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As Early Internet, Dean Stafford writes quiet pop gems tinged with nostalgia and heartbreaking lyrics; taking cues from indie staples like Death Cab for Cutie as well as contemporaries like Hatchie.   After spending the bulk of his life in Texas fronting the Austin band, Pompeii, Stafford picked up and moved to Los Angeles in 2017.   Crafting introspective melodies through the lens of various guitar pedals, the debut Early Internet single, “Blankets,” is loosely inspired by Craig Thompson’s beloved graphic novel of the same name. Read Full BioAs Early Internet, Dean Stafford writes quiet pop gems tinged with nostalgia and heartbreaking lyrics; taking cues from indie staples like Death Cab for Cutie as well as contemporaries like Hatchie.   After spending the bulk of his life in Texas fronting the Austin band, Pompeii, Stafford picked up and moved to Los Angeles in 2017.   Crafting introspective melodies through the lens of various guitar pedals, the debut Early Internet single, “Blankets,” is loosely inspired by Craig Thompson’s beloved graphic novel of the same name.   “I originally wrote the song in 2010 after coming back from a European tour to a fresh breakup, broken car, and no job. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a good friend who let me stay in their studio apartment on an air mattress. It was there I discovered a collection of graphic novels on the shelf. One was “Blankets”. I immediately absorbed the material, found inspiration in the snowy landscapes, and wrote the song on my friend’s acoustic guitar. At the time, I was working on my old band’s record and it didn’t quite fit the album, but I always loved the song, so I’m happy to finally see it come to fruition nearly a decade later.”   Coated in ambience, but driving enough to avoid being washy - the winter-themed track serves as the perfect soundtrack to a coming-of-age story about love and anyone who’s ever second-guessed themselves in a “now or never” moment.   Look for the first Early Internet LP in 2021.

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02Clinging To A Dream You Don't Want To Leave Early Internet

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04I'm Glad You're Happy Early Internet

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06Are You Coming Over?Early Internet

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07Lesser Evil Early Internet

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08Nursing Back A Wing Early Internet

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09Clinging To a Dream You Don't Want To Leave (feat. Caroline Loveglow)Early Internet

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Blankets
Early Internet Lyrics

Making our way through gaps in trees
Freezing to death, dying to please
(Anticipating everything)
In the still of the air, I watched your breath
Forming in clouds around my neck
(Oh, what a nervous, nervous wreck)
If things are gonna escalate
They could be moving toward a swift decline
We're short on time
What the hell am I doing?
If things are gonna escalate
Maybe that would be just fine
I got a whole night
Why the hell am I waiting?
Stamping the outlines of our feet
Leaving proof of the places where we meet
(Chapping your lips, wind whistling)
Scrawling your name into the snow
I heard you whisper, I wanna go home
(With you)
If things are gonna escalate
They could be moving toward a swift decline
We're short on time
What the hell am I doing?
If things are gonna escalate
Maybe that would be just fine
I got a whole night
Why the hell am I waiting?
If things are gonna escalate
They could be moving toward a swift decline
We're short on time
What the hell am I doing?
If things are gonna escalate
Maybe that would be just fine
I got a whole night
Why the hell am I waiting?

Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRYAN DEAN STAFFORD, DEVON JAMES COREY

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Early Internet

3y↑138

I hope this video helps you feel warm & cozy 💙

Christopher Alvarado

2y↑2

Saw an ad and clicked it, glad I did. This is phenomenal!

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Rayne Enyar

2y↑171

Thank you for paying the ads so more people will find this, it is too underrated. this song helped me after my break up. thank you guys...

Early Internet

2y↑21

Hi Rayne, thank you for watching and listening. I'm so happy to know the music has helped you.

SILVER SPADES

2y↑86

Saw this on an ad. I knew right from the beginning that this song was something special. Going to make this my summer tune

Jen Jen

Me too!🙌

Early Internet

2y↑4

I appreciate that, thank you!!

Shippo Chan

2y↑38

If things are gonna escalate
They could be moving toward a swift decline
We're short on time
What the hell am I doing

This song is so poetic. I love it.

Early Internet

2y↑1

Thank you!

DarkFrosty101

2y↑38

Honestly this should have 1m views it’s so good

Early Internet

2y↑3

That’s high praise, thank you!

Juliette Van der Zaag

2y↑32

Can we just talk about how underrated this is? I mean like this song is so beautiful and the music video too! Love it, makes me feel happy again:)

Early Internet

2y↑4

Thank you, Juliette! Your nice comment makes me feel happy :)

Catalin Iulian

2y↑3

You guys are the best ❤ and it's something very special about your music

Ian L.

2y↑4

This is the kind of indie music I look for. Great job

Ido Asraff

2y↑11

it's just cool when the band is chill and close-enough-to-its-fans to reply to YouTube comments, I like it

Early Internet

2y↑2

Thank you! Glad you like it.

Kiara M. Garcia

1y↑3

I really love the mood, the vibes, the dreamy look in this video 😍 uh it's just so GOOD

Early Internet

1y↑1

Thank you, Kiara! That’s what I was hoping for. Glad you like it.

SirCamiro

18w↑2

I looove this song, I always get goosebumps in the beginning...such a beautiful melody

Early Internet

17w↑1

Love to hear this! Thank you so so much!!!

Minh Phan

2y↑14

After 9 months of its release, i discovered this amazing song by an ad, i hope this will gain more recognition ♥♥♥

Marcelle Oliveira

1y↑2

going through some heartache right now and absolutely in love with this song, tysm for writing and producing this!!

Early Internet

Thank you so much for letting me know and listening! Hope it brings you some comfort.

Anthony

2y↑7

Such a beautiful song and beautiful videography!

Early Internet

2y↑1

Thanks so much, Anthony!

Scarlett Solis

1y↑2

I loved it!!! I’ll go find you on Spotify 🖤

Early Internet

1y↑1

Thank you, Scarlett! I appreciate that. Thanks for listening

PEACH JAM RECORDS

2y↑1

Awesome track! Nostalgic vibes - and definitely makes us feel warm & cozy, thank you!

Insomniac

1y↑4

This inspired me, it added a bit more fuel to my flame to become a music artist since I've been a bit unmotivated lately, thank you.

Early Internet

1y↑1

So glad to hear it inspired you! Thanks

Supreme Introvert

Same!!

Natalie Hendrickson

2y↑5

Thank you for releasing this beautiful masterpiece. It has become my new favorite song! I love it so much!

Early Internet

2y↑1

Thank you for saying that, Natalie! Very nice to hear! Happy New Year to you.

Blue Chigga

2y↑8

Added to my fav playlist

Glad that I found this song🖤

Early Internet

2y↑1

I'm glad you found it, too! Thank you!

ぴこりん

43w↑1

I love this. I found out about you through a recommendation, and have definitely become a fan. The song is great, and the video is really lovely (especially 2:54, it looks so cozy!). Stay safe, and keep on making music! :)

Early Internet

42w↑1

Love to hear that, thank you! New video out this week and my first album is out on streaming, vinyl, and CD on 10/29. Enjoy! 💙

Jack

1y↑3

I got an ad for this and I've found my new favorite song. It's honestly so beautiful and I love everything about this. Thank you so much :)

Early Internet

1y↑1

So happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for listening!

Juanma Gazapo

38w

this is so beautiful I loved the ashmosphere of the song and its lyrics!

Timma H

2y↑1

I never click on ads but this one i couldn’t resist and..
I LOVE IT

Bailey Rosier

1y↑1

Wow this is a great song - saw this on an advert and you guys are going to do so well, you’re gonna attract so many people 👍👍👍

Early Internet

Thank you, Bailey! Glad you’re here

Chris Halgarian

1y↑2

Love this ♡♡ I'm now a fan!

Early Internet

1y↑1

Thanks, Chris! I’m a fan of you being a fan. Thanks for being here

nostalgia candy

41w↑1

Man, this sounds so familiar to me for some reason and I can't figure out why. I love this song though, it makes me feel like I'm surfing through the clouds✨

theguywithnoaccount

48w

Heard this on one of my local alt rock stations on my way home from work today, and boy did it make my day. Driving against the sunset while those beautifully spacey guitars played was a moment of pure bliss. Thank you for gracing the world with this wonderful song.

Early Internet

47w↑1

Beautiful comment, so lovely to see this. Thank you so much for your kind words! 💙

lucidlunatic

19w

found this song by chance but falling in love with it was my own choice. everything has me feeling some kind of way, the video, the instrumental, the lyrics. what a masterpiece.

Early Internet

19w

Thank you! What kind words. So glad the song found you. Appreciate you listening and watching. 🙏🏻

Lara Alano

24w

This song is wonderful! 💜 Spotify recommendation.

