The Outfield Clovers, an Atlanta-based trio combining the gritty feel of indie rock with the heartfelt vibe of Midwest emo, deliver a powerful, reflective sound. With Ryan McMeans on bass and vocals, Jonathan Langston on guitar and vocals, and James Coyne on drums, the band’s latest track “Wes Anderson” feels like a final love letter to a one-sided romance, full of longing and shared memories of the filmmaker’s work. Produced by Will Turpin and recorded at Real 2 Reel Studio, the song’s infectious guitar hooks and intense chorus capture the ache of moving on. Stef sat down with the band to talk about the track in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Photo Credit: Real People Music
1. SJ: You’re a three-piece group from Atlanta! Can you tell us how the three of you met and formed The Outfield Clovers?
OC: We met through high school music programs in our hometown of Newnan, Georgia. Ryan and James met first through Jazz Band, and then Jonathan and Ryan met in Strings I (guitar) class.
2. SJ: Your musical inspirations pull from indie rock and Midwest Emo. Can you tell us a little bit about which artists and records have specifically inspired your sound?
OC: We all enjoy listening to a wide variety of music, and we pull inspiration from many genres. However, the bands with the most influence on our sound are probably Modern Baseball, Pinegrove, Free Throw, and Charmer.
3. SJ: You just released a new single called “Wes Anderson.” What inspired you to write this track?
OC: Ryan is a big movie nerd, and Wes Anderson is one of his favorite directors. He wrote the lyrics about a crush that also liked Wes Anderson. He often introduces the song by saying "she likes Wes Anderson, but she doesn’t like me."
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4. SJ: What does your songwriting process look like? Do you write collaboratively or more independently? Recording process?
OC: Jonathan and Ryan usually begin writing the songs that they sing independently, but as the songs start to have structure the band gets together to work on the instrumental parts.
5. SJ: What is one song you wish The Outfield Clovers wrote?
OC: "It’s Cold Out Here" by Modern Baseball because the impact of the simple lyrics exemplifies what Midwest Emo is all about.
SJ: What’s next for The Outfield Clovers?
OC: Our debut album comes out in March, and we are planning tour dates for March and April.
Album Art: Jonathan Langston
Listen to "Wes Anderson" below!
Credits:
Bass,Vocals: Ryan McMeans
Guitar: Jonathan Langston
Drums: James Coyne
Production: Will Turpin
Engineer: Jonathon Beckner
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