"Moaning Lisa Smile"
Live performances[edit]
The band made their US TV debut on Conan on 16 June 2015 with a performance of "Moaning Lisa Smile".[5] They also performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden on 11 August.[6]
In popular culture[edit]
"Moaning Lisa Smile" is featured in an episode of The Leftovers.[7] It also appeared in the promotional trailer of Arrow''s mid-season three premiere,[8] as well as on the soundtrack of the video game MLB The Show 16. In January 2018, the song featured in BBC One's promotional trailer for Baptiste.[9]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Moaning Lisa Smile" was uploaded to the band's YouTube channel on 26 May 2014. It was directed by Ozzie Pullin. Lead singer Ellie Rowsell stated that the song was inspired by their "favorite 8-year-old girl, Lisa Simpson," further elaborating: "We wanted to create a Lisa-type character and follow her in a pursuit to happiness. Although faced with obstacles in the shape of some nasty bitches, Lisa soon finds the group who make her feel like she belongs."[10]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Moaning Lisa Smile".[4]