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margø Debuts Unapologetic Anthem “one bad day”

Published

4 years ago

June 23, 2022

Music4U

Hailing from the sub-zero tundra of Edmonton, Canada, margø developed an early love for rock as she grew enamoured with classic anthems by the likes of Joan Jett and Blondie, inspired by their ability to empower millions of fans across all demographics. margø puts a modern, dark spin on the style of her predecessors, and she’s here to serve as the voice for anyone struggling to find their own. Through her dark femme aesthetic meant to empower the collective voice of the outcasts and underdogs of the world, margø sets the stage for the themes of fearlessness and self-worth to shine through each track, offering the perfect supervillain soundtrack that can’t help but make listeners feel unstoppable.

Having already accumulated millions of streams on Spotify alone, margø has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Her new single, “one bad day”, is out now and looks set to build further on her momentum. The track is an unapologetic, empowering alt-z banger about making the decision to not let a toxic relationship hold any power over your life. Gritty yet shimmery guitars and punchy pop-punk drums contrast past releases’ darker productions as margø poses the question – why be sad about someone who just isn’t worth your time? The final monthly single leading into her upcoming EP, margø’s “year of the villain” campaign has built up a loyal following of over 400k across social platforms.

Speaking further on the new release, margø says, “This song is about that moment you realise that someone was incredibly toxic for you and deciding to not let them hold any more power over your emotions. When someone doesn’t value and appreciate you the way you deserve, this song is meant to encourage you to immediately cut their negative energy out of your life and thrive as the strong independent person that you are. It’s their loss – why be sad about someone who doesn’t deserve any more of your time?”

“one bad day” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://margo.frtyfvelink.com/onebadday.

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

Published

6 days 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.