Wesley Wang’s latest project is blurring the line between music video, animated short film, and cultural statement. Released following its premiere at the Tribeca Festival, “Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank” pairs “Feel It All Again,” a new track from New York indie-pop act Adore, with a handcrafted animated world that turns a seemingly cute story into a sharp critique of power, greed, and resistance. The song functions as both soundtrack and emotional narrator for the story unfolding on screen.
The collaboration arrives at a pivotal moment for both artists. Wang, whose short film nothing, except everything amassed more than 9.3 million views on YouTube before being acquired by Sony and filmmaker Darren Aronofsky for feature development, has joined forces with Jacob Rivera and Warner Music Group on what may be his most ambitious project yet.
Rather than serving as background music, “Feel It All Again” is deeply woven into the narrative structure of Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank. The song’s synth-driven production mirrors the frantic pace of the film’s central heist, while its nostalgic lyrics provide the emotional foundation for the characters’ motivations.
Opening lines that reflect on “the days” of the past immediately connect to the film’s early scenes, which depict Violet and Marlowe living peacefully among sunflower fields and carrot farms. That idyllic life is shattered when a corporate rabbit tycoon destroys their community, burns their crops, and monopolizes the seed supply, forcing citizens into a bleak urban environment.
As the story escalates into an armed rebellion against the corporation, the music evolves alongside it. Pulsing electronic beats, mechanical percussion, and processed vocals create a sense of urgency that mirrors the protagonists’ mission to reclaim what was taken from them.
The contrast between sound and visuals becomes one of the project’s defining strengths. Wang presents the story through handcrafted animation inspired by Sylvanian Families-style characters, creating a deliberately disarming aesthetic. Beneath the charming rabbit protagonists and miniature environments lies a darker tale about corporate control, displacement, and sacrifice.
That tension reaches its emotional peak during the film’s final act. After infiltrating the carrot-shaped Seed Lab skyscraper and stealing back seeds for their community, Marlowe sacrifices himself to ensure Violet escapes.
For Adore, the collaboration marks another major milestone. The band’s breakthrough song “did i tell u that i miss you” has surpassed 254 million Spotify streams, and “Feel It All Again” now introduces their music to audiences beyond traditional streaming platforms through a cinematic storytelling format.
Watch the full music video/short film below.
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