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By Kandel Kindred Basement Revolver – “Words” [Listen] Words are just words “‘Words’ was written when I was in my last semester of university. I lived downtown and school was up on the mountain and somewhat inaccessible by bus. I was writing my honours psych thesis at the time, as well as many other papers, when … Read more
Cