North of Tomorrow

Brian Mueller, the main songwriter for North of Tomorrow, goes through the world happy, positive, optimistic, and naturally curious about the numerous interplays constantly at work in the world. One would expect that outlook to be reflected in the songs on “Clear as Can Be” – the third album by North of Tomorrow.

But a closer look at the lyrics finds that Mueller has written a multi-genre album full of songs of heartbreak, delusion, regret, and cynicism. Asked for an explanation of the sharp contrasts between his life and the subject matter of the songs, Mueller offered: “Drama is just more complex, with a lot more layers, and is a lot more interesting to write about.”

“Clear as Can Be” is the follow up to North of Tomorrow’s well-received sophomore project – “Something Unexpected” and picks up where they left off. It is intellectually and sonically rich and interesting, with superior musicianship, inventive and various textures, twists and turns, all the while with an underlying beat to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Primarily a recording project, the band is made up of three musicians - Gary Adrian – bass, pedals, vocals, keyboards; Brian Mueller – guitar, keyboards, mellotron, lead vocals, loops; and Stephen P. Rogers – sonic analyst, voice of reason. From there, they add an ever-changing cast of musicians to fill out the specific needs of each song – relying upon the electronic exchange of files and ideas. Each rotating musician brings their own sound, style and approach to the music, which results in each song sounding individual and unique, rather than all blending together. But the constant presence of the three band members makes for a cohesive album, and a further positive evolution of North of Tomorrow’s career