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’ →