Tulita’s Julian McPherson – stage name Jule$ – has released new single Count Me Out, a project he has been working on since June 2025.
McPherson says he began pursuing music eight years ago. Count Me Out explores a new R&B and hip-hop sound for McPherson and builds off his April single, titled (in lowercase) i know.
“Something about this song differs from the rest of my music. I’ve never really made this type of music before,” said McPherson, adding the new song is about a toxic back and forth pull.
“It’s not about the fear, but just not counting them out.”
He hopes the song will inspire youth and the next generation to do what they want in life.
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McPherson said he struggles living in a small northern town where resources are limited.
“Coming from a town of less than 600 people is really challenging, but the support feels like there’s way more than that,” he said.
“You go around in Tulita and you find so much inspiration everywhere, from seeing Bear Rock Mountain right there to seeing the northern lights.”
Indigenous model and close friend J’lyn Vaneltsi is featured in the single’s cover art. Vaneltsi is from Fort McPherson and worked on Jule$’s first single.
McPherson said his new album, Spirit Lifted, is almost ready for release. Count Me Out will be the lead single and is available on streaming platforms.
He plans to release a couple more singles before the year ends, he said, and hopes this single “does really well.”
