‘Breakdown’ drives a rather anthemic yet melancholic listening experience. Born out of Youth Pastor and Worship Leader Dustin Burkhard’s music project ONEWAY, the record blends highly meaningful and poignant songwriting with darker alt-rock production, deeply steeped in epic and anthemic character. ‘Breakdown’ carries a great deal of urgency and intensity, as it echoes painful memories and the willingness to push past a difficult situation. The song’s production mirrors such a powerful ethos, with bold guitars and thunderous drums helping get the message across.
Mentioning Casting Crowns and Skillet as some of his main inspirations, Dustin Burkhard doubles down on his functional music flair; you see, he’s making art that serves a role, art that has a mission. That mission is to inspire and help others. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Burkhard has spent 15 years to date serving his religious community. ONEWAY neatly fits into that.
As we are told, ‘Breakdown’ “was born out of Dustin’s own traumatic experiences and the emotional weight of trying to remain strong for his family, youth group, and congregation while internally feeling close to collapse. The song captures the tension of appearing steady on the outside while quietly falling apart within, offering a deeply personal message that will resonate with anyone who has carried silent pain.” We wouldn’t expect anything less from ONEWAY: a deeply meaningful and personal song, one that will serve as inspiration and relief for anyone trying to be their best in complex circumstances.
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