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Logan Garrett Shares “Aliens Exist”
Logan Garrett’s latest release “Aliens Exist” featuring Mobsquad Nard and Killa Kyleon is an intriguing and distinctive blend of two seemingly disparate genres: southern gangster rap and Drum n Bass. While rap collaborations with DnB producers have been commonplace in the UK, it’s not something that has surfaced with prominent American rappers, until now.
Mobsquad Nard and Killa Kyleon’s delivery on this track is impeccable. The fast-paced, underground street rap style of Mobsquad Nard from Jacksonville, Florida and the highly regarded rap skills of Killa Kyleon from Houston, TX, are a match made in heaven. Logan Garrett’s unique take on Drum n Bass sets the tone for an exciting and energetic track that is sure to have listeners moving.
The fusion of these two genres might seem like a strange combination at first, but it’s an arrangement that works surprisingly well. The track opens with a dark and ominous introduction that sets the mood for the hard-hitting southern gangster rap verses, seamlessly transitioning into the heavy Drum n Bass beats of the chorus. The track is a testament to Logan Garrett’s skill as a producer and his ability to blend genres in an innovative way.
“Aliens Exist” is a refreshing and exhilarating take on a classic Drum n Bass sound, with a rap twist that elevates it to another level. Logan Garrett’s work on this track is truly impressive, and the collaboration with Mobsquad Nard and Killa Kyleon is a match made in musical heaven. If you’re a fan of either genre, or just appreciate the fusion of two different sounds, “Aliens Exist” is a must-listen.
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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