Lovejoy - Portrait of a Blank Slate (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@TedNivison]

This was an absolute pleasure to direct, and one of the projects I am most proud of. I look forward to working with the beautiful boys of LoveJoy for many more!

[@LaurBlob]

Yoo

[@pigminy]

Hello there mr nivison

[@exotictheclown_yt4003]

hahaha, silly milk man

[@Devino7]

You guys did an awesome job this is amazing❤

[@jennywilliams4900]

Hellooo

[@Bjlogna]

So proud of Will Neff for sacrificing himself to create a great music video, he will be missed.

[@shadowfox11911]

Truly

[@sidveed]

Truly

[@ClovesnSpice]

Truly

[@Danneeh]

Truly

[@klennbaackel]

Truly

[@AntVenom]

Beginning to end this was pure 🔥.

[@lelmasterextras]

For real

[@thisoneis]

true

[@opaltoralien4015]

A blazing hot hit, one could say.

[@MooseyYT]

Amen

[@Qintique]

FR

[@bionicserveronly7466]

As a bassist this is now my favorite song that actually includes heavy bass line

[@Traffic_Cone2010]

same, listened to this once and immediately went to learn it

[@Notxanakin]

Yo if you don’t already know them check out the band royal blood and listen to Typhoons Little monster And loose change You’ll be in love, they’re better live

[@LuciusAugust]

Check Under Control by Good Shoes, it's the original 😂

[@IsolationJD]

​@@LuciusAugustyep this song is a rip of this

[@SamuraiGuy]

Also as a bassist, I must have missed the heavy bassline.

[@oresteswp3567]

The only bad thing about this song is that it ends. This honestly has got to be my favorite song from the entire EP! You guys went above and beyond with the budget on this one

[@avpeople]

ur so real for that

[@xxxfox6733]

:j

[@MallerDoesStuff]

Yooo Ore!!

[@OddRaccooon]

So real

[@otto7588]

This is pretty mid ngl

[@mysticat]

LOVE IT!!!

[@Mrrubbe]

First reply

[@redmist6630]

@@Mrrubbe bozo

[@Epicest_of_sauces]

Hey mysticat!! Glad you love this as much as I do :D

[@Aurora_Animates]

Heyy :)

[@tegcat]

:0 Mysty is a Lovejoy fan!!!!

[@Skiph22]

WOW>>> Ted, INCREDIBLE JOB. A pleasure to work on this with LOVEJOY and the entire cast and crew. The SCIENTIST is very proud to have been a part of it. Nice work everyone...!!!

[@tenparks]

THE Skip! You killed it my guy!

[@sxmplxfy]

Skip you deserve a ton of credit for your role in the video. You were STELLAR as Professor Watts.

[@rattonleash8536]

OMG SKIP ITS HIM OMG OMG ONG u did a great job YIPPEE!!

[@shinmiepog]

You did great! :D

[@juliaannellescano5846]

You have a wonderful mustache

[@carrlaeyna]

Played this song in the truck yesterday and was absolutely thrilled when my dad asked who the artist was and i got to tell him "lovejoy, they're a newer band" without giving any extra background context

[@iwontbesilenced2321]

I get you. everytime I play my music he looks at me all proud like "I raised you right, kid". and that makes me happy for some reason.

[@clairebourke8465]

​@@iwontbesilenced2321wholesome dad moments are one of the true joys in life

[@nsgn3102]

​@@clairebourke8465yeah,you can say its a Lovejoy moment!😂😂😂 (Okay now start throwing tomatoes)

[@PrettiestPrincipleInLife]

​@@nsgn3102 it was a cheeky but good joke no need to be ashamed XD

[@Lyricsketcher]

​@@iwontbesilenced2321 Omg same my dad is all into this type of heavy metal and rock, and then I showed him Lovejoy and he was like omg my child actually has a good music taste and I kept showing him music like Lovejoy and it was sooooo cool❤️🎸 love you Lovejoy

[@Landon.trippy]

Not normally my type of music but after Ted’s lovely video I literally am just amazed by the creativity and I’ve been listening on repeat- Absolute legendary song and music video congrats to the whole squad who worked on it

[@cielhigh4401]

Same! 🔥

[@aliyan247]

Same here, I legit want to listen to the rest of their discography

[@dinoforest8222]

@@aliyan247 Highly reconmend, as this type of music is sometimes my thing but not always I love how lovejoys music always has a great base and punch to it :)

[@CatherineAvila-ce3bw]

songs mediocre tbh

[@Doodle497-]

@@CatherineAvila-ce3bw That is one of the takes of all time

[@EmeraldKolb]

The song, the artistic direction, the shots Ted combined to establish the story and vibe- I AM SO OBSESSED! This is amazing! So proud of the gang and Ted for coming together with this!

[@andriemiguelkrishnan653]

Who's ted??

