Meels Finds Her Bearings On "Northern Star"
Written By: Big C
A star can point toward the horizon while reminding a traveler what waits behind them. Shortly after her Grand Ole Opry debut, Northern California singer-songwriter Meels wandered forward into Northern Star. Written by Meels and produced by Justin Francis and Peter Groenwald, the song brings folk, Americana and country together in her self-described "Critter Country." The road asks for movement while love gives the narrator a fixed point across the distance. She explains how ambition and attachment began chasing each other inside the song:
I wrote 'Northern Star' about the contradiction of chasing a dream while the dream chases you back. It’s about the harsh realities of the road, the people and little creatures that keep you grounded from afar, and the magical connection that music provides.
Meels performed the song alongside the unreleased “Over Miles” at the Opry on October 28, placing a private conflict inside one of country music’s most public rooms.
The "little creatures" in her account keep "Northern Star" rooted in a world she has been building since Tales From A Bird’s Bedroom. Across The Raccoon Strait made room for playful turns alongside vulnerable observations, and this single carries that attention to small details into a song about touring. Meels closes out the year with December shows, including dates supporting Kaitlin Butts. Let us know your thoughts on "Northern Star” below and find Meels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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