Plain Mister Smith Returns with Baroque-Infused Indie Pop Gem “Miss Sunshine”

After a stretch of creative “bunkerdom,” Vancouver-based musical wanderer Plain Mister Smith emerges with “Miss Sunshine”, the first in a series of new singles leading to a full-length album set for a 2026 release.

Out today across music platforms, “Miss Sunshine” channels the quirky charm of Tame Impala and Pulp while nodding to the emotional precision of The Smiths and Howard Devoto. The track captures a bittersweet sentiment familiar to many: the heartbreak of watching the kindest, sunniest soul you know get taken advantage of and wishing you could help them see their worth.

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Shimmering with a buoyant blend of psych-pop textures and breezy acoustic charm, “Miss Sunshine” by Plain Mister Smith beams with radiant optimism. With John Raham (Destroyer, Frazey Ford) on drums, Plain Mister Smith handling all other instrumentation, and a mix by Chris Perry, “Miss Sunshine” is a lush, kinetic ride through swirling strings, jangly guitars, and melodic twists. Built on a lilting guitar riff and dreamy melodic layers, the track evokes the golden glow of a late summer afternoon, spinning tales of hope and renewal with effortless warmth. Plain Mister Smith’s gentle vocals float through a rich sonic landscape, where vintage flair meets modern sensibility, offering listeners a sweet dose of lightness after a period of creative intensity. As the first of a string of new singles, “Miss Sunshine” signals a vibrant reawakening for the artist and invites the world to step into the sun alongside him.

A veteran of Canadian indie scenes, Plain Mister Smith (formerly of Moev and Cinderpop, and current cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra) blends indie pop, baroque folk, and psychedelic sensibilities.

His sound draws inspiration from an eclectic range of artists including The Beatles, Bryce Dessner, Matt Maltese, Led Zeppelin, and The Zombies, and even 20th-century classical composers like Prokofiev, who subtly influence his layered, string-laced arrangements.

Plain Mister Smith may call Vancouver home, but his songs wander freely. With the brand new single “Miss Sunshine”, he invites listeners to take that first step with him into a world that is whimsical, thoughtful, and richly textured.