Highet is the father-son songwriting duo of Thomas and Nikolas Erl who collaborate to write and produce contemporary songs. They work with professional local session musicians to record their music in Vancouver, Canada.
The band’s name originates from “Highet Creek,” a long, winding creek deep in the northern Yukon wilderness, where their ancestors operated a placer mine for decades, searching for gold.
The authentic, guitar-centric sound of Highet’s music is inspired by artists, such as Dire Straits, The Killers and Neil Young. All of Highet’s music is 100% original. No AI is used in the creation of their songs.
Highet’s first single, “Never Alone,” is an acoustic rock song with a contemplative tone and powerful messaging. Highet also released "Never Alone (Roaming Mix)," which infuses the original melody with escalating, emotionally charged hard rock tracks and additional verses.
Highet’s new song, "Your Eyes Don't See," is a high-energy rock track with a new wave influence, featuring a driving rhythm section and cutting guitar riffs. The extended version of this song will be released separately in September.
Also stay tuned for Highet's upcoming songs, "Time is What I'm Wasting" and “I Want to See You Again.” The single version of "Time is What I'm Wasting" is scheduled for release in late in September and the instrumental version will become available in October.
Recording Sessions for "Your Eyes Don't See" and "Time is What I'm Wasting"
In alphabetical order by last name:
Felicia Andolong: Vocals (Instagram)
Danny Echo: Vocals (Instagram, YouTube)
Rob Eller: Vocals, Guitar (Website, Instagram)
Nikolas Erl: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Mandolin
Chris Warunki: Drums, Percussion (Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp)
Chris Witoski: Vocals, Guitar (Facebook, X)
Nikolas plays an electric guitar riff for "Your Eyes Don't See."
Chris lays down the core rhythm for "Your Eyes Don't See."
Felicia adds harmonics to her vocal part on "Time is What I'm Wasting."
Rob and Nikolas work out the chord progressions for "Your Eyes Don't See."
Chris Witoski provides the vocals and some guitar parts for "Your Eyes Don't See."
Nikolas plays the synth for the chorus of "Your Eyes Don't See."
Kaj prepares for the next track recording.
Nikolas figures out the mandolin chords for the bridge in "Time is What I'm Wasting."
Danny Echo stopped by to contribute vocals to both songs (but we missed the opportunity to get his photo).
Chris, Nikolas, Rob, Kaj at the end of the first session.
Chris Witoski, Nikolas at the end of the second session.
Felicia, Kaj, Nikolas at the end of the third session.
Kaj and Nikolas test the connection with an electric guitar.
Felicia sings part of the chorus for "Your Eyes Don't See."
Chris gets ready for another take of a drum section in "Your Eyes Don't See."
Rob and Nikolas finalize a guitar riff.
Chris tries a chord progression for the verse section.
Nikolas plays the synth for the song's chorus.
Kaj instructs Rob on when to play a power chord during the song's guitar riff.
Nikolas plays a variation of the guitar riff that is repeated during the song.
Recording Sessions for "Never Alone" and "Never Alone - Roaming Mix"
In alphabetical order by last name:
Rob Eller: Vocals, Guitar (Website, Instagram)
Nikolas Erl: Guitar, Bass
Matthew Logan: Violin (Instagram, Facebook)
Chris Warunki: Drums, Percussion (Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp)
Nikolas checks the playback of a bass riff he just played.
Rob and Nikolas play together to record two more tracks for a song.
Kaj mixes several tracks of a song together before playback.
Kaj sets up the microphones for Chris's drumkit prior to recording.
Rob, Nikolas, Chris at the end of the first session.
Nikolas, Matthew at the end of the second session.
Kaj and his assistant in the studio booth with Nikolas.
Kaj's dog "Penny" who hung out with us during a 10 hour recording session.
Nikolas plays the bass track during a recording session.
Kaj gives Rob and Chris instructions for an upcoming take.
Kaj sets up a mic and Matthew rehearses before a recording session.
Rob and Nikolas try out some different guitar combinations.
Nikolas plays a guitar riff that is recorded for the Roaming Mix.
Matthew plays a violin riff that ends up being layered three times.
Nikolas captures a feedback loop effect for the Roaming Mix.
At the end of the session, Kaj makes adjustments to some of the tracks.