[@iexity_2916]

​@@andriemiguelkrishnan653ted nivison directed the music video :)) he also has his own channel and he's part of a podcast (chuckle sandwich) where they did an episode with wilbur if you're interested in that

[@natef.9127]

Everything just fits so perfectly. The sound the acting, the costumes, the old public domain clips, the direction. MM it’s just so good

[@avokka]

NON DMCA? you mean public domain? haha, how odd is it that we refer to it today as "non dmca" instead of "public domain" though

[@natef.9127]

@@avokka ha whoops, fixed:)

[@big_sea]

yes

[@doomsalad1387]

guys instead of taking the time to comment about the things wilbur has done in the comments, why not take the time to congratulate ted for directing such a good music video? or talking about how the drummer did a great job or otherwise. like just because wilbur did something terrible doesnt immediately make anything hes ever been a part of bad.

[@andreahaddad1563]

La gente se toma el tiempo de publicar en todos los videos de lovejoy, tienes razón, no se deben tomar su p*to tiempo de comentar lo que hizo el, si la banda ya lo sabe lo hacen al c*rajo, total no los van a leer, mejor solo feliciten a las personas que trabajaron duro en esto, pero ya no podemos ver a Wilbur igual

[@heinoustentacles5719]

Listen to Megadeth...

[@fyrwyrd]

Dare say Megadeth and quite different to this. They're class but also not really a substitute for Lovejoy ​@@heinoustentacles5719

[@Str1ke-YT]

Hate Wilbur Soot Love everyone else who made this It just sucks that there’s a double standard here :/

[@Pain.-]

Seperate the artist from the art. Wilbur messed up BIG TIME, but I still like this song. Yes, even his singing.

[@rcolbydobbs]

I really dig how they’ve got this Arctic Monkeys energy but also with a slight shift, a little more discordance and angst vibes, they could sound like Cursive. Really digging it

[@big_sea]

yes

[@quinndied7742]

its kind of like a fucked up shitty cursive that looks like somebody wrote while in a hurry

[@patchezz5363]

YOU'RE SO RIGHT

[@thomasb4516]

Yea wilber says that lovejoy is inspired by artic monkeys

[@Evanloveskaas]

for me it sounds like a highway chase

[@ILoveJoostKlein1983]

OUR BOYS DID NOT JUST DROP THE COOLEST MUSIC VIDEO ON US LIKE THAT! I can’t wait to see them live 🤍

[@willabytes]

I think they already live 😔

[@livinghumanb31ng]

@@willabytes wdym

[@willabytes]

@@livinghumanb31ng they are already alive

[@livinghumanb31ng]

@@willabytes oh ok

[@ExoFNC]

3:31 the face the scientist's face made is just so emotional it made me shiver, give this actor a raise. You got my respect

[@citrusleaveslikeyourdad]

YES! its like he realized just what he was doing

[@Skiph22]

Thanks for the mention!

[@ExoFNC]

​@@Skiph22 omg, not even kidding i wasnt expecting this. You are such a good actor and also thank you😅

[@Skiph22]

@@ExoFNC Ted gave me the exact direction notes that you said you saw- look/analyze/realize/run…. Good to know I got it right. This shoot was great. I’ve done mv’s w Ed Sheeran, One Republic, Justin Beiber, Lil Yachty, and others but this was over the top better.

[@ExoFNC]

​@@Skiph22 Ted really did a good work, and you nailed it. I felt the emotion and just had to make a comment about it

[@TheEWGman]

Lately I see a lot of relatable things for me in Lovejoy's songs. Idk if that's good or bad.

[@oxycodinegd]

Pretty much all of Lovejoy’s music is about Wilbur’s toxic relationship with Shelby So I’d imagine it’s not too far fetched to relate to it

[@TheEWGman]

It's not so much toxic relationship for me, just a lot of stuff that happened

[@VivianShea]

I never know what to expect with Lovejoy music videos and I’m always impressed and obsessed

[@GrumsIGuess]

I have no idea how you guys managed to make a song that feels so calm and collected yet crazy and emotional at the same time. Truly inspiring work.

[@O_O.The.Commenter]

I love your profile pic. Hobie Brown all the way!

[@GrumsIGuess]

@@O_O.The.Commenter thank you big man!

[@justaloserrr]

Angel all the way 🫡

[@GrumsIGuess]

@@justaloserrr yessir!

[@RippingStars]

Ted did an absolutely incredible job directing this whole thing and making it alive. The music coinciding with the video really gives it depth. I kind of feel like the guy hooked up to all the machines right now watching it lol. Amazing piece of beauty guys!! Everyone played such a vital part of making this band who they are today and I'm so proud of you all 😭

[@francomasiniofficial]

There’s a reason they call him Tednevision!

[@yeyeyeyeyeyeyyeyey]

That guy is Will Neff!

[@opaltoralien4015]

I know right!? The whole thing is incredible, the song was always overwhelming my senses in the best way, and the music video demonstrates illustrates it beautifully.

[@Hibernathan05]

@@yeyeyeyeyeyeyyeyey I thought it was, the whole time I was like ‘I know that guy from somewhere’

[@_DoorStop_]

me too! I could have swore I saw him before

[@TheBazingaGames]

THE BEST FC 24 SONG... NO DOUBTS

[@tonytracey695]

Good exposure and a great track. Lots of potential, but I guess now its all about coming up with enough material to get that album out there. I don't think they have a full LP yet?

