Sir Winston embraces the politics of dancing with his rabble-rousing, fire-starting breakbeat banger and visualizer video Breathe Free — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Crossing the feverish, frenetic populsion of classic Prodigy with the timely topicality and vocal sneer of Sleaford Mods, the Australian-born, New York-based musician offers a pointed comment on American’s shifting identity, beliefs and attitudes. Inspired by The New Colossus — the Emma Lasarus poem inscribed at the base of The Statue of Liberty — it questions whether the country still holds up to its founding ideals of welcoming the world’s tired, poor, huddled masses:
“They will tell you that the future is over
And there is no way to resist
When you’re down when your alienated
Raise up your fist
And they will tell you that you have to stop
Banging on the golden door
Mild eyes are shedding tears
Her flame it burns no more
Yearning to breathe free
That’s where it ends.”
“I’ve always felt an affinity to The Statue of Liberty — she’s more than just a statue, she’s a fierce and powerful symbol,” says Sir Winston. “I often go down to the water and stare out at her. She makes me think big. But with all the chaos and noise right now, I can’t help but wonder, if America’s forgotten what truly made it genuinely great in the first place.”
Ultimately, Breathe Free isn’t a heavy-handed political statement — it’s more like a late-night reflection set to a beat that won’t quit. The track still works as a proper club tune, with a rolling bassline and crisp drums keeping it moving. Breathe Free feels stripped-back but purposeful, built around tough beats, eerie synths, and a vocal that drifts between ghostly and urgent. It’s not overproduced, just the right amount of grit to keep it raw and real.
Sir Winston’s got a distinct vibe — always in a black suit, cap, and dark glasses, like he’s stepping out of a neo-noir film. That aesthetic carries into his music, too. Breathe Free is no different — it’s the kind of track that gets stuck in your head, not just because of the melody but because of the feeling it leaves behind.
Check out the video for Breathe Free above, hear more from Sir Winston below, and visit him on his website, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
