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Graham Riley’s Debut EP “If I Knew There Was Heaven” Takes Listeners on a Soulful Journey
Los Angeles sensation Graham Riley is shaking up the music scene with his electrifying debut EP, “If I Knew There Was Heaven”! Bursting with soulful vibes and infectious beats, this EP is guaranteed to be your new obsession.
At just twenty-two, Riley is already making waves, having signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label and collaborating with industry heavyweights like Max Toth and Omar Edwards. Now, he’s dropping a sonic bombshell that’s set to redefine contemporary music.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through late adolescence and young adulthood as Riley navigates themes of loss, love, and acceptance. Each track is a carefully crafted masterpiece, blending pop, R&B, and indie pop into a sound that’s uniquely his own.
From the catchy hooks of “Front Porch” to the emotional depth of “Another Lover,” Riley’s music hits you right in the feels. Plus, with “Star” already featured in the hit film “Master”, it’s clear that Riley’s tunes are destined for greatness.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your headphones, crank up the volume, and let Graham Riley take you on a wild ride with “If I Knew There Was Heaven”! Trust us, you won’t regret it.
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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