Plain Mister Smith returns with his sophomore album, Bric-a-Brac Attack, out today, 7 August 2026, via Amelia Records. A versatile musician, he previously played guitar with Canadian darkwave outfit Moev and currently performs as cellist for the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. Under this moniker, his work has earned support from NPR Music, 1883 Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Under The Radar, Earmilk, METAL, Noctis Mag, Atwood Mag and others. Splitting his time between Vancouver and London, he crafts eclectic indie-folk soundscapes marked by sharp lyricism and a persistent introspective edge.
The album opens with the focus track ‘Grindavik’, immediately establishing a reflective atmosphere. Shimmering acoustic guitars set the tone as Plain Mister Smith revisits the Icelandic town of Grindavík, recently marked by volcanic unrest. The track weaves vivid storytelling with a palpable sense of longing. progressive, groove-driven drum patterns anchor the evolving chord progressions, lending the piece both intimacy and expansiveness. Guest appearances from Jordan Klassen and Kitt contribute additional depth and resonance.
Plain Mister Smith shared: “The recent volcanic eruptions in Grindavik show the earth in distress, and are an analogy for a relationship in distress. In the same way I hoped the fissures in the earth would meld and heal, I also hoped the fissure in the relationship would heal.”
Bric-a-Brac attack Tracklist:
1. Grindavik featuring Jordan Klassen & Kitt
2. Miss Sunshine
3. We were called the Foxx featuring Findlay Brown
4. Andy Warhol featuring Leeroy Stagger
5. Dream Gigantic featuring Findlay Brown and Krystle Dos Santos
6. Lucian & Francis featuring Tyson Mostenbocher
7. Dream to be Free featuring Jordan Klassen
8. Ring of Fire featuring Jordan Klassen
9. Fragmentary World featuring Jordan Klassen and Kitt
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