[@leighwakeham3735]

DOOLALLY CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON. Plus also The Sea, Black Dress, Mercy and Adore You.

[@xbloosaber]

This is legit a work of art, the visuals (especially the fct that it was all black and white) worked so well, props to ted's and everyone else's work on this MV we have entered a new era and its a beautiful one man

[@vivid_404]

74 likes and no comments? I can fix that. But seriously, it is a work of art, honestly the black and white really gave quite a cool effect :)

[@xbloosaber]

@@vivid_404 oh shit didnt even see all the likes lmao, yeah its such a good vibe for the song :)) the shots are insaneee

[@parthenos74]

ALSO, why is no one talking about wills glasses???

[@AddieLouThe3rd]

YESS DUDE I 1000% AGREE

[@xbloosaber]

@@parthenos74 YES!!!

[@gus7804]

I have been listening to this song on repeat ever since it first came out and wondered what the music video would look like if it ever got filmed. This absolutely blew my mind. This is everything and more than what I could ever have imagined and I'm so proud of our boys.

[@wardsbrain]

SAMEEE

[@elizabethmiller7088]

Blew his mind too

[@EchoTheGayOne]

That guy's mind was blown too... (sorry)

[@myleshateseverything]

@@EchoTheGayOneI WHEEZED

[@NikolasNikoKit]

I genuinely just can not wait to say ‘I listened to Lovejoy before they became one of the most famous bands in the world.’ Never mind.

[@kweenkate]

RIGHT? IM JUST IMAGINING THEY GET BIGGER THAN THEY ARE NOW AND WE CAN JUST LOOK BACK AT THIS FIRE ART (no offence to will who literally got burnt alive) IN THE FUTURE props to my cousin for recommending me this band two years ago. WHAT ITS BEEN TWO YEARS HOLY

[@BoTeal]

Lmao yes❤

[@witchoriia]

SAME!! THEY HAVE COME SO FAR AND I CANT WAIT TIL THE COMMUNITY STRETCHES EVEN FARTHER THAN THE MCYT FANBASE!

[@FloorCheese247]

SAMMME

[@mulckablucka]

same

[@Siplinduh]

bro said hes pretty cool once u get to know him

[@jordyshokum7760]

lmao

[@banaynayy]

We shall forever be grateful of Will Neff's sacrifice in the creation of a masterpiece of a video. He will be missed.

[@CattBlob]

Sorry for asking but what did he do

[@BlairDoesStuff]

@@CattBlob caught on fire at the end of the song 🕊🕊🕊

[@YNEA.]

​@@CattBlob He's the guinea pig

[@Willinillyt]

@@CattBlob he died

[@isaaxbell]

​@@BlairDoesStuff I'm sorry if this is a joke but the fire was cgi

[@mousekatoool]

I used to play the drums a couple years ago , but the drum solos in this song are so mellifluous. I love this song so much.

[@otto7588]

Not exactly drum Solos, they are just fills

[@Emeraldog]

Added: “Mellifluous” to VOCABULARY

[@istabbananas]

@@Emeraldog was about to comment the same thing lol

[@kestrelynn]

In most lovejoy songs the drums are just cracked, I always listen out to them and my mind is blown

[@CMT_Crabbles]

Mark is the best drummer!

[@lordofmushrooms8804]

1940s vibe + Lovejoy + Weird but cool + Ted Nivison’s directing = This absolute masterpiece

[@BasedRealist08]

"Breaks you down just to act as the architect" is by far one of my favorite lyrics, ever. Keep going Lovejoy! You're amazing!!!

[@ChrstmasEnjoyer]

whos gonna tell him?

[@BasedRealist08]

@@ChrstmasEnjoyer I'm well aware and give absolutely ZERO fucks.. "Hope this helps" "this aged well" "you support an abuser"🤓 "blah blah fucking blah" TOODLES ☮

[@_maruian_]

unrelated to the small arguing, this is also my favorite line :>

[@Bananabo-at]

@@ChrstmasEnjoyer separate the art from the artist

[@handman8941]

​@@Bananabo-atDamn, Lovejoy is still making music?

[@bellasdownfall2.0]

im so proud of how far lovejoy has come in such a short span of time. It is truly amazing how much work they put into their music and how kind they are to their fans. I love you guys and im so greatful to have your music!

[@Rainshinemusic]

Showed this to my 86 year old granny today, she loved it so much she had to listen to the whole album! :)

[@finnvost9349]

No age limit for good taste in music 👌

[@c9ndycane832]

yep @finnvost9349

[@JadeWatches773]

This comment right here made my day

[@francomasiniofficial]

I showed this to my dad. He just started clapping-didn’t stop for ten or so hours. He hated it. What a guy.

[@CAMMNO-sc7it]

My 56 year old aunt loves this

[@ClaudiaSalcedo8D]

Will Neff deserves so much praise for being a consistent colleague and friend to show up to things and kill it in everything he does.

[@jejjohnson]

And die for it too, as we can clearly see in the video

[@bobaoriley1912]

It’s really cool that he committed to the role.

