In his new single "I'm Gonna Ride", Pat Hatt delivers an open-road anthem that's as much about freedom as it is about sensuous delight. Off his self-titled EP, the single channels the soul of Folk Rock, the sheen of Indie Rock, and the melodic hook of Power Pop into a joyous FM companion for a freewheeling road trip. "I'm Gonna Ride" calls you to unhook from the ordinary and to lean into the unpolished grit of nature, adventure, and personal uprising. It's a lived-in, honest song, the kind you don't just sing, you feel.
Pat's delivery rides proudly and confidently, floating above the warm, guitar-led production as if to emulate the peaks and troughs of those desert dunes. Filmed by Pat and his fiancée, Brianna Wiest, in the sun-baked span of Joshua Tree National Park, the music video meets the poetic Americana that is fast fading. Shots of Pat playing live among the rocks, riding shotgun through the dust in a '60s van, and tearing through the scenery on a Harley chopper, the video is a pulse. Edited by Joel DeMartino of Acid Palms Productions, the visuals complement the concepts of movement, connection, and personal exploration.
"I'm Gonna Ride" is constructed from the hallmarks of a travel record. Its depths reveal growth in both artistic and personal senses. It's not a road song alone, but a song for anyone who's looking to move forward, be it spiritually, metaphorically, or in a car. With this track, Pat Hatt proves himself not only a versatile singer but also demonstrates music's ability to transport us to some incredible places. Whether you're at the wheel, lost in contemplation, or somewhere in between, "I'm Gonna Ride" wants you to drive frequently enough that the horizon can't be the only thing that changes.
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