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Vampire Weekend’s “Father of the Bride”: The HUGE double album
Like every other die-hard Vampire Weekend fan, I’ve awaited this new album for 6 years. The last time I listened to new Vampire Weekend music, I was downloading “Modern Vampires of the City” on the bus ride home in eighth grade, sharing those uncomfortable old Apple ear buds with my best friend. My listening experiences this time were a little more comfortable. The album happened to come out the same day I left Indiana in my car to drive to Florida. So, I had a lot of time to listen to the album uninterrupted and really digest it. I know this sounds pretentious and trust me, it was a very pretentious affair. The hilly geography of Tennessee never looked so beautiful, until I had the windows down in my 2014 Ford Escape listening to Rich Man. Listening to the album, it is apparent there are many influences and genres at play. Some songs sound like they belong on a folk album, such as Married in a Gold Rush, while other songs like Flower Moon (feat. Steve Lacy), have a modern sound and utilize auto-tune as a stylistic effect. However, besides these aural differences, I noticed thematic and lyrical differences as well. In a literal sense, FOTB is a double album. I myself ordered the vinyl and it came with two records, four sides, 18 tracks. However, is there a possibility that there are two concepts, two core themes driving the album and then combined together into one? In simpler terms, could this have potentially been two albums? For the sake of clearness, I have divided the album into two halves. One half I have dubbed “Wedding Bells” and the other half I have dubbed “Grandfather Clock”. I picked the name “Wedding Bells” because it kept with the theme of marriage in the title “Father of the Bride” and because a lot of the songs are love songs. I chose the name “Grandfather Clock”, because it had the word ‘father’, as in “Father of the Bride” and this half contains songs dealing with mainly time, the passing of time, and age. Here are how I divided the songs below: Wedding Bells: Hold you Now Bambina This Life Unbearably White Married in a Gold Rush My Mistake Sympathy We Belong Together Stranger Grandfather Clock: Harmony Hall Big Blue How Long? Rich Man Sunflower Flower Moon 2021 Spring Snow Jerusalem, New York, Berlin The half of the album that I’ve deemed “Wedding Bells” is comprised of the songs that are focused on themes of love and marriage. This includes a few of the love song duets that Danielle Haim collaborated on. These songs generally have a more acoustic feel to them or a more folk-inspired sound. Listening to these nine songs on their own, I feel it as a pretty cohesive complete album. The half of the album that I’ve deemed “Grandfather Clock” deal mainly with the passing of time, like I previously mentioned. These songs could also be a complete, unified album. In my opinion, if this album was split into two, “Wedding Bells” would’ve come out first, followed by “Grandfather Clock”. In an interview with GQ, Ezra stated that FOTB is where “those people”, from the songs of earlier albums (he specifically mentions Step and Oxford Comma) “are now”. Following this logic, I think that if we consider all of VW’s discography as one big story, they would’ve gotten married to the songs on “Wedding Bells” and then grown old to the tune of “Grandfather Clock”. Following that same line of thought, once these characters are old and the stories are over, there would be no more stories for VW to tell. In a sense, this could also be a finale album. All this being said, I know it never would’ve been released this way. I know Ezra long ago came up with FOTB as the album title and has long since wanted to do a double album. He has said so many times in interviews. However, I think it is interesting to break up the album this way and I wanted to share this idea with the readers of wiux.org. I’ve seen artists divide their albums into themes before, such as The Front Bottoms on their self-titled album where they divided the two halves of the album into “Slow Dance to Soft Rock” and “Grip n Tie”. Lyrics and themes on an album are an important story telling device and I suspect there are multiple stories being told on FOTB. The people from Step, Oxford Comma, Campus, I Think Ur a Contra, etc., are all living out their respective futures and Vampire Weekend is telling us their stories throughout “Father of The Bride”.
Worked to Death
In this episode we focus on two terrible jobs related to death, Sin Eaters in England and Rogyapas in Tibet,: hopefully learning a bit about what it means to be tasked with preparing someone else's journey into the great beyond. Songs used in this episode were "Round O ZT684 (From Abdelazer) written by Henry Purcell and performed by Richard Egarr and "The Wisdom Shall Overcome" by Buddhists Monks of Maitri Vihar Monastery. Follow the show by liking us on Facebook at Worst Job Ever (https://www.facebook.com/pg/WorstJobEverPodcast/about/?ref=page_internal) and following us on Twitter @WorstJobEverPod. Thank you for listening!