[@chipsivanna99]

I wasn’t sure if it was Will Neff, glad to see it is

[@SoFarBec]

I came here from Ted’s video about the directing process, and I’m really impressed with how this turned out!It was complex work and Ted looked stressed, but it feels and looks exactly how he described his vision, and I think the song has a lot of extra oomph because of this awesome music video. 10/10

[@solarraccoon1261]

As someone who is incredibly picky when it comes to music, this is absolute fire. The lyrics are incredibly well thought out, and there isn't a dull moment in this song.

[@Sushivan-yc5zr]

Clearly isn't picky then

[@elitedog4365]

@@Sushivan-yc5zr and why do you think that? Because you have a different opinion than that person?

[@Sushivan-yc5zr]

@@elitedog4365 yup

[@elitedog4365]

@@Sushivan-yc5zr oh alright then you do you

[@Sushivan-yc5zr]

@@elitedog4365 thankyou

[@southunknown]

My brain is still trying to comprehend the absolute insane talent happening in this video; the actors, the design, the directing, the band, the music. You can feel that everyone put their soul into this, and we truly thank you for it. I have never more in my life wanted to just be wrapped up in a music video. Not sure if that’s weird…. Sorry… BUT SERIOUSLY THIS IS SO FUCKING COOL. Great job guys, so happy for you all.

[@austinrimel1150]

The following is an analysis of the video by jumbo from June 2 2023 "Here’s my thoughts on it. I’m in film school, and I was a Choir student for 12 years. This is all just incredible. Just figured I’d share my thoughts! Digging into the lyrics, the song is about a guy who wants to fall in love with a girl but can’t because he’s insecure that he’s too boring and predictable. Paradoxically, he wants to put himself out there and do great and exciting things - presumably to have something to talk about - but he’s too scared to do that too. He wants to be something, but he’s not saying anything at all literally and figuratively. Thus, the song’s title, Portrait of a Blank Slate, is an oxymoron representing the psyche of this hypothetical man. The music video is full of silent era components and surrealist imagery, which is a great way for director Ted Nivison to say he’s a film buff without saying he’s a film buff. Though it’s what he states in his BTS video, I drew much more from his vision than mere efforts to be “weird,” “old,” or “trippy.” I think the choice to splice public domain medical footage in with the rest of the music video expresses the hypothetical man’s acknowledgement that he is, on the most rudimentary level, exactly how everyone else exists. It’s fitting that footage that everyone has access to was used to convey that he’s got a body, he’s got a brain, and he feels he has nothing unique to do with it. I know that he’s telling himself this because of the edit that rapidly match cuts between the test subject and the scientist helming the experiment just before the title slides of various illnesses. Sometimes, match cuts are just done to create a smooth transition from one thing to another, but I firmly believe this is one of those cases suggesting the two subjects linked by the match cuts are one and the same. He is the test subject, and the scientists are the voices in his head, deconstructing him to the point of illness… mental illness. The lyrics sung at this exact point are “I guess you know now what to expect He lives your own life in retrospect You know it bores me? These insecurities Breaks you down just to act as the architect” Rewatching the music video again, I immediately paused it at this part and replayed it because it stood out to me as perfect synchronicity between soundtrack and cinematic language. This was certainly my favorite part, and this level of artistry totally stays maintained from start to finish. Lovejoy’s song slaps, Ted Nivison did a fine job directing the music video, and both parties accomplished so much in so little time. The project may tell a story about lacking individuality, but the project itself definitely earns its own"

[@southunknown]

@@austinrimel1150 This is awesome! Thanks a bunch. I love analysing the performing arts; and this just scratched an itch in my brain. So clever!

[@GraniteGolem]

Least corny lovejoy enjoyer

[@baileyh2706]

the fact that this video was recorded in just under 16 hours is incredible ted did an amazing job as dirsctor and im sure he will direct many more

[@slagggott]

Chat chanting ‘One Of Us’ during the wait for the premiere has to be one of the sweetest things. Moments like this make me actually proud of the community.

[@niapurdue230]

Proud to chant

[@slagggott]

@@niapurdue230 In memory of techno? Always.

[@niapurdue230]

@@slagggott always and forever

[@A1t3raPG3D]

The song? Slaps. The singer? Bites. The song? Still slaps.

[@Raccoonboi634]

LMFAO

[@Qwilzyyyz]

FRRR

[@Geoimnbvcx]

HELL NAW 💀💀💀💀💀

[@punt3rplays]

Hotel?

[@Qwilzyyyz]

@@punt3rplays travago

[@ellav2043]

This MV is fantastic! The concept behind it and the way is was executed is incredible. I adored the costumes and set design. I loved the way the editing matched up with the lyrics and the beat of the song. 10/10 props to the team behind it!

[@Koulstart]

Could you please explain it? I didn't really get it

[@cornegames535]

⁠​⁠@@Koulstart Mv = music video They like the concept (idea) of the music video, and think the way they made the music video is incredible. They like the costumes (what the characters in the music video are wearing) and set design (how the area the music video got recorded in)of the music video They also liked how the lyrics (song text) matched up with the music video They think its a 10/10 music video and give the team that made it props (look at it as if they give their respect to the team that made it)

[@ellav2043]

@@Koulstart After reading over the lyrics, I think the guy being experimented on is gaining a new perspective to life due to the music and wants to break free from the repetitiveness of it all, but realizes he can’t and just gives up. Tbh I don’t fully understand the idea behind it, but this is what makes the most sense to me.