Kelly Vermander

1y↑1

This popped up when I was looking for some Pixies.....love it. Saved in my faves! 💜

Early Internet

Love Pixies!! One of the last shows I saw was Pixies at the Rose Bowl in 2019. So good. Thank you, Kelly!

BeMuse

Love this song! are there any chords or tabs for this? Would love to play this

Early Internet

Thanks! I don’t know if anyone else has made any. I have not yet, but can tell you it’s in the key of A. Hope that helps for now

MittensCookieCreme

2y↑2

Thank you for putting out the wonderful music! c:

Early Internet

Thank you for listening!

arf arf

1y↑1

i was looking for more good songs for my playlist and this.. IS ONE OF THEM THAT I NEED

Early Internet

1y↑1

So great to hear! Thank you for adding me to your playlist!

Ondino Santos

2y↑2

The video, lyrics, the voice. Everythinhg is in a perfect harmony. You really did a great job

Early Internet

Thank you for acknowledging all of those things! I tried my very best!

Dakota Smith

1y↑1

I originally was upset this came out a year ago but when i listened i'm glad i found it! It was beautifully done. I will most definitely listen to all your songs(:

Dakota Smith

@Early Internet I can't wait!

Early Internet

1y↑1

Happy to hear that, Dakota! Thanks for listening. More out this year

Travis Mulvaney

Sounds and looks awesome. Keep up the good work!

Early Internet

Thanks Travis! More on the way!

Luisana

2y↑1

recién la acabo de descubrir y está muy linda, soy la suscriptora 198 :D

Skylar Kelvin Nattaya Kwon

So glad I was here before this song reached a million of views. This is one good song and deserves more recognition. ❤️🌸🌼🌺🌹🌷🌻

Early Internet

Thank you, Skylar! If you share with even one of your friends, it would be a big help. Happy New Year to you!

hopeless kiddo

2y↑1

Wow I just came across this beautiful masterpiece and I do not regret it. Thank you for this amazing art!💜💜💜 Have a good day :)

Early Internet

2y↑1

So nice to hear you say that! Thank you!! I hope you have a good day as well

THE GREAT GATSBY

1y↑2

This is amazing!

Early Internet

1y↑1

You are amazing! Thank you

Maya Gooch

I listened to this song for the first time today but it already feels like an old friend who I'm reminiscing over old memories with 💕

Early Internet

1y↑1

Welcome back, old friend! Thank you

William Thomas

2y↑7

This became my favorite song 😳

Early Internet

2y↑1

Honored to hear that. Thank you!!

Alex Cavalcanti

22w↑1

Best sound ❤️🇧🇷

Early Internet

19w

Thank you so much, Alex. Much appreciated. Cheers ❤️

Anthony

I don't como lleve aquí pero en serio me encantó...espero que sigas así brother

Storm Dash

You are a really good help to my anxiety, thanks <3

Early Internet

2y↑1

I'm glad the music is helping! I get anxiety, too <3

akbar daoef

You do a great job dude.. I enjoy it since the intro starts till the end of song 🙌👌👌👌
Greet from Indonesia

Early Internet

Thanks dude! A lot of good people in Indonesia!

Jack Miessner

2y↑1

This is awesome! Definitely gives me turnover vibes

Early Internet

@Jack Miessner Love to hear it! 🤙

Jack Miessner

Early Internet yooo you guys are some good repliers haha this is definitely going in my playlist

Early Internet

Thanks, Jack! Turnover is a great band. Love it

ar music

2y↑1

I found this on ad! Love everything about it ..🌻🌹

MistLoft

THIS IS SO DAMN GOOD

John McHugh

Soooo good 👍❤️

Jen Jen

I can't stop watching it🥺❤️

Early Internet

1y↑1

Love to hear that, Jen! Thank you

The Fiku

Te quedo muy bueno

aitiana

this is so cool !! i love it

Early Internet

Thank you! I'm glad you're into it!

O’Dian

Greatness and Timeless through Generations 🎸

glittertits

This is so good!!!!

Kit Taylor

2y↑3

I love this
!!

Early Internet

2y↑1

So glad to hear that. Thank you!

Vetle a

What a piece of art. Thank you

Early Internet

I appreciate you saying that. Means a lot, thanks!

Tran Khanh Linh Nguyen

omg what a good songggg, u deserve more fame tbh

Early Internet

Thanks for listening!

Squiraccoon

I love this song

Early Internet

Thank you so much! Thanks for being here

Deximaru

1y↑4

This song is pretty special

Early Internet

1y↑2

You are pretty special. Thanks!

syuntou2009

3y↑7

This song makes me feel warm from Japan.

Patrick Dixon

2y↑1

This is good music

Lalslalls

1y↑4

I accidentally clicked the ad and I’m not going to lie I’m actually not mad I actually like it

Early Internet

So glad to hear that, Dania. Thank you!

Cafe Muxic2021

47w

very nice song, just subscribed~~ wish you success

Early Internet

47w

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

tiara maldonado

so calm, i like this <3

MistLoft

2y↑2

THIS IS SO GOOD OH MY GOSH (11/24/2020) BEFORE THIS GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK-

Gerardo Maximiliano Arandia Murnberger

I really like it!

Early Internet

Happy to hear that, Gerardo. Thank you!

Artby yours

this sounds AMZinGgggg ❤️

Early Internet

I appreciate the kind words - that means a lot, thanks!

Jasser Escorcia

Great song, guess I'll have to translate it for spanish-speakers to enjoy it as well.

Early Internet

Please do! I studied Spanish in school, but am not fluent! Thank you

Megan P

I love this

Soon96

Hi <3 cheers from Spain, your music is awesome

Early Internet

Thank you very much! Happy New Year to you and hope all is well in Spain

alex♡

41w↑2

Bro it's been a year after I found this song 😭

bugfood0_0

Makes me sadder but i love it

JNames

1y↑1

Very Very Good Music

Early Internet

Appreciate that, John. Thank you!

sickboy 1

2y↑37

I search for radiohead and i found that, im so happy

Benjamin Klooster

I searched for the talking heads and saw an ad

Pete Axe

1y↑1

Mgmt

Raul Groza

i was searching best 90s alternative rock songs

On WUN

2y↑1

I didn't search Radiohead nor Pixies, but I still got the recommendation coz RH, Pixies are in my playlists. See how the algorithm works.

Merde Films

2y↑2

lol I was looking for the pixies

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Syafiqul Ihsan

2y↑2

I’ll play this on my future adventure

hi lol

2y↑1

this song hits me so bad

Dreystudiees

2y↑2

this is really amazingg

Emily Kaylin

people who put ads for their music always have the best songs

Early Internet

1y↑1

Glad you think so, thank you!

Abraham Sink

2y↑1

this is epic tbh

Enravene

2y↑1

Omg I come from the ads
This song so pretty cool
I think I'm in love with this song
Now I be your new fans :)

Early Internet

So glad you're into it, thank you for being here!

Alan K

17w

LOVE YOU DEAN! BIG NUMBERSSSS

Early Internet

17w

YESSS, thank you Alan!!!

Waffles

1y↑1

Holy shit this is good 🔥🔥

Early Internet

1y↑1

Thank you, Danny!

Jen Jen

If things are gonna escalate they could be moving toward a swift decline. We're short on time. What the hell am I doing? If things are gonna escalate maybe that would be just fine💔💗

Skeptz YT

I like this , it’s pretty chill

Early Internet

2y↑1

Thank you! I like chill things

Kory En

1y↑1

Amazing

Early Internet

Thank you, Kory!

Anh Ngo

Love thissssss

Early Internet

Love that you're here, thank you!

Joaquín Cosavalente

2y↑1

Traducir al español por favor ...

J T

2y↑3

It’s nice and cozy here.. I’ll stay for a while

z

2y↑3

the only good ad youtube recommended me so far

tae hyungvid

this is so cool!

Early Internet

You are so cool to say that, thanks!

nirvana oasis

Sounds good, Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾

Joshua Powell

2:29 She has such a beautiful smile

Star11k

42w

🔥🔥🤩

ShitterDestroyer

This popped up in my 2000s alt rock list, its not bad

Early Internet

Thank you!

Romel SanPedro

Dude this rocks

Early Internet

2y↑1

I appreciate you listening / watching. Thank you!

Dylan Voisine

1y↑2

So 80s

Early Internet

Big fan of the 80s!

Emil Steilsson

Was gonna listen to Sufjan Stevens for the first time when I accidentally clicked the ad. Best ad I've ever recieved, hope yall have spotify uwu

Early Internet

Thank you so much, Emil! I hope you ended up finding your way to Sufjan eventually! Search Spotify for Early Internet and if you should see the three singles pop up. Cheers

debora jemadu

I love thisssss

Early Internet

I love you being here, thank you!

Fantastic Mr Fox

1y↑2

The people who disliked this need a COVID test, because they’ve got no taste.....

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