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Rapper Tyler K Uncovers Incredible New Album SPECTRUM
Tyler K, a remarkable 17-year-old rapper with autism, is breaking barriers and inspiring audiences with the release of his new album, SPECTRUM. Embracing his faith and the incredible journey that led him to this point, Tyler is using his platform to challenge stereotypes and champion inclusivity.
Born in a small city near Xi’an, China, Tyler was left by his biological family and raised in the US after being adopted. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the loss of loved ones and multiple surgeries, Tyler’s charismatic persona and unwavering character have remained as vibrant as ever.
Hailing from the thriving music scene of Jacksonville, Florida, Tyler draws inspiration from local artists such as Yungeen Ace and Foolio, while also admiring the genre-bending prowess of Tyler, The Creator. Having explored various musical genres, from hip-hop to pop and even orchestral pieces, Tyler K is carving his own unique path in the industry.
As an independent artist, Tyler aims to become a global inspiration, using his personal story as a means to connect with people worldwide. His latest album, SPECTRUM, takes its name from his autism, a condition he hopes to shed light on and redefine through his music.
Reflecting on the album, Tyler says, “Throughout my life I’ve been faced with many challenges, including autism. I want people to know that I can fit in with the best even through the diagnosis. The stigma around it needs to be changed, and through this album I can do that.”
SPECTRUM is led by new single “Run With Me” and showcases Tyler’s immense talent, offering listeners a captivating blend of thought-provoking lyrics, infectious beats and melodic hooks. The album is a testament to his determination to break boundaries and prove that talent knows no limitations. SPECTRUM is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://lnk.to/TylerKSPECTRUM.
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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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