An all-canadian roadtrip song about freedom and self-discovery
Montréal, May 29, 2026 - With Halfway to Halifax, Ox & Octopus delivers a rich and evocative folk-country song that takes the listener on a trip through Quebec and down to the maritimes; the journey to Halifax becoming a symbol for freedom, trust in
one’s path, and surrender to the natural flow of life.
Musically, Halfway to Halifax unfolds organically with a gentle yet steady rhythm, prominent guitars, and a progression that evokes the feeling of passing scenery. The artist’s voice, both embodied and deeply expressive, guides the track with a blend of freedom, nostalgia, and spiritual momentum. The song maintains a strong narrative arc as it passes through an emotional refrain with powerful vocal harmonies and climaxes with a heavy-hitting riff break.
A music video filmed and directed by the artist will accompany the release and be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Ox & Octopus est le projet solo de Jarrod Gawne (The Open Rays, Forêt Marine), auteur-compositeur-interprète, multi-instrumentiste et réalisateur établi dans les Laurentides... PLUS
Ox & Octopus is the solo project of Jarrod Gawne (The Open Rays, Forêt Marine), a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and sound producer based in the Laurentians... MORE