A Guide to Bloomington's DIY House Show Scene
Edit: Attending any party, in this case, a live music house show, comes with its own set of dangers. Please practice safety at these parties and be smart. Please don’t harass, assault, yell at, or disrespect other party-goers. Bloomington’s local music scene is thriving, but could easily be ruined by a few people. If you see assault or harassment happening, I urge you, responsible party-goer, to intervene. House Shows. We’ve all been there. Trapped in a dark, steamy basement with sweat forming on your forehead, while the guy next to you vapes into your face, the girl behind you pushes into your back uncomfortably, and a microphone is feeding back as some neopunk, alternative metal blues group is playing their last guitar-heavy song of their set. And yet, as terrible as that sounds, we do it almost every weekend. Whether you’re in it for the music or just to get drunk, some house show experiences are better than others. This can depend heavily on the venue. So, I’ve taken on the challenge of critiquing and reviewing the prominent and up and coming house show venues in Bloomington, so that you, dear reader, can better navigate this underground realm of DIY basements, cheap wine, high-waisted jeans, probably a few turtlenecks, and that guy you hooked up with that one time who likes to go to the same parties as you. First, let’s look at the tried and true houses of the scene. The Brickhouse Don’t get confused, the name of this venue has nothing to do with the classic song by the Commodores and everything to do with the exterior of the house. This rockin’ venue features a large-sized basement complete with the DIY, indie, essentials: christmas lights, a Buzz Lightyear mask, an air duct that almost hits the top of your head when you jump, some street signs, and three tenants who can play music way better than you can. Resident Sam Ramirez says one of his favorite decorations is the painted canvas of a bearded man in a vest that stands tall in the basement. The sound system is actually very good for a house show venue and the couch in the corner of the basement adds a level of acoustic absorption that is scarcely found elsewhere. For all of those folks out there not interested in actually watching any of the music, let’s explore the rest of the setup. As one resident Grant Mitchell puts it, the upstairs is “a tasteful off-white with brown furnishings”. The Brickhouse boasts a big front porch complete with two chairs that look like they were stolen from a country club pool, a backdoor for easy basement/music access, a front room with lots of plush seating, and a kitchen where you can mingle with the most alternative kids Bloomington has to offer. The Rathouse (2.0) We all love a good makeover, but I’d go as far as to say that the Rathouse has been through an extreme home makeover. Last year, guests who visited the old Rathouse were packed like sardines into a cozy and loud front living room where bands were shredding their stuff, under the light of the infamous ‘Cocktail Lounge’ neon sign. This year, guests of the Rathouse can enjoy the same vibes in a whole new house, complete with a basement, backyard, and front porch. Triple threat. In the basement, the ‘Cocktail Lounge’ sign lives on, illuminating the sweaty people who are swaying to the sounds of local music. Bands are normally situated in the far corner, giving guests a wider angle at which to view them. Who knew math would come in handy even at house shows? The washer and dryer are also situated in the basement, for guests who want to bring a load of laundry and be productive during the show. Don’t get too comfortable though. It’s easy to get caught on the skinny set of stairs that dead ends into the bathroom line, so always use the buddy system. Palm Tree Palace Palm Tree Palace, even the name sounds like an oasis and that’s just what this place is in the house show scene. Upon walking into the Palace, guests arrive in a room that is nothing but chill. Art decorates the walls, an eclectic shrine sits in one end of the room, and many TVs project astral visuals. Not to mention, the fish tank that is full of friendly aquatic creatures. This room is perfect for those alternative mermaid, cyber art vibes that are so sought after in today’s alt music scene. Proven at their last show, this room can hold a hefty crowd and provides a great backdrop for artists. This house is one of the only in Bloomington that has two usable spaces for artists to perform, and it has proven to be quite successful. Downstairs, the basement is quite wide, so that many a people can enjoy the music without having to be too squished