Listening to the new DownTown Mystic EP, "Mystic Highway", is a bit like finding an old, perfectly worn-in roadmap in the glovebox of a brand new car. It has the feel of something essential, something foundational, yet it’s being used to navigate a landscape of blindingly modern anxieties. Robert Allen, the architect behind this project, isn’t just playing classic rock; he's conducting a seance...

Who are the band members and what do they play? Just me, I do all the producing and vocals How and where did you get together? Well, it all started when I was born What are the band's main influences? Misty Edwards, John Thurlow, Lil Wayne, a slew of metal bands, Mac Miller, and a lot more i can’t even think of right now. Have you played any notable gigs,...