[@syon9872]

@@Koulstart I think their presenting their research on how music effects a part of the brain and it goes very badly just like everything else within wu&io industries

[@izzybells6813]

Black and white while singing into an old school radio mic will always make the best music videos. I absolutely love this!!! ❤❤ Also this song is so badass

[@SOMEONE-kj4ez]

Our kids are going to be listening to this saying, “I love 20s music”

[@yagnikbose8973]

I wanna be reminiscing this era forever like our parents do for for the 80s😂

[@jules.coreso]

​@@yagnikbose8973 hahaha same

[@RaiderCat12]

In my case, I also like songs from the 1920s

[@StarXei]

Yeah lol

[@gundar-x1p]

The day bands are making covers on these songs to try kick start their own music. Oh that song has a bit of Lovejoy in it, doesn’t it?! Kind of like how Lovejoy has a bit of Arctic Monkeys in it.

[@gianisalive193]

Despite on what Wilbur has done, Lovejoy's music is pretty good

[@Alex-xr1mp]

fr i don't want lovejoy to end...

[@gianisalive193]

​@@Alex-xr1mpVery true. Their music hits hard

[@codiburns4384]

@@gianisalive193lovejoy won’t end because of what wilbur did, think about Chris brown, the Beatles, guns n roses

[@gianisalive193]

@@codiburns4384 True. I am just woried

[@elmopreparestocommitarson]

@@codiburns4384though I hope Wilbur gets kicked out. He doesn’t support any sort of support financial or not as it’s been proven to reinforce bad behavior even if it’s not related.

[@1928crows]

The best thing about this band is that it doesn't just belong to the band members, it belongs to the community. Good work guys ❤

[@big_sea]

truth

[@fynngarsedwarner4986]

Sup my humble compatriot

[@1928crows]

@@fynngarsedwarner4986 I'll get you

[@kysayshi]

we're so proud of you guys, this whole mv is sick and its genuinely so cool how ted directed this as well, a big shout out of thank you to all who worked on this behind the scenes !! so excited for what's to come of you guys in the future lovejoy.

[@ur_l0c4l_n0nbin4ry_k1d]

This entire album was amazing, but ive been listening to this song on repeat. It hits so hard! Lovejoy never disappoints! ❤

[@BellerBee]

"So I'll wait here for you, said please just let me stay" Holds so much emotion. It can be taken in so many different ways.

[@ParadigmDreamspace]

Will Neff did an amazing job bursting into flames and dying a horrific death. Very realistic.

[@octag0nal]

oh you didn't hear? yeah no ted nivison wasnt thrilled with will's acting so he just got a flame thrower and started recording. it's realistic beccause he was actually on fire!! v cool trivia

[@YNEA.]

​@@octag0nal makes sense. Ted's such a bad guy

[@carter5073]

it’s crazy to see how far lovejoy has come in terms of production value since the taunt mv! this is a masterpiece, kudos to ted and everyone else who helped create it ❤

[@mooncheese3146]

Exactly like they’re definitely not stopping at this amazing level they’ve already gotten to! I’m sure we’re all excited to see them grow to even higher and better heights as they grow as a band

[@rybulz9644]

i loved it when Will said "It's love time" and joyed all over the place

[@EF-kk3vh]

Ah, personally I liked it when he said "it's joy time" and loved all over the place, but to each their own

[@rybulz9644]

@@EF-kk3vh i can't believe i missed that. 2nd place at best tho

[@DemonicNightmare]

Ted did such a great job directing this. Also, I love that every part of the band gets to shine in this song! I'm a drummer, and I feel like so many groups move the drums and bass kind of into the background. The fact they each get some really brilliant moments to shine makes me really happy. It's an amazing song.

[@kawabee4385]

Yes, and I also love the scene where Mark plays the drumms in One Day music video.

[@mochicatk]

Can't wait to burst into flames at next week's Lovejoy concert :) As a fan who's been around since the release of Are You Alright, it's safe to say that I burst into tears when I heard Call Me What You Like on the radio last week. So proud of Wilbur and the rest of Lovejoy for how far they've come

[@julie0359]

Genuinely my favourite from the album, so proud of the lovejoy boys 💛💛💛

[@gangw33dmlg]

It has been years since i listen to a song that just RADIATES early 2000's energy. This is amazing! The music is so melodic, the video is just so macabre in a good way and the actors really played their role. I could feel their panic in the end. Great job to everyone involved in the shooting of this MV!

