Tag: Brendan McKinney

“Naima” Notes: AriSawkaDoria’s Jazzy Incantation

AriSawkaDoria. The name alone sounds like an incantation, a summoning of something… interesting. This trio—KJ Sawka, he of Pendulum and Destroid percussive prowess, Joe Doria, finger-dancing on the Hammond B3, and Ari Joshua, weaving guitar spells, it made no sense and perfect sense on paper. Their latest offering? A single, "Naima." Coltrane's "Naima." Bold. Did someone order a plate of unexpected sonic delights? Because...

Dax Releases Deeply Personal Single “Lonely Dirt Road”

Dax (Daniel Nwosu Jr.), a Nigerian-Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, has won multiple golden awards for his music that deals with mental health, faith, and social problems. With more than 8 million YouTube followers and millions of plays across all platforms, Dax has become a major voice in modern music. He keeps pushing the limits of his craft while keeping real stories at the heart...

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...