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Mike McCready of Pearl Jam debuts Title Song + Video “Farewell To Seasons” off Rock Opera Companion to Z2 Graphic Album

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MIKE McCREADY

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK ICON, MIKE McCREADY OF PEARL JAM DEBUTS TITLE TRACK SONG + VIDEO “FAREWELL TO SEASONS” OFF ROCK OPERA COMPANION TO Z2 GRAPHIC ALBUM

McCREADY’S ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF SEATTLE
IS BROUGHT TO LIFE WITH MARK SABLE AND ILLUSTRATED
BY SEBASTIÁN PIRIZ. COVER BY R. KIKUO JOHNSON
BRAND NEW ALBUM ART BY DANIEL DANGER

“FAREWELL TO SEASONS” OFFICIAL VIDEO
The New Track Expands the Story Behind Z2’s Graphic Novel, Blending Pearl Jam Guitarist’s Signature Sound with a Cinematic Album Companion Experience and collectible vinyl
Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, and Mad Season, has released “Farewell To Seasons,” the title track from his upcoming “lost” rock opera, alongside a companion animated music video directed by Cyrus Entezam (System of a Down, Slipknot). The song is the first release from Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons, featuring 11 new songs written and recorded as an artifact by “David Williams,” the fictional lead character in McCready’s accompanying graphic novel. Set for release on December 1, the project will be available in deluxe editions that pair the graphic novel with a vinyl pressing, bringing Williams’ story and music to life.

Developed over the last 20 years, McCready’s story captures the drive and tight sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the ‘90s. Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era. The glory and the heartbreak as it asks the unanswerable question… was it worth it?

McCready previously shared, “I’m incredibly excited for my new graphic novel with Z2, Farewell to Seasons. It’s a story I’ve been developing for many years, inspired by the creativity, community, and chaos of the Seattle music scene. I’ve had a great time bringing this project to life with Z2, and I hope people enjoy the journey as much as I did creating it.”

When asked about “FAREWELL TO SEASONS”, Z2’s Editor in Chief, Rantz A. Hoseley said “Having been in the heart of the NW music scene as a journalist in the 1990s, I’ve wanted for years to work on a project that would reflect what it was actually like for the musicians and the fans when ‘the world came to Seattle.’ I can say, without any hyperbole or exaggeration, that I feel like my entire creative life has led to me being involved with this book, and I feel so blessed to be a part of bringing Mike’s beautiful and poignant story to the world.”

This graphic novel and rock opera will be released as a slip-cased oversized 12” x 12” Deluxe Edition, as well as a regular sized 9” x 9” standard edition. All editions of Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons are available to order exclusively at Z2’s website and a standard-sized edition will be available via Amazon, Waterstones, HMV and all good book stores and record shops, online retailers and fine comic shops worldwide on December 1.

Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons track listing:

Side A:

Overture

Queen of The Seasons

Sleeping in the Park

Jon Alexander Intro

Count the Stars

Rock Rules 

Side B:

Just like Your Hero’s

Farewell to Seasons

Shut the Voices

Benevolent Tragedy

They Say 

ABOUT MIKE McCREADY

Mike McCready is a founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam, one of the most influential rock bands of the past three decades. Since the band’s breakthrough with its debut album Ten in 1991, McCready’s unmistakable guitar work and songwriting has helped define Pearl Jam’s sound, contributing to more than 85 million albums sold worldwide and a legacy that earned the band induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

Beyond Pearl Jam, McCready has been a driving force in acclaimed side projects including Mad Season and Temple of the Dog, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and collaborative artist. He has also scored countless film and television series including, Fat Kid Rules the World, Elvis: The Searcher, Johnny Cash: The Gift, Fringe, Shameless, and more. In addition to his musical achievements, McCready is a dedicated advocate for health awareness, drawing from his personal journey with IBD to support organizations focused on Crohn’s disease research and recovery initiatives. He is also an advocate for social justice awareness through his work with Washington Innocence Project, and other local organizations. Most recently, McCready co-founded Mutual Arts Collective, a mission driven art gallery and event space at Pike Place Market. With a career spanning more than 35 years, he continues to inspire audiences worldwide through his artistry, authenticity, and enduring passion for rock and roll.

ABOUT Z2

Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominated Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron Maiden, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al” Yankovic, The Blues Brother, Vans Warped Tour, Marc Maron, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, Primus, Type O Negative, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, All Time Low, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, RZA, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagram and Twitter.