From Sheffield, a city long known for producing musical outsiders, David J Boswell returns with “I Know What I Saw,” a fascinating detour from the dance floor into storytelling, mystery, and personal myth. Known for decades of boundary-pushing electronic work under various aliases, Boswell uses this track to slow things down and let narrative take center stage.
Taken from the forthcoming album Going Down Slow, I Know What I Saw feels like a late-night confession wrapped in electronic textures. The song draws inspiration from tales of skywatching and UFO abductions in Sheffield, but its power lies in how grounded it feels. Rather than sensationalism, Boswell approaches the subject with curiosity and restraint, letting the listener decide where belief ends and imagination begins. There’s an intimacy to Boswell’s delivery that makes the story feel lived-in rather than fictional. The production supports this approach, favoring atmosphere and pacing over club-driven urgency. It’s electronic music that listens as much as it speaks.
Boswell creates space, space for doubt, wonder, and interpretation. This approach aligns perfectly with the track’s theme, allowing the unknown to remain unresolved. For longtime listeners familiar with Boswell’s club-leaning past, this track feels like a thoughtful evolution. For new listeners, it serves as an inviting entry point for an artist unafraid to explore unconventional ideas.
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