together. The basement is also pretty deep, so if packing up front isn’t your vibe, there’s lots of space towards to back to spread out and dance. By far, this basement is one of the largest in all of Bloomington. Next time you’re there, look out for the infamous inflatable pool floatie. Wearing this floatie is a right of passage in the Bloomington house show scene. This house is also located right across from the Singing Hoosiers house, which is the local hangout for all things show choir. Need a break from the house show? Go ahead and bump elbows with the IU’s glee club. Now, let’s take a look at some up and coming house show venues that are hopping on the scene. Vault 525 Just having announced their second show, Vault 525 is making their way onto the scene. Notorious for the number of Birds and Limes that can be found around their house, Vault 525 sits on a corner for easy access from all angles, by electric scooter or other modes of transportation. Let’s go downstairs. If you’re tall, be cautious! The ceilings in the basement are pretty low, so you might need to slouch a bit to avoid head bumpage. The basement is filled with dope lights and decorations and feels very cozy compared to other, more sterile, venues. Another bonus is that the sound system sounds great! The Mosquito Mansion Don’t let the name scare you, the mosquito mansion isn’t full of mosquitos. Well, maybe just a few. But, proven at their debut house show earlier this Fall, the Mosquito Mansion is also infested with eager music lovers, who want to mosh, dance, vibe, twerk, jerk, etc. Current tenant Luke Cherchenko describes the aesthetic of the house as “crowded” and “funky”. A projector is rigged up to display wacky videos above the artists’ heads. This was cool, until a crowd surfer’s foot almost knocked it down. With a front porch and a back porch, the Mosquito Mansion has two promising hang out areas to escape from the loudness of the indoors. The Mansion also boasts a few couches, and some local art. Mosquito Mansion plans to host more shows soon! Cream Cheese Maybe the house with the weirdest name in the game, Cream Cheese is a force to be reckoned with in the Btown DIY scene. If a low ceilinged basement isn’t for you, then Cream Cheese might be the place. The high ceilinged living room makes for a less-claustrophobic-than-usual experience. The wooden ceiling beams are also quite attractive. Musicians are also set up on a risen platform, which makes for a good view for everyone. The living room has a door that exits directly into the backyard, which is outfitted with a picnic table and a big plush chair. Resident Collin Reynolds states he was picking out dishware from their backyard for weeks. If that’s not good party vibes, then I don’t know what is. Check out this house soon, just don’t forget your bagel. All in all, the Bloomington house show scene is a welcoming, fun, and creative environment where artists get to share their music and we can discover new sounds every weekend. So, wherever you go, get out there and support local music! Photos in this article are courtesy of Abby Harrison, Maddie Thurin, & Matt Jaskulski.
Artist Showcase: Local Psych Rock Band 'Flower Mouth'
When asked why they prefer house shows over performing at bars or more structured shows, local psychedelic band, Flower Mouth, answers simply: "the drunk-ness". They credit much of their support to the "rowdy" house show scene and have even hosted their own house shows at their self-proclaimed "Rat House". Their last Rat House show was November 10th. Flower Mouth is comprised of Gus Gonzalez on guitar/vocals, Chris Koj on bass guitar, Blake McKean on percussion, and Jonathan Van Hecke on keys/piano/synth. They take psychedelic rock to a new place, which is unparalleled in the Bloomington music scene. You can find their two track Demo album on their bandcamp. Shayla and Máscara compliment each other, while still each having a different enough sound that represents the extent of their style/sound. The album artwork is from a danish poetry book, redesigned by friend Mia Torres, and they lovingly refer to him as 'Beetle Boy'. In five years, they see themselves either not in jail, or playing festivals like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, or Shaky Knees. Their new/unfinished track "Fill The Void" should be out soon, so keep your eyes peeled for this NEW MUSIC! "Fill The Void" is a punk song, edgier than their normal sound, that is a chance for Flower Mouth to let loose and rock out, while showcasing a different side of their sound. You can see Flower Mouth at the Bishop November 30th with Spice Cowboy, and Destiny Autumn and The Freewill Project.
