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j dylan paul’s “sisyphean” Is A Must-Hear Track
j dylan paul’s debut single “sisyphean” hits differently. It doesn’t scream for attention but somehow grabs it anyway, pulling you into a space that feels both intimate and vast. The track mixes shimmering synths, live drums, and warm guitars to create a sound that is reflective, urgent, and surprisingly tender all at once. You can hear the years of growth in this song – from its early days as a stripped-back instrumental to the fully formed, emotionally charged version we have now. Every element feels deliberate, from the textures of the instruments to the way paul’s voice moves through the track with quiet strength.
There’s a push and pull to the song that keeps you hooked. The production feels alive, giving weight to the emotional undercurrents while still leaving room for vulnerability. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to lean in, close your eyes, and just feel everything at once. j dylan paul manages to make heaviness feel beautiful, translating the idea of struggle and endurance into sound in a way that resonates without ever feeling overbearing. You get the sense that this is a song that’s as much about personal reflection as it is about shared experience, a quiet invitation to sit with complexity rather than shy away from it.
What really makes “sisyphean” stand out is how paul’s identity and values shine through the music. As a non-binary artist working with queer collaborators and committed to social justice, the song carries an undercurrent of purpose beyond the personal. It’s reflective, powerful, and uncompromising without being forceful. As the first glimpse of the upcoming album i didnt ask to be a bird, this single promises an experience that is emotionally rich, thoughtful, and fully alive. It’s a reminder that beauty often comes from effort, honesty, and the courage to face the weight of the world head-on.
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Plain Mister Smith Pieces Together a World of Sound on Bric-À-Brac Attack
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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