With less than two weeks to go before the release of “Wheels Within Wheels,” the third full-length album from the Norwegian Alternative Pop Orchestra MEER, Karisma Records have released another single from an album that epitomises the band’s eclectic sound.
Titled “Today Tonight Tomorrow,” the track can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services HERE
Stream the track through the Spotify player below:
It is a song that many listeners will be able to relate to, and this is what the band had to say about it:
“Set against a backdrop of shadows and light, “Today Tonight Tomorrow” captures the essence of longing and desire. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist on the edge of the light, yearning to be a part of something greater than themselves. With haunting vocals and ethereal instrumentation, the song beckons listeners to join the journey, as the protagonist grapples with feelings of isolation and uncertainty.
The album itself represents a large step forward for MEER. It is an ambitious and immersive work that blends symphonic prog with intelligent pop, and allows the band to showcase an exceptional level of musicianship that is accentuated by intricate vocal harmonies and majestic melodies.“
Set for release on the 23rd August, “Wheels Within Wheels” will be available in CD, Digital, and Ltd Edition Double LP in Neon Magenta/Grimace Purple Vinyl formats, and can now be Pre-Ordered from:
With each individual member of MEER bringing their own musical styles and interests to bear in “Wheels Within Wheels”, the album is a testament to the band’s ability to effortlessly transcend genre-boundaries by blending introspective lyrics with enthralling musical arrangements.
With artwork by Helena Haglund and Simen Sandbæk Skari, and a running time of just over an hour, “Wheels Within Wheels” reunited MEER with producer Lars Gärtner Fremmerlid and was recorded at Ocean Sound Recordings in 2023.
Tracklist:
01. Chains of Changes
02. Behave
03. Take Me to the River
04. Come to Light
05. Golden Circle
06. Today Tonight Tomorrow
07. World of Wonder
09. Mother
10. Something in the Water
11. This is the End
Formed in Hamar, Norway, in 2008, MEER’s lineup now consists of eight members, including Johanne Kippersund on vocals, Knut Kippersund on vocals, Eivind Strømstad on guitar, Åsa Ree on violin, Ingvild Nordstoga Eide on viola, Ole Gjøstøl on keyboards, Morten Strypet on bass and Mats Lillehaug on drum.
Fans will be able to see MEER live at the following events (more to follow):
8 Sept: Two Days Prog +1 Festival, Campo Sportivo, Novara, Italy
20-21 Sept: Pulterkammer Festival, Hamar Teater, Hamar, Norway
https://www.facebook.com/events/960010719085265
27 Sept: Hunsfos Rock Festival, Hunsfos Bryggeri og Destilleri, Hunsfos, Norway
https://www.facebook.com/events/730511715879709
A video for the track “Chains of Changes” from “Wheels Within Wheels,” written and directed by Signe Josefin Kippersund Larsson Filmed and edited by Birk Rønningsbakken Groven, can be seen HERE
Lineup:
Johanne-Margrethe Kippersund Nesdal / Lead and Backing Vocals
Knut Kippersund Nesdal / Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals and Keyboards
Eivind Strømstad / Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Electric Baritone Guitar, Additional Keyboards, Programming and Backing Vocals
Åsa Ree / Violin and Backing Vocals
Ingvild Nordstoga Sandvik / Viola and Backing Vocals
Ole Gjøstøl / Acoustic Grand Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Electric Organ, Church Organ and Backing Vocals
Morten Strypet / Electric Bass and Backing Vocals
Mats Fjeld Lillehaug / Drums, Percussion and Backing Vocals