My friend who hates The Front Bottoms reviews The Front Bottoms' Going Grey
Cai's rating: 3/7 Every time I play my high school self's favorite band in the car, my friend Cai immediately shouts and skips the song. He hates Brian Sella's supposedly whiney and white vocals and the overall emo and edgy-ness of the group. So, in order to torture him, I made him listen and review their new album, which came out October 13th, Going Grey. Here is how he ranked the songs: actually okay: "You Used to Say (Holy Fuck)", "Peace Sign", "Trampoline, Raining" mediocre/no feelings: "Vacation Town", "Don't Fill Up on Chips", "Grande Finale" absolutely awful: "Bae", "Far Drive", "Everyone But You" Overall, he liked a little less than half of the songs. His main complaint is the overall sound of Sella's vocals. Cai thinks that Stella writes pretty good lyrics, but they are overshadowed by the whine in his voice. He said some good things I agreed with. This album is MUCH more produced than TFB's previous albums, which consist mainly of acoustic guitars, bass, the rare electric, and heavy drums. Sometimes, the produced style didn't go well with the rawness of Sella's vocals. In some instances, there was even so much synth that the new album sounded more like Walk The Moon or Bleachers than the midwest emo band we have come to know and (in my case) love. In my opinion, the band didn't do a drastic enough switch into production land to appeal to a new crowd, but didn't stay true to their classic sound to appeal to their fans, resulting in appealing to no one. I was pretty disappointed by the album.
Hippo Campus w/ Remo Drive in Indy 10/28/17
What could be better than listening to Hippo Campus with the smell of aloo tikki from the Diwali celebration upstairs filling your nostrils? Well, after experiencing that first hand, I'm afraid it's all downhill from here. Hippo Campus is on tour after the release of their second album, Landmark. I drove up to Indy for concert, which was held in the Egyptian Room of the Old National Center. The show wasn't too crowded and wasn't too rowdy either. Opening for Hippo Campus was a band I had never heard of until the day of the concert: Remo Drive. Easily compared to Modern Baseball or The Front Bottoms in sound, the midwest-emo vibe of the band was a bit too much for the chill summer-y sounds of Hippo Campus. While I felt that HC could've been better complimented by a different band, Remo Drive was really cool to listen to, especially for a The Front Bottoms fanatic like myself, who enjoys a bit of whine in her vocals. Hippo Campus opened with "Way It Goes", which was an amazing start to the show as it produced a chorus of "that's the way it goes" from the crowd. They stayed strong with a lot of songs from their Bashful Creatures EP, songs from Landmark, and their new singles. Overall Hippo Campus is a great live show to see. They don't play the exact album versions of all their songs, making it interesting to listen and enjoy. I think I fall in love with the songs and members all over again every time I see them (which is actually only twice now). On the downside, the Old National's Egyptian room was quite a strange venue for a concert of this size. The room is a lot wider than it is long, so there were a lot of people crowded near the stage, but then it kind of fizzled out towards the back. I think a smaller room or venue would have suited them better, although in the Egyptian room, pretty much everyone gets a good view. That is of course, unless you're stuck behind a giant column that blocks out a band member or two. Also pro tip: don't stand in the front center if you are well over six foot tall.
The Importance of Costumes
In high school, I was a grade A nerd (about the only thing I actually got an A in). I achieved this status because I was obsessed with comic books, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Anime. My biggest hobby and passion was cosplay. I dressed up as every character I loved from Buttercup in the Powerpuff girls to Shinji from Neon Genesis Evangelion (look it up). Halloween is probably my favorite holiday because it brings back this want and sometimes need to be someone else for the day. Walking into a comic convention or an anime convention as your favorite character is a thrill. The second the first person recognizes you, you get a rush like I imagine a celebrity gets when being recognized. You're treated like that person's best friend within seconds of knowing them and everyone wants to take your picture. The time and effort and MONEY that you put into the costume are all worth it. While most people will never go to a convention of this kind in costume, Halloween is a good way to feel these emotions. Getting to put on a mask and momentarily forget who you are is a kind of release I think we all need at some point during the year. So get creative, pull those neon tights, stick that fake mustache to your face, and stuff your butt to make it look huge. Get out there and be someone else tonight and enjoy the escape from your reality.
Florist - If Blue Could Be Happiness
Released Sept. 29 6/7 Florist has been one of my favorite bands since I first heard their beautiful track ‘1914’. This is their second full album, the first one being The Birds Sang Outside, available on their bandcamp. This album is a huge step up from their last album as I feel they really developed their sound. They didn’t try and reinvent themselves, which mostly leads to disappointment among fans, but they took what makes them unique and utilized it. The whole album has motifs of lightness/darkness, color, and nature. This is reminiscent of their previous sound, but again shows growth from their past works, as the lyrics are still fresh. The only things keeping this album from being a 7/7 are the songs lacking slightly in variation, no matter how much I love the soft guitars and the dual vocals and the beautiful lyrics AND the end of ‘If Blue Could Be Happiness’ drags on maybe thirty seconds too long. Blue Mountain Road This song opens with a simple guitar, reminiscent of Florist’s old music, such as songs like Cool and Refreshing, but already you can tell there is development since their older music. The dual vocal effect, which will continue throughout the album, is something not many artists utilize, especially singer/songwriter type music. The slight difference in the voices creates a chorus effect that sounds beautiful, especially with her soft vocals. This song sets up the themes and motifs of color and light/darkness that are present throughout the rest of the album, not just in the song titles, but also in the lyrics. “Don’t be afraid I’m not going away I’m just keeping track of my mental state Don’t be afraid is what I always say but I am afraid I’ve always been afraid” What I Wanted to Hold This song starts off with lyrics about “yellow light on the wall” and talks about childhood flashbacks and daydreams. This is similar to the lyrics in Vacation – things you thought you would want when you were older. This song has an amazing nostalgic feeling, calling back to places you’ve visited or homes you no longer live in. The string part heard throughout the second half of the song is new for Florist and sounds cool under their signature soft guitar and vocals. It works for them, especially in this song. The Fear of Losing This Another song that utilizes the dual vocals, this track is quite slow and beautiful. This song legitimately made me cry. It’s about acknowledging the temporary-ness of everything and coming to accept it and love it. The instrumental section is complimentary to the verses and they fit together quite well. “Now every night I pray to the stars I say please give me love or please just give me strength” Understanding Light The first thing one might notice about this song, if listening to the album in order, is the quarter notes on the kick drum. Rhythmically, this song might be the most structured on the album, because the rest use mostly guitars and bass to keep the rhythm, but this one is a bit more arranged. This song is quite good, until the latter half when they utilize song abstract sounds. I’m not sure if they were going for whale sounds, but it’s quite strange. This isn’t necessarily bad and it does offer some variation. Eyes in the Sun This song asks and answers the question “What does it means to be alive?” by the end of the track, so you could say a lot goes on in the 2 minutes and 37 seconds. She continues the motif of lightness and darkness on this track, again utilizing the dual vocals. This song has a gorgeous string arrangement, which compliments the sound of the tune well. The theme of nature in this track is very distinct and references back to Florist’s hometown of the Catskill Mountains. “can you see the stars in your dreams? And do they have a lot to say about me? I speak to the trees before I sleep and I can hear you whisper back to me” Glowing Brightly Hold up! This song has a snare drum! I think I just witnessed the first snare drum on this whole album. This in itself is awesome, but the lyrics, synth, and harp in addition are so beautiful. This song is about needing to leave home, but promising to come back. It talks about leaving to become better and then coming back and showing everyone how far you’ve come. This song references the Catskill Mountains directly and talks a lot about nature. It’d be a great traveling/road trip song. This song is my FAVORITE TRACK. Thank You Light You may have guessed by now, but a typical Florist sound consists of guitar backed by cool abstract synth pads. This song is no exception, except it’s a bit faster paced, adding some variation to the album; I think I can actually bop my head along to this one! “Cut apart my living body and put it in your arms and take me to the creek that runs behind my yard and after all that running I’ll be ready to float down” If Blue Could Be Happiness One expects a lot from the title track of an album and this song doesn’t disappoint. This song sounds the most ‘full’ of any song on the album, utilizing instruments in the low, mid, and high frequency ranges, again adding a distinct sound to this song that differentiates it from the other songs. Again, the dual vocals have the coolest effect that I wish other artists would utilize, but it gives Florist a very distinct sound from other bands. The end of the song does drag on a bit, but I’ll forgive them. Instrumental I normally don’t like instrumental tracks on albums, but this one is short and sweet and adds to the overall feel of the end of the album. I don’t have much else to say about it. Red Bird To end the album, they have this track, which perhaps has the best lyrics of the whole album, and finishes off the album with the quintessential Florist sound. This track is very outdoors-y and continues motifs of nature that we see throughout the rest of the album. The chorus effect at the end of this song beautifully ends the entire album. “And it only gets harder cause I only love you more when I’m looking for home”
