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Skatta And Yeti On The Pads Turn Pre-Party Rituals Into Pure Vibes On “Getting Ready”

Published

1 year ago

August 11, 2025

Music4U

If you have ever felt that rush in the hours before a night out, Skatta and Yeti On The Pads have just bottled it in their new single “Getting Ready.” Pulled from their EP For The Ravers, the track is a snapshot of the laughter, movement and anticipation that comes before the first bassline even hits in the club. This is not just a song about raving. It is an invitation to join a scene that thrives on energy, unity and unfiltered joy.

Yeti On The Pads sets the tone with a bright and rolling UK garage beat that instantly brings to mind dimly lit dancefloors and flashing lights. Skatta steps in with a vocal delivery that is equal parts confident and conversational, dropping vivid details about shaving, fresh trims and solo missions to the rave. Each verse paints small moments that feel instantly familiar to anyone who has ever lived for the weekend. The rhythm pulls you in and the verses keep you locked in place.

The hook is built for crowds to shout back in unison. “Come to the rave, come let’s go” is simple, infectious and impossible to ignore. It has the same pull as a friend’s late-night text telling you the rave is going off. It is easy to imagine this chorus echoing through a festival tent or being rewound by a DJ who knows the crowd wants another round. Skatta’s voice carries a warmth that makes the invitation feel personal, like he is talking directly to you.

“Getting Ready” works because it understands that the party starts long before the first track drops in the club. Skatta and Yeti On The Pads have taken those hours of excitement, wrapped them in a groove that nods to classic UKG and delivered something that feels fresh at the same time. For those who live for the music and the movement, this is one to play on repeat while you lace up your raving shoes.

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

Published

2 weeks 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.