Tag: Brendan McKinney

JDL’s “Appel Manqué” Is A Soulful Critique Of Digital Distraction

JDL Music, the dynamic duo that began their journey post-COVID in 2020, has released a compelling new single, "Appel Manqué." This track, translating to “Missed Call” in English, is an enchanting blend of afro-swing and soul, offering a narrative that is as relevant as it is melodious. It stands as the first episode of their series concept “Get in the House” and marks a significant...

Punk-Adjacent Paralysis: The Sun Harmonic’s “Glory Days”.

The first listen to The Sun Harmonic’s single "Glory Days" is a jarringly familiar experience, like finding a hot-rodded engine inside your grandfather's once-sturdy grandfather clock. It’s all driving, muscular rock and roll, a glorious punk-adjacent racket built by Kaleb Hikele, Dave Skrtich, and Ian McLennan to peel the paint from the walls. Yet, nestled inside that furious momentum is a narrator stuck fast,...

Brendan McKinney’s “Fashion Magazine”: More Boot-Stomp Than Catwalk

So, Brendan McKinney and the 99 Brown Dogs drop "Fashion Magazine" into the world, and honestly, the title itself throws you for a loop...