Plain Mister Smith releases a new track, ‘Dream To Be Free’, featuring Jordan Klassen, todaythrough Amelia Records/Symphonic. This single is the fourth leading up to his second album, which is expected in spring 2026. He is known for playing guitar with the darkwave group Moev and for his ongoing work as a cellist in the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra. As a solo artist, he has received steady praise from NPR Music, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION, Under The Radar, Earmilk, and more.

​Plain Mister Smith lives in both Vancouver and London, creating music that blends indie-folk warmth with psych-rock sounds. His lyrics are both clever and thoughtful. On ‘Dream To Be Free’, the music leans more toward introspection but stays light, making it a good fit for fans of Death Cab for Cutie, The War on Drugs, or Pavement. Bright keyboard melodies stand out over gentle, unusual drumming, while layered sounds support the honest, emotional vocals, painting fleeting images of city life.

​Plain Mister Smith shared: “Dream to be Free’ is a mesmeric reflection on a decades-old trip to Kyoto, where memories came flooding back – how such a trip to a faraway place can seem like an ultimate act of freedom, or it can be a more subtle escape from home. This trip took place during Daimonji time, when locals light giant bonfires on hills around Kyoto to guide the spirits back to the spirit world. In a way, this trip felt like a return to a source of rebirth.”

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