th, and today he shares lead single “Eason.””
12/4/2020
Nettwerk Presents: 'Christmas Together (Wherever We Are)' (Nettwerk Music)
“In these extraordinary times, the 2020 holiday season might look different than past years, but there’s one thing that remains the same, and that is the arrival of holiday music! Nettwerk continues its long tradition of Christmas music with an all-new, 18-track holiday album, Christmas Together (Wherever We Are), out now on all digital retailers.”
10/9/2020
Three need-to-know acoustic singer songwriters (Ear to the Ground Music)
“We cover a lot of acoustic singer songwriters, so for one to stand out like this takes something special. The easy comparison for Patton is the early career John Mayer stuff. The lyrical style here, especially coming from a place of humility, contrasts from so much of the pop music scene. An acoustic heart-pour requesting grace and forgiveness… this isn’t something we hear on pop airwaves but is so important.”
10/4/2020
“Honesty” by Davis John Patton (Independent Music Review)
“I am drawn to the thick vocal tone and beautifully poetic phrase in this song. The richness in the guitar voicing is also worth noting. I have herd thousands of acoustic ballads by many fine musicians and artists alike. However this recording and guitar tone is truly special. The simplicity in the cadence and the balance in the production is stunning.”
10/3/2020
Davis John Patton Shares New Single ‘Honesty’ (Caesar Live N Loud)
“Following the previously released single ‘I’m Not an Island When I’m Alone’, ‘Honesty’ continues to showcase Davis John Patton's songwriting abilities and gorgeous vocals.”
10/2/2020
Davis John Patton Releases New EP 'Poetry' (Nettwerk Music)
“Today, singer/songwriter Davis John Patton releases his new EP Poetry via Nettwerk, which sees the troubadour using acoustic instrumentation and atmospheric production to translate life’s idiosyncrasies into five introspective and engaging folk anthems.”
9/4/20
Taste Test: Davis John Patton etches his voice onto your soul with ‘I’m Not an Island When I’m Alone’ (B-Sides & Badlands)
“2020 has wrought feelings of anxiety and isolation. Written when separated from a loved one, folk singer-songwriter Davis John Patton‘s “I’m Not an Island When I’m Alone” feels eerie yet celestial. Church bells and organ swell and envelope the listener, as Patton yearns for human connection once again, but he’s not succumbing to the blow.”
8/15/20
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 2 (Ear to the Ground Music)
“Patton commands the track with his clear vocal and incisive melody. Even though the message seems to be about a specific person (or people), the spirit of independence here is quite inspiring. It’s definitely a track to throw on your inspirational or coffeeshop playlist.”
8/14/20
Davis John Patton Shares New Single ‘I’m Not an Island When I’m Alone’ (Caesar Live N Loud)
“Davis perfectly showcases his stunning vocals and storytelling abilities.”
8/14/20
Davis John Patton Shares "I'm Not an Island When I'm Alone" From Upcoming EP 'Poetry' (Nettwerk Music)
“Today, singer/songwriter Davis John Patton shares a new song, “I’m Not an Island When I’m Alone,” from his upcoming EP Poetry. Out October 2nd via Nettwerk, Poetry sees the troubadour using acoustic instrumentation and atmospheric production to translate life’s idiosyncrasies into five introspective and engaging folk anthems.”
1/23/20
Breakout Folk Artist, Davis John Patton, Premieres “Safety” in Advance of ‘From The Garden’ (American Songwriter)
“This track is a thoughtful meditation on the questions that ran through Patton’s mind as he began to explore the next steps of his romantic relationship. While many around him were diving into marriage, Patton used his songwriting to run through the fears and questions that he held.”
11/12/19
Davis John Patton Shares Video For "We Can Find A Place" + Announces New EP (Nettwerk Music)
“Singer/songwriter Davis John Patton joins Nettwerk’s label roster and announces his new EP From The Garden will be released on January 31, 2020. On From The Garden, the Iowa-born troubadour conveys the wonder of life’s special moments over a soundtrack of lithe acoustic instruments and atmospheric production.”
11/11/19
Singer/Songwriter Davis John Patton’s Stirring Homecoming “We Can Find a Place” (Atwood Magazine)
“No matter where you are in life, you need stability; we all need to feel the weight of the ground beneath our feet, and how better to get that balance than by having some place in this world to call our own? Singer/songwriter Davis John Patton celebrates the idea of home in his poignant, sweet new folk song ‘We Can Find a Place.’”
2/22/18
EP Recommendation: Forest Park by Davis John Patton (Wolf in a Suit)
“Honestly this EP is a beauty of not only musical talent but of human endeavor. It embraces the good, the bad and from the bittersweet taste of life delivers 4 must listen gems that are perfection from beginning to end.”