[@ji_imbo]

its alot like a killers song imo

[@boverl]

the first part of the bass riff is a direct copy of under control by good shoes, a guitar song from the 2000s

[@cestariviere]

Our little British Indie band isn't small anymore… aND NOW PEOPLE WILL RECOGNIZE IT AS IT DESERVES!!! 🤩💕

[@rickrossstretchmarks]

Was never small

[@unwantedrainbow3851]

Due to Wilbur’s popularity in 2021 I think the band kinda blew up when it started, but now it’s much more renowned

[@unwantedrainbow3851]

Cause they’re songs are so good

[@M_10-tztc]

​@@unwantedrainbow3851Yeah

[@camrynnn]

Something about the music at 1:30 - 1:53 is phenomenal. I’m going to be listening to this on repeat. Ted did such an amazing job at directing this music video

[@kweenkate]

RIGHT THATNPART IS SO GOOOODD

[@cadencebridgelal4776]

I love that part so much ✨

[@GoosyOff]

1:57 to 2:25 is also elite

[@willowshake023]

1:07 - 1:20 is my favourite part. Weirdly enough, the footage of lions and a girl running is almost perfectly synchronised with the song

[@GoosyOff]

@@willowshake023 also elite

[@_HeyItsJayy]

Bro this music video quite literally gave me chills, huge congrats to Ted and the band for this absolutely incredible music video

[@NeutronixRL]

same here haha

[@aidanfarrell1926]

3:28 haha love the scientist trying to put out the fire with his book

[@Average_Idiott]

honestly wilburs drama is not stopping me from loving this song also the intro is just amazing

[@gianisalive193]

Even if any part of a band did something that sucks, that doesn't change the fact that the band has good music

[@najma_palsyt]

​@@gianisalive193TRUE IM SO GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@montse_rdz]

It’s not “drama” as much as an actual crime

[@elmopreparestocommitarson]

@@gianisalive193but Wilbur a now confirmed sexual predator is making money from the band. Until love joy kicks him off and demonetizes the music Wilbur can claim money off it’s not ethical to support as you are giving money to a abuser

[@CbaDropDead]

Imagine being so young that you call this "drama"

[@-Bad_Karma-]

THIS IS MY FAV SING FROM THE NEW ALBUM! So proud of Lovejoy for how far they've come!

[@notsena6415]

OFCOURSE ITS A MASTERPIECE!!! Im so happy school is almost over summer is close and lovejoy is back 💗

[@woffelle]

omg hello fellow stocking pfp enjoyer

[@HelenBenninghoff]

I don't know much about music but this is really cool, I went to Lovejoys concert in MI and it was freaking awesome, It's clear that Wilbur is really passionate about music and he is coming out with amazing results. I love every song I have heard and I'm as boring as people get, I really hope he doesn't stop making songs any time soon.

[@Ex_goals]

I would never expect this song to be in Fifa

[@kaspoh8635]

Ted's direction is literally so insane, this music video is incredible. somehow the visuals made the music itself better- like i hadnt noticed how hard the bass line goes (oversight on my part, how could i ever underestimate The Ash Kabosu-) till watching this. everyone who worked on this did such a great job. absolute work of art! wow.

[@liyuchii]

Not only is this my favourite Lovejoy song, it's now also my favourite Lovejoy music video

[@Hikanaru_Aoki]

i agree with you

[@MadsH5859]

Ditto

[@charm359]

Big man speaking facts

[@FabiolaGuzman-ou1km]

Real

[@Florence_the_fleur]

Agreed

[@Kephahehe]

De fato Lovejoy nunca decepciona

[@Oosjhteuikmm]

I see you a man of culture

[@spikesunshine5045]

Sim

[@Kephahehe]

​@@Oosjhteuikmm Indeed

[@babe4341]

concordo

[@zonnebloem456]

Facts

[@jarvistoasty]

I love the imagery in this. The music overwhelming his mind and giving his nerves feelings of burning, and then combusting once his mind is completely full is genius. Ted Nivison did an amazing job here.

[@KermitBagel]

Such a banging song, hope to see this one rise as one of the more popular ones of the album

[@SIeepyy_]

this is one of the BEST songs ever i love all the songs u guys make it’s all amazing!! :)

[@big_sea]

yes

[@nuniaye9014]

This song goes SO HARD amazing job guys.❤ our little band isn't so little anymore I'm so proud🎉

[@CatlamityDemon]

I love this band! It sucks that Will is not the best person. I will separate the art from the artist.

[@tamayo4805]

2:57 YEAAAHHH

[@laurax1179]

This song has such a strong Arctic Monkeys vibe and I love it. AM is one of my top 5 albums of all time so I mean this as the biggest of compliments.

[@MCBuckey]

If you ain't rockin with the Queens of the Stone Age then you aint rockin with me.

[@-phrogg-]

Yesss

[@edolmirk3500]

I've been listening to the bass, and its sound is similar to Brianstorm

[@Very-stupid-soup]

Oh fuck I’m doing a music binge and you just reminded me about them, thanks

[@aaronwilliams7522]

@@eef_house The song is actually called Fluorescent Adolescent, not the other way around. I noticed it when Ted talked about it in his video on his experience directing this. Still, I think using that song as an inspiration was brilliant and I agree with the main comment that says that it has an "Arctic Monkeys vibe" so it fits in very well.

