Rilo Kiley - Silver Lining

What this video is

Released in 2007 as the second single from Under the Blacklight, Rilo Kiley's major-label debut on Warner Bros. Records, 'Silver Lining' arrived at a pivotal cultural moment when beloved indie acts were navigating the tension between underground credibility and mainstream visibility. The song ranked No. 27 on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2007, and the parent album ranked 8th on the magazine's best albums of…

Why it matters

A landmark single in mid-2000s indie rock/indie pop, 'Silver Lining' exemplifies the genre's capacity to wed confessional songwriting with accessible, radio-friendly arrangements. Written by Jenny Lewis, the track represents the mature evolution of Rilo Kiley's sound from their Saddle Creek indie…

The director

Autumn de Wilde (born October 21, 1970, Woodstock, NY) is an American photographer and film director known for portraiture, music video direction, and commercial work. She studied theater at Los Angeles City College and learned photography from her father,…