7 Coming of Age Movies to Watch If You Need a Good Cry
*MINOR SPOILERS* Juno I honestly love anything with Ellen Page, but Juno is one of my favorite movies ever. Besides the obviousness of the dialogue having been written by non-teenagers at points ("honest to blog?"), this movie has almost no flaws. The story is heartwarming, funny, and of course, emotional. Not to mention, Kimya Dawson, The Velvet Underground, and The Moldy Peaches are all featured on the soundtrack. Plot in one sentence: Teenage girl gets pregnant with Michael Cera's child. Scene that makes me cry the most: Juno and Pauly in the hospital bed after Juno's birth. Perks of Being a Wallflower If you haven't seen this movie by now, then you never had that friend who wore beanies or browline glasses and said things like "I love feeling this free" while walking around town late at night. This film tackles everything from mental illness to homophobia, so get those tissues ready because we are dealing with some deep subject matter. While cringe-inducing at some parts (yes, I'm talking about "welcome to the island of misfit toys"), it is an all around great movie about friendship, mental illness, and high school. Plot in one sentence: Introverted freshman befriends a group of kind seniors at his high school. Scene that makes me cry the most: Charlie's phone call to Mary Elizabeth after breaking up: "Tell it to someone who cares, Charlie." Little Miss Sunshine Probably my favorite role of Steve Carrell's career (besides Michael Scott), this movie beautifully depicts family dysfunction. Little Miss Sunshine is a great movie to watch alone, so you can sniff and sob all by yourself as you watch little Paul Dano and Abigail Breslin act their hearts out. This movie is hysterically funny, but also incredibly emotional and raw. Plot in one sentence: Family goes on a road trip for daughter's beauty pageant. Scene that makes me cry the most: Dwayne finding out he's color blind. The Way Way Back You might think I have a thing for Steve Carrell, but it's just a coincidence that he graces us with his great acting in this movie too. Starring Liam James in a breakout role, this movie chronicles an awkward teen's summer vacation with his mom and her asshole boyfriend. While I really love The Way Way Back, I must warn you that it will make you sad you never worked a summer at a waterpark with a bunch of cool adults. Plot in one sentence: Socially inept teenager works at a waterpark and blossoms into only half awkward. Scene that makes me cry the most: Duncan being told his dad doesn't want him to move in. Good Will Hunting I'm sure you seen this movie or at least fibbed at one point said you had. Matt Damon and Robin Williams are cast perfectly in this picture that tackles mental illness, abuse, trauma, and self-love. The title character, Will, has to work through the hardships of his past in order to move on and to love and trust others. Don't watch this movie if you aren't ready with three boxes of tissues and four tubs of ice cream. Plot in one sentence: Genius Janitor is forced to study math and go to therapy. Scene that makes me cry the most: The "It's not your fault" scene. Submarine Ah, young love...or rather, young 'I like you and want to hang out with you more'. Submarine perfectly captures the weirdness of liking someone seriously for the first time and trying to act like you have it all figured out. It is partially reminiscent of Perks in the sense that these kids are quite artsy and maybe unrealistic depictions of high schoolers, but are lovable nonetheless. This movie isn't an incredible cry fest but may make you tear up a little bit. Plot in one sentence: The story of two high schoolers dating (?) each other. Scene that makes me cry the most: Oliver seeing Jordana with another guy. The Outsiders Yeah I know... You've already seen this movie. However, if you are reading this article and really do need a good cry, at least you can do it while looking at Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, and Tom Cruise. This movie is obviously a classic and the novel is just as good if you have some time on your hands. Plot in one sentence: Group of misfits witnesses a death of an opposing gang member. Scene that makes me cry the most: "Stay gold, Ponyboy"
Michael Cera Wrote a Song and It’s Actually Good
Some people have written Michael Cera off as an internet meme, but his latest synth pop track featuring Sharon Van Etten is anything but. It might come as a surprise, but Cera has already released an album back in 2014. He has described his music as more of a creative outlet than a serious career pursuit, however, this latest track proves that he should pursue music more seriously. Written for the not-so- typical romantic comedy, DINA, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, Cera told Pitchfork that he made the song using a Roland Jupiter 4 synthesizer and drum machine in a basement. Cera’s song is going to play in the credits of the movie and was given its own music video with characters from the movie. The sweet lyrics are an ode to innocent or first-time lovers. The short verses are complimented by the refrain of “I will always do the best I can for you”. The synth is reminiscent of a Fisher Price kid’s xylophone, but works perfectly alongside Sharon Van Etten’s soft vocals. Overall, the song is simple, heart-warming, and perfect for anyone this Fall who finds themselves in love. DINA, a story about a couple on the autism spectrum, will be released October 6 th of this year.