inger-songwriter Darrin Hacquard shares a new chapter with the release of “October Moon,” an atmospheric ballad shaped by fall imagery and the quiet pull of the Appalachian foothills. The song captures the season’s reflective mood with vivid detail, setting a striking tone through poetic language and a slow-burning arrangement that lingers long after it ends.
The track marks the first co-write of Hacquard’s career, created alongside his friend Jay Jennings Vincent. Built from a verse of poetry inspired by the Hocking Hills, the collaboration grew organically through shared lines and ideas, eventually forming a complete narrative. “October Moon” is the second release from Hacquard’s album ‘Weights & Measures’, which is out now.
The animated music video adds another layer to the song’s immersive world. Animated by Hayden Miles, the visual leans into the song’s eerie beauty and sense of place. “October Moon” stands out as a deeply engaging release, and it highlights Hacquard’s gift for storytelling with warmth, honesty, and unmistakable atmosphere.