Prism Shores are Montreal janglers who cherry-pick the record crate for influence, recalling the best shambling C86, fuzzed-out power pop, and glistening shoegaze while leaving an idiosyncratic stamp. Softest Attack, their new album, arrives April 10, 2026, on Meritorio and Having Fun (Canada). Recorded hot on the heels of 2025’s breakthrough effort Out From Underneath, it finds the band catapulting into a more immediate, hook-laden direction, relying less on nocturnal atmospherics and leaning into the pure, undiluted strength of their melancholic songwriting.
 
Softest Attack was written during a banner year for the band, composed of Jack MacKenzie (guitar, bass, vocals), Ben Goss (guitar, bass, vocals), Luke Pound (drums, guitar, vocals), and Finn Dalbeth (guitar, vocals). Out From Underneath was released to acclaim from outlets like Bandcamp Daily, Exclaim, Stereogum, and Raven Sings The Blues, landing on several year-end lists. Its underground success led to the band's first American shows, festival appearances, and opening slots for several established artists. This newfound buzz stoked a desire to take a big swing with the follow-up. To accomplish this, the band enlisted the help of Scott “Monty” Munro (Preoccupations, Ribbon Skirt, Knitting), who produced and engineered the album at Studio St. Zo. His collaborative spirit and deft hand allowed the band to realize the densely ornamented guitar pop record they set out to make, embracing an amps-to-eleven maximalism without sacrificing the interlocking jangle and delicate melodic work that’s become their calling card. The album was mixed by René Wilson (Nap Eyes, La Sécurité) at Value Sound and mastered by Mikey Young (The Tubs, Dummy).