[@neverice9047]

This is quite possibly the best music video I’ve ever watched. I don’t usually like music videos but this is so creative, well done on this one guys

[@Yoda123]

if i had a dollar for every time lovejoys album cover had an exploding vehicle, i’d have 2 dollars, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice

[@zauberinhikari]

Mi canción favorita del EP, está hermoso el MV 👏

[@Protostarofficial]

I think we can all agree that that bass riff is absolutely monstrous!!

[@citrusleaveslikeyourdad]

3:09 i really like how in portions the song is kind of taking over his brain, like he had total control and enjoyed the music, but too much made his mind out of his control

[@TobinHolz]

My girlfriend is a biter, on occasion she will just walk up like she is going to kiss me but instead bites me hard. It isn't playful... it hurts. My girl never bit me hard enough to coming close to drawing blood though. I have asked my girl not to bite me so hard and she listened to me. When you set boundaries, other people should respect those boundaries. I understand that he has accepted responsibility for his actions, gotten therapy, and is working on being a better human being. Hopefully, he is sincere and this has been a learning moment for him. A close friend of mine once said , " people need as many chances as it takes to get it right". Good team effort for the video and everyone who was involved.

[@MrSalamand3r]

golden words!

[@MiguelRomines]

Yeah but this is celebrity culture we're talking about, everyone needs to be perfect. No need for messy people (literally and figuratively)

[@godlikemtg8966]

Facts at the end of the day if he wasn't massively famous no one would have cared he just got carried away with consent not a excuse obviously but a big learning curve ​@@MiguelRomines

[@GooseLukeBruh]

hopefully ex-girlfriend now wtf

[@punt3rplays]

Well said!!

[@Kamisama_1]

3:21 song was so fire bro started burning :(

[@liamarie9812]

No doubt my absolute FAVORITE Lovejoy song from the entire EP and the video is just absolutely amazing as well!! I love how much you can just see that all of this is such a passion project for everyone because of how amazing it turned out!!!

[@sherifahmed9156]

As someone who's a Musician, Working in the Directing field and loves to watch Ted and Wilbur Content, This LITERALLY made my eyes tear up as it was building up like HOLY SHIT IT WAS A LITERAL MASTERPIECE THANK YOUU!!! Edit Holy fuck?? 680 likes??? Damn i think i'm not alone in this lmao

[@big_sea]

yes

[@astro2248]

if you suddenly can't listen to them after all the drama you need to get a hobby or just go outside, maybe talk to a friend. separate the art from the artist, because stuff doesn't suddenly become bad because the creator(s) is. this song slaps and it always will

[@elliesIsland]

Not saying what he did was right. But this song kinda slapped when it first came out but I'm totally with you Honestly people need to get a grip he's a good artist

[@socire72]

yes. i just listen to music i like.

[@user-xq6cn3xx3e]

"all the drama"? Domestic abuse is a crime

[@imjustroleplaying]

I personally can't if the artist is still alive The money still goes to him Yes, there are other band members, but when 3/4 are found to do awful things, I can't support them.

[@funl]

@@imjustroleplaying wait till you find out about virtually every company/service. your logic shouldnt be based on how many people included in the project are doing bad things. like oh its only one of the band members ok its fine then lol, you can dislike the music because of the artist i dont care but i dont think your reasoning makes much sense

[@d0l0nunderside]

3:23 me when i listen to this song

[@ninjustice5574]

Here’s my thoughts on it. I’m in film school, and I was a Choir student for 12 years. This is all just incredible. Just figured I’d share my thoughts! Digging into the lyrics, the song is about a guy who wants to fall in love with a girl but can’t because he’s insecure that he’s too boring and predictable. Paradoxically, he wants to put himself out there and do great and exciting things - presumably to have something to talk about - but he’s too scared to do that too. He wants to be something, but he’s not saying anything at all literally and figuratively. Thus, the song’s title, Portrait of a Blank Slate, is an oxymoron representing the psyche of this hypothetical man. The music video is full of silent era components and surrealist imagery, which is a great way for director Ted Nivison to say he’s a film buff without saying he’s a film buff. Though it’s what he states in his BTS video, I drew much more from his vision than mere efforts to be “weird,” “old,” or “trippy.” I think the choice to splice public domain medical footage in with the rest of the music video expresses the hypothetical man’s acknowledgement that he is, on the most rudimentary level, exactly how everyone else exists. It’s fitting that footage that everyone has access to was used to convey that he’s got a body, he’s got a brain, and he feels he has nothing unique to do with it. I know that he’s telling himself this because of the edit that rapidly match cuts between the test subject and the scientist helming the experiment just before the title slides of various illnesses. Sometimes, match cuts are just done to create a smooth transition from one thing to another, but I firmly believe this is one of those cases suggesting the two subjects linked by the match cuts are one and the same. He is the test subject, and the scientists are the voices in his head, deconstructing him to the point of illness… mental illness. The lyrics sung at this exact point are “I guess you know now what to expect He lives your own life in retrospect You know it bores me? These insecurities Breaks you down just to act as the architect” Rewatching the music video again, I immediately paused it at this part and replayed it because it stood out to me as perfect synchronicity between soundtrack and cinematic language. This was certainly my favorite part, and this level of artistry totally stays maintained from start to finish. Lovejoy’s song slaps, Ted Nivison did a fine job directing the music video, and both parties accomplished so much in so little time. The project may tell a story about lacking individuality, but the project itself definitely earns its own.

