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VIB Shares Phenomenal Single “Tonight”
After impressing with debut single “Light At Midnight”, which received high praise, UK artist VIB has returned with his captivating new single, “Tonight”, alongside a music video directed by Leonxwavey. Swapping his aggressive rap flow from the previous release for a more mellow approach, it showcases the 19-year-old’s impressive versatility and proves once again that he’s an exciting artist to watch out for.
Being a singer and rapper is only part of the story. The young talent also plays the drums and the guitar and is a philanthropist with his own charity, Vib Save Children, which he founded in 2013 at just 11 years old. He is also a published author and poet with two anthologies of poetry under his belt and is currently a second-year medical student.
With debut release “Light At Midnight” speaking on the injustices of the world that he is passionate about changing and making a difference with, “Tonight” reveals VIB’s fun, carefree side. Packed with catchy melodies and VIB’s smooth vocals, the track looks set to be another success for the rising artist.
Elaborating further on the release, VIB says, “‘Tonight’ is just a vibe that I came up with playing around in the studio. It came together spontaneously and worked perfectly. It’s a passionate song to me, and I hope people can just vibe out to it.” “Tonight” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://vib.lnk.to/tonight.
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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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