All posts by Brett Huestis

High October Invites Us Into the Darkness on ‘Medication for the Rats’

The latest EP from Halifax-based solo artist Julian Hanson, otherwise known as High October, is certainly evocative of some somber times. While Hanson has categorized his work as “dark-folk”,  Medication for the Rats incorporates a variety of influences from outside the world of folk music including emo and electronic music.  Continue reading High October Invites Us Into the Darkness on ‘Medication for the Rats’

Ian Janes Takes a Stand for Artist Compensation with ‘Episode 5’

It’s no secret that the pandemic has had adverse effects on our favorite musicians and artists alike; this has led to many artists speaking out against how the music industry and streaming services make a profit while the artists themselves struggle to keep up. In an industry where live performance is necessary to keep the lights on–but has been near impossible for over a year—it’s understandable to begin to wonder how such a system was ever allowed. For Ian Janes, this was a challenge to meet head-on. Continue reading Ian Janes Takes a Stand for Artist Compensation with ‘Episode 5’