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Aistis Shares The Beautiful Track “Plateau Botticelli”
Aistis, the enigmatic musical maestro hailing from the crossroads of Lithuania and Canada, is about to unveil a sonic masterpiece that transcends boundaries. His latest single, “Plateau Botticelli”, serves as the tantalizing prelude to his upcoming album ‘Clay’, promising a journey through the depths of human emotion and introspection.
Crafted from the confines of his home studio, ‘Clay’ emerged as a cathartic exploration of love, illusion, ego, and pain. Aistis’ lyrical prowess shines through as he navigates the complexities of relationships with wit and candor, inviting listeners to delve into a world where vulnerability meets resilience. “Plateau Botticelli” perfectly embodies the essence of the album.
When asked about how it feel to have his new track out to the world, Aistis has the following to share.
“It feels strange yet exciting to have “Plateau Botticelli” out in the world. It’s been a very insular process making the album “Clay” (that “Plateau Botticelli” is the first single from), so to have it shared and heard around the world has been one of celebration and beauty but also one of subtle grief through the letting go of something that is no longer only yours. Sort of like a send off to a metaphorical child that is graduating and moving away from home for the first time. You feel proud and know that this is the natural order of things, but it is layered with many emotions. To summarize, I’m feeling pretty good! hahaha.
Like with any art, I think it is counter-productive to tell people exactly what they should feel or take away from something, so long as they feel connected or moved by it. Catharsis is always the goal, and I hope the listener can feel a little lighter, seen, connected, or understood in the same way the many songs I love have helped and made me feel throughout my life.”
Photo credit: Sophia Perras
Plain Mister Smith returns with Bric-À-Brac Attack, a beautifully offbeat collection of indie-folk, pop and atmospheric songwriting. Released via Amelia Records, the album finds the Vancouver and London-based multi-hyphenate turning fragments of memory, relationships and everyday absurdity into something quietly cinematic.
At its centre is “Grindavik”, a shimmering, reflective track inspired by the Icelandic town shaped by recent volcanic activity. Bright acoustic guitars and steady drums carry a constantly shifting chord progression, mirroring the song’s central metaphor of a relationship under pressure and the hope that its fissures can eventually heal. Featuring Jordan Klassen and Kitt, the track captures the emotional tension that runs throughout the album.
Elsewhere, Bric-À-Brac Attack moves effortlessly between playful guitar-driven moments, lush arrangements and more introspective passages. “Miss Sunshine” brings infectious energy, while collaborations with Findlay Brown, Leeroy Stagger, Krystle Dos Santos and Tyson Mostenbocher add colour to an already eclectic record.
Former guitarist of Canadian darkwave band Moev and a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra, Plain Mister Smith brings an unusually broad musical perspective to his songwriting. Yet Bric-a-Brac attack never feels overly calculated. Instead, it has the charm of something discovered rather than constructed.
Warm, strange, melodic and emotionally searching, Bric-À-Brac Attack is a record that rewards getting lost in its details. Plain Mister Smith may remain deliberately mysterious, but the music itself speaks with remarkable clarity.
Photo credit: Sandra Lockwood
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