Highly recommended.

Montreal janglers Prism Shores return with Softest Attack, a sharper, more immediate follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 breakthrough Out From Underneath. While the previous record leaned into atmosphere, this new album doubles down on hooks, maximalist guitars, and the pure strength of their melancholic songwriting.

Produced by Scott “Monty” Munro (Preoccupations) and mixed by René Wilson, Softest Attack blends jangle pop, ‘90s power pop, and shoegaze with clear echoes of The Wedding Present, Teenage Fanclub, and My Bloody Valentine — all filtered through the band’s Dunedin-inspired indiepop sensibility.

For the first time, all four members contribute lyrics and lead vocals, marking their most collaborative and ambitious effort yet. Softest Attack is Prism Shores’ boldest attempt to craft a top-tier indiepop record: bigger, brighter, and overflowing with guitars, but always anchored by undeniable melody.