[@thunder_birdfps8294]

Sorry I’m in a high school film class, is calling it a match cut the right term? I thought a match cut was like changing the camera angle in the middle of a fluid motion, still a great analysis

[@TedNivison]

Man, loved reading this! I’ll just say there’s absolutely more going on than me just saying I’m making it “weird” haha, I usually have intention at the end of the day, especially with how the pub domain connects to the storyline of the video, amongst other stuff!

[@austinrimel1150]

What does the band represent than? You can see the band is present in the scene, so what do they represent?

[@ilhandaanish2381]

I loved reading this holy shit

[@Sammy-dq6wt]

AGREED but I'd also just like to say that this analysis is really well done too. You've very observant and bright, great job jumbo!

[@Puppetflip]

So glad Ted were able to direct this. It was such an amazing video. Great editing and concept of what the video's about and it even suits the song quite well. Really hope to see more spectacular music videos as amazing like this! 🔥

[@Zackynd]

No way puppetflip

[@Puppetflip]

@@Zackynd No way zackynd

[@Lincoln_XD]

Can we talk about how, canonically, LoveJoys songs are powerful enough to light a human on fire.

[@EK312_]

ASH LOOKS SO COOL IN THE SUIT 2:22

[@Minyu4]

I almost died when I saw him in a suit:'D

[@marldecarl]

This song is honestly so great IT GOES SO HARD BROOO this entire ep is a masterpiece and i do not agree with anyone who says otherwise

[@kn11102]

I found this song on a Spotify rock playlist and it’s been on repeat for the past 3 days. It’s SO good

[@tiiamaria_]

welcome to the lovejoy enjoyers!

[@kendyglt]

definitely listen to their other music. they put on SUCH a good concert and write really good aromantic lyrics and stuff. super relatable and fun to listen tk

[@jmrs_]

The fact that this guy now has a song in EA FC 24 is mad.

[@HalloweenT0wn]

Is it actually in it

[@jmrs_]

@@HalloweenT0wnyes

[@YouTubes_NPC]

We need more MVs with this style, Lovejoy!!!! I think it's the best music video you've done so far especially with the black and white and close up shots :)

[@HyacinthMedium]

Yeah this is absolutely amazing

[@Ellwoo]

The milkman always delivers

[@HyacinthMedium]

@@Ellwoo He sure does

[@LightniteProductions]

One of the most visually unique music videos I have EVER seen in a long while. You guys have done it again!

[@swxaggy]

THE SONG??? THE MUSIC VIDEO??? THE ACTORS???? THE VIBE!!!??!? ITS ALL SO INCREDIBLE!!! TED DID AN AMAZING JOB WITH THE DIRECTING AND OFC LOVEJOY WERE DOWN RIGHT INCREDIBLE AS ALWAYS!!! o7

[@jonatansmusic]

Everytime the chorus hits, i get goosbumps. Its pure genius

[@ToriTransformer]

EL VIDEO ES INCREÍBLE, LA MÚSICA, EL AÑO ES QUE SE ESTA SUITADO EL CONCEPTO TODO TODO ES INCREÍBLE! ❤

[@meepersgobeepers]

I can't express how much I love it when in music videos everything is going to shit but the band plays on It expresses so much chaos

[@Notxanakin]

Foo fighters pretender…

[@charlietarricone1094]

Check out The Strokes "You Only Live Once" music video

[@meepersgobeepers]

@@charlietarricone1094 oooo, I love the strokes!

[@LittleKoneko]

queens of the stone age : sick sick sick she eats EM while the video goes on, scared the life out of me when i was little

[@ed_cmntonly]

the song is just normal whilst the MV ends with the test subject fucking turn to a skeleton the most normal music video out here by far

[@T0b3e]

i’m glad that i’m able to listen to lovejoy before they become famous worldwide. it’s honestly awesome.

[@maybringsflowers77]

how, did this man make a song thats so beautiful and calming but so crazy and out of control at the exact same time??? you, wilbur, are a genius

[@CloudiLyn]

it isn't just Wilbur /nm

[@thesmiths_enthusiast]

@@CloudiLyniirc wilbur writes the songs

[@CloudiLyn]

@@thesmiths_enthusiast I know but there more to a song than lyrics

[@areyasquiddinme]

​@@CloudiLynWE KNOWWWWWW

[@CloudiLyn]

@@areyasquiddinme So your speaking for them? How do you know what their opinion is..☠️☠️

[@astatine3871]

Hands down the best song from this EP. All the songs are awesome but this one hits the absolute hardest and its beautiful at the same time.

[@tinaseiyi]

REALMENTE AMO! ES UNA OBRA AUDIOVISUAL, LOS QUIERO LOVEJOY, NUNCA DECEPCIONAN

[@aestheticaf5336]

This was recommended to me from the song that’s called “Dupe - Balling” 🫡🫡🫡

[@jjrf.7]

best FC 24 song

[@zenverak]

That’s how found it. EA 24 REALLY got the sound track right