Meels Introduces Her Critter Country World Debut With "Vultures"

Written By: Big C

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Photo Credit: Jim Hughes

On the lost highway, windshield thoughts feel like half-poems, half-confessions, carried by the hum of the road. Meels steps into a new chapter with Vultures marking her debut release on Lost Highway Records. The song moves with an easy, lived-in sway, pairing sharp observational writing with a gentle sense of humor. It captures the intimacy of long drives and wandering minds, where small moments linger louder than the miles passing beneath the tires. The song’s restraint and sincerity previews her forthcoming EP Across The Raccoon Strait. Speaking on her new label home, Meels shared:

Lost Highway has a legacy that means so much to me… to release music through the same label that once carried so many of my idols is incredibly meaningful.

Written and delivered with plainspoken grace, "Vultures" reflects Meels’ gift for turning everyday imagery into emotional shorthand. Lines about fence posts, highways, and fleeting guilt feels conversational yet deliberate, grounding the song in empathy rather than spectacle. "Across the Raccoon Strait," arriving January 30, features seven songs written by Meels and co-produced alongside Peter Groenwald and Mark Campbell. Her self-described "Critter Country" sound blends folk, country, and bluegrass with curiosity, nostalgia, and quiet honesty. With headline dates announced and tour support slots alongside Margo Price and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the horizon, connect with Meels' momentum on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Stream "Vultures" now and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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