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juuku Shares Latest Single “No Turning Back”
juuku’s latest release for Dim Mak Records, the Trap/Future Bass hybrid “No Turning Back,” is a dynamic adventure of infectious rhythms and literal cutting-edge production, encircling the stunning vocals and lyrical prowess of Namelle.
“‘No Turning Back’ represents me choosing to dive deeper into the scarlet side of juuku, and unraveling all the emotions that I’ve been hiding inside, no matter how dark they can be,” juuku says.
Hotly tipped as one of the most promising names on the electronic music scene, DJ/Producer/Multimedia Artist Juuku kicks off 2023 by announcing he’s signing to Dim Mak Records. This new partnership will yield the incredible ‘Lavender Dreams and Scarlett Nightmares’ EP which is set for release this spring. Fans will have the opportunity to experience juuku’s much-talked-about live set (in addition to curating the music, the artist creates all visuals) as he’s joining Steve Aoki for select dates on the Dim Mak honcho’s HiROQUEST: Genesis Tour. Juuku’s performances will be packed with music from the EP and you don’t want to miss it!
Namelle was born in Sweden and has done hundreds of gigs and been to several countries to write, record, collaborate, and perform. Her music is described as confident and sassy electro-pop, and with more than 5.6 million streams on Spotify alone, she’s making herself heard around the world. In Nov 2022 Namelle released her second EP Salt and is currently working on her next EP in LA and New York.
Keep an eye out for more exciting juuku announcements in the coming weeks!
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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