Introducing a timeless traditional set-up and a brilliantly original song – Brendan McKinney & the 99 Brown Dogs made a hearty first impression, with the unbelievably catchy folk-rock anthem James Dunn’s Daughter.
Emerging complete with a brilliantly retro and rather hilarious set of animated visuals, James Dunn’s Daughter unfolds as a catchy organic folk groove, with raspy vocals that feel born to perform in this way.
The track follows short and classic folk lines of quirky rhymes and scenes that hold attention throughout. No moment is wasted, no filler necessary – the song is sharp and witty, heartfelt and interesting; an absolute earworm but also one that naturally prompts you to set off on your own internet deep-dive to back up the conceptual connection.
James Dunn’s Daughter is a superb original track, a refreshing take on the ever-engaging folk set-up, with a catchy Irish riff and jig at its core, and a lyrical thread that captivates from start to finish.
It’s a high bar to set for an introduction to a new band, but that’s almost essential as a starting point these days. Brendan McKinney & the 99 Brown Dogs are onto a winning formula with this. Absolutely worth a multitude of streams this summer, and be certain to check out a live show from the band if the opportunity arises – a festival gem for sure.
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