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Let’s go! This year I celebrated the 10th Anniversary of I Heart Hamilton. What a ride! Music has been such an incredible part of the journey. If you missed it – give the 10th Anniversary Playlist a spin to commemorate the milestone. I had a really nostalgic time putting it together. So many memories are … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Duckai – “Stuck” [Listen]I’ve really been digging what we’ve been hearing lately from local music-maker Duckai. Great production, musical sensibilities, smooth harmonies – the artist’s DUCK! EP remains one of my favourite local releases this year (refresh with my June Playlist)! The elusive duck returns with smooth new single, “Stuck.” … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify iskwē & Tom Wilson – “Starless Nights” [Listen]I always liked my companyIn loneliness I felt truly freeThe music partnership of iskwē and Tom Wilson is a beautiful one to watch. The pair teamed up last fall for a cover of Tom’s “Blue Moon Drive,” and now they put their spin … Read more
Arkells – “You Can Get It” feat. K.Flay [Listen]Hold upComing out of me, lightning bolt electricityBlow upIt’s tearing at the seams yeah I see it unravelingArkells burst into the spring season with a new banger for us to enjoy during lockdown. “You Can Get It” is a feisty anthem for going after what you want. … Read more
Here we go! I’m wrapping up the 10th year of I Heart Hamilton (we’ll celebrate the official 10th anniversary in May 2021). 2020 was a painful year for so many, and also a much needed time to pause and reflect. I know this year made me really stop in my tracks, re-evaluate everything, and remember … Read more
The Dirty Nil – “Doom Boy” [Listen]Let me be your doom boyWe could hold handsListen to SlayerIn the back of my Dodge CaravanThe boys are back with another song to crank out of our windows this summer! Along with fun-loving new single “Doom Boy” comes the announcement of a new album from this Hamilton trio. … Read more
By Kristin Archer As the great Joni Mitchell said, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” When I started this blog in 2011, I didn’t think about how long I would be chronicling my hometown adventures, and also how much Hamilton would change over time. With change … Read more
Arkells – “Years In The Making” [Listen]I see it in your eyesThere’s something you believeEver since hometown heroes Arkells brought us the epic concert experience of The Rally back in June 2018, fans were hoping we’d get to do it all again. The band delivers, with the return of The Rally at Tim Hortons Field … Read more
PUP – “Kids” [Listen] And I’ve embraced the calamity It has been a minute since we’ve heard from PUP who have been grinding it out on tour for the last little while. They’re back with a brand new song and right as I gave it the first spin, it reminded me just how much I … Read more
I Heart Hamilton’s Best Of 2018 By Kristin Archer Happy New Year! To keep up with tradition I’m taking a quick look back at some of my adventures this year. 2018 marked year 7 of I Heart Hamilton and brought with it some changes and new experiences. Thanks for continuing to follow along with the … Read more