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Audira Drops New Hit Single “I Miss A Friend”

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3 years ago

November 24, 2023

Music4U

Audira, the Nigerian-born, UK-based artist, has once again graced the music scene with his latest single, “I Miss A Friend”. This soul-stirring track showcases Audira’s evolution as a musician, blending Afroswing and dancehall vibes to create a captivating and emotionally charged experience for listeners.

“I Miss A Friend” is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the inevitable drifting apart from friends. The song reflects Audira’s personal experiences of leaving friends behind due to leaving Nigeria, offering a heartfelt perspective on the value of those connections.

Speaking about “I Miss A Friend”, Audira says, “These are basically the first words that come to my mind when I think of my friends that I left behind. Those friends that, because of distance i.e. being in a new country, I tend to never see them again. The friends I’ve treated badly and in hindsight see their true value. I have put all those thoughts and experiences into this song and titled it ‘I Miss A Friend’”.

Audira’s ability to seamlessly navigate various genres is evident in “I Miss A Friend”, highlighting his versatility as an artist. This release is just a glimpse of what’s to come, as Audira is gearing up to share a series of chart-worthy bangers that are poised to captivate audiences worldwide. With a promising future ahead, Audira is set to solidify his position as an artist destined for continued success. “I Miss A Friend” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms.

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Plain Mister Smith Pieces Together a World of Sound on Bric-À-Brac Attack

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2 weeks ago

August 18, 2026

Joni Jones

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.