Who Will Meet Me At The Gates? EP - Digital EP Only
Who Will Meet Me at the Gates is the latest installment in the ever-expanding universe of The Inevitables. Initially conceived as a soundtrack album and comic book, The Inevitables is evolving into a multilayered, multimedia project that extends into toys, art, and branded collectibles. On October 16 the first single, “Good Grief” drops from a new five-song acoustic EP, featuring a veritable punk rock supergroup featuring members of Pears, Less Than Jake, The Jeff Rosenstock Band, Big D and the Kids Table, and Westbound Train.
When songwriters Vinnie Fiorello, Alex Stern, and Obi Fernandez finished The Inevitables album, they knew there was more music in them. They wanted to keep going. Main lyricist, Vinnie Fiorello, was inspired by what he saw folk punk artist Mountain Goats doing by returning to a back-to-basics approach to songwriting and recording using a boom box like the original Mountain Goats’ recordings. He wanted to take a similar stripped-down approach to bringing to life an Easter egg from the Inevitables world (Who Will Meet Me at the Gates appears in the first Inevitables comic book as a punk band playing at a club with the main characters in attendance). Fiorello said he “wanted to make good on some of the Easter eggs dropped throughout the book” and is also releasing a branded coffee and a beer, based on additional Easter eggs from the comic later this year.
“Good Grief” weaves expert musicianship by blending a folk punk vibe with indie rock and deals with existential questions and the search for hope for the future. To bring his musical vision to life, Fiorello, Stern, and Fernandez tapped Zach Quinn of Pears to act as the voice of Who Will Meet Me at the Gates. Of Quinn, Fiorello states, “I saw what he was doing with his acoustic concerts on Instagram during the first part of the quarantine. He was killing it, stripped down, raw, and inspirational. He’s one of the real ones.”
Although challenged by quarantine and the separation of thousands of miles, members used the downtime and technology at their fingertips to send ideas back and forth to flesh out the songs. The results, far from being a mere“quarantine project,” are highly existential and heartfelt songs dealing with life, death, and the afterlife. It marks the first time Zach Quinn has sung someone else’s lyrics.
Of the project, guitarist Alex Stern says, “Usually the words “Acoustic EP” describe a record that is charming, but ultimately, ephemeral. A record mostly for those who would seek it out anyway. But, as we came close to finishing it, I came to realize that Who Will Meet Me At The Gates is for everyone. It's good for a jog or a late night drive, a party, or much needed time to one's self. It probes fundamental theological questions, but is completely at peace with the idea that they will likely remain unanswered. It's a coming-of-age enterprise, but that age could be 16 or 60...”
As with the rest of the Inevitables project, the group was not satisfied stopping with music. For the graphic side of the concept, they brought in Portland-based artist Tomo77 to lend a visual experience to the songs. The result is a 6-print series reflecting the impact of the pandemic amid a tumultuous and changing social and racial landscape. Rendered in isolation, Tomo77’s images explore themes of racism, police brutality and a society in the throes of political chaos and disease, entwined with symbolism reminiscent of the middle ages. The art will be made available in a limited run of numbered and embossed prints.
The entire Who WIll Meet Me at the Gates EP will be available digitally on November 13. Obi Fernandez stresses, “Even though these songs were written during the pandemic of 2020, they are timeless. I love the honesty of these songs and the sincerity you hear in Zach’s voice as he delivers them. These songs are going to resonate with people's souls for many years to come.”
Who Will Meet Me at the Gates is the latest installment in the ever-expanding universe of The Inevitables. Initially conceived as a soundtrack album and comic book, The Inevitables is evolving into a multilayered, multimedia project that extends into toys, art, and branded collectibles. On October 16 the first single, “Good Grief” drops from a new five-song acoustic EP, featuring a veritable punk rock supergroup featuring members of Pears, Less Than Jake, The Jeff Rosenstock Band, Big D and the Kids Table, and Westbound Train.
When songwriters Vinnie Fiorello, Alex Stern, and Obi Fernandez finished The Inevitables album, they knew there was more music in them. They wanted to keep going. Main lyricist, Vinnie Fiorello, was inspired by what he saw folk punk artist Mountain Goats doing by returning to a back-to-basics approach to songwriting and recording using a boom box like the original Mountain Goats’ recordings. He wanted to take a similar stripped-down approach to bringing to life an Easter egg from the Inevitables world (Who Will Meet Me at the Gates appears in the first Inevitables comic book as a punk band playing at a club with the main characters in attendance). Fiorello said he “wanted to make good on some of the Easter eggs dropped throughout the book” and is also releasing a branded coffee and a beer, based on additional Easter eggs from the comic later this year.
“Good Grief” weaves expert musicianship by blending a folk punk vibe with indie rock and deals with existential questions and the search for hope for the future. To bring his musical vision to life, Fiorello, Stern, and Fernandez tapped Zach Quinn of Pears to act as the voice of Who Will Meet Me at the Gates. Of Quinn, Fiorello states, “I saw what he was doing with his acoustic concerts on Instagram during the first part of the quarantine. He was killing it, stripped down, raw, and inspirational. He’s one of the real ones.”
Although challenged by quarantine and the separation of thousands of miles, members used the downtime and technology at their fingertips to send ideas back and forth to flesh out the songs. The results, far from being a mere“quarantine project,” are highly existential and heartfelt songs dealing with life, death, and the afterlife. It marks the first time Zach Quinn has sung someone else’s lyrics.
Of the project, guitarist Alex Stern says, “Usually the words “Acoustic EP” describe a record that is charming, but ultimately, ephemeral. A record mostly for those who would seek it out anyway. But, as we came close to finishing it, I came to realize that Who Will Meet Me At The Gates is for everyone. It's good for a jog or a late night drive, a party, or much needed time to one's self. It probes fundamental theological questions, but is completely at peace with the idea that they will likely remain unanswered. It's a coming-of-age enterprise, but that age could be 16 or 60...”
As with the rest of the Inevitables project, the group was not satisfied stopping with music. For the graphic side of the concept, they brought in Portland-based artist Tomo77 to lend a visual experience to the songs. The result is a 6-print series reflecting the impact of the pandemic amid a tumultuous and changing social and racial landscape. Rendered in isolation, Tomo77’s images explore themes of racism, police brutality and a society in the throes of political chaos and disease, entwined with symbolism reminiscent of the middle ages. The art will be made available in a limited run of numbered and embossed prints.
The entire Who WIll Meet Me at the Gates EP will be available digitally on November 13. Obi Fernandez stresses, “Even though these songs were written during the pandemic of 2020, they are timeless. I love the honesty of these songs and the sincerity you hear in Zach’s voice as he delivers them. These songs are going to resonate with people's souls for many years to come.”
Who Will Meet Me at the Gates is the latest installment in the ever-expanding universe of The Inevitables. Initially conceived as a soundtrack album and comic book, The Inevitables is evolving into a multilayered, multimedia project that extends into toys, art, and branded collectibles. On October 16 the first single, “Good Grief” drops from a new five-song acoustic EP, featuring a veritable punk rock supergroup featuring members of Pears, Less Than Jake, The Jeff Rosenstock Band, Big D and the Kids Table, and Westbound Train.
When songwriters Vinnie Fiorello, Alex Stern, and Obi Fernandez finished The Inevitables album, they knew there was more music in them. They wanted to keep going. Main lyricist, Vinnie Fiorello, was inspired by what he saw folk punk artist Mountain Goats doing by returning to a back-to-basics approach to songwriting and recording using a boom box like the original Mountain Goats’ recordings. He wanted to take a similar stripped-down approach to bringing to life an Easter egg from the Inevitables world (Who Will Meet Me at the Gates appears in the first Inevitables comic book as a punk band playing at a club with the main characters in attendance). Fiorello said he “wanted to make good on some of the Easter eggs dropped throughout the book” and is also releasing a branded coffee and a beer, based on additional Easter eggs from the comic later this year.
“Good Grief” weaves expert musicianship by blending a folk punk vibe with indie rock and deals with existential questions and the search for hope for the future. To bring his musical vision to life, Fiorello, Stern, and Fernandez tapped Zach Quinn of Pears to act as the voice of Who Will Meet Me at the Gates. Of Quinn, Fiorello states, “I saw what he was doing with his acoustic concerts on Instagram during the first part of the quarantine. He was killing it, stripped down, raw, and inspirational. He’s one of the real ones.”
Although challenged by quarantine and the separation of thousands of miles, members used the downtime and technology at their fingertips to send ideas back and forth to flesh out the songs. The results, far from being a mere“quarantine project,” are highly existential and heartfelt songs dealing with life, death, and the afterlife. It marks the first time Zach Quinn has sung someone else’s lyrics.
Of the project, guitarist Alex Stern says, “Usually the words “Acoustic EP” describe a record that is charming, but ultimately, ephemeral. A record mostly for those who would seek it out anyway. But, as we came close to finishing it, I came to realize that Who Will Meet Me At The Gates is for everyone. It's good for a jog or a late night drive, a party, or much needed time to one's self. It probes fundamental theological questions, but is completely at peace with the idea that they will likely remain unanswered. It's a coming-of-age enterprise, but that age could be 16 or 60...”
As with the rest of the Inevitables project, the group was not satisfied stopping with music. For the graphic side of the concept, they brought in Portland-based artist Tomo77 to lend a visual experience to the songs. The result is a 6-print series reflecting the impact of the pandemic amid a tumultuous and changing social and racial landscape. Rendered in isolation, Tomo77’s images explore themes of racism, police brutality and a society in the throes of political chaos and disease, entwined with symbolism reminiscent of the middle ages. The art will be made available in a limited run of numbered and embossed prints.
The entire Who WIll Meet Me at the Gates EP will be available digitally on November 13. Obi Fernandez stresses, “Even though these songs were written during the pandemic of 2020, they are timeless. I love the honesty of these songs and the sincerity you hear in Zach’s voice as he delivers them. These songs are going to resonate with people's souls for many years to come.”
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Portland-based artist Tomo77 has created this print series reflecting the impact of the pandemic in the midst of a tumultuous and changing social and racial landscape. Rendered in isolation, Tomo77’s images explore themes of racism, police brutality and a society in the throes of political chaos and disease, entwined with symbolism reminiscent of the middle ages.
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