The Ballad of Wallis Island - Vinyl Death Cab For Cutie and the decline of national

and the decline of national culture and traditional ways

resulting in a record that feels like a fresh break for a band that’s already established themselves as forward-thinkers

including Gene Clark

and separated from the mother of his youngest daughter

Celebrating 20 years since the release of ‘Neon Nights’

The Ballad of Wallis Island - Vinyl Death Cab For Cutie and the decline of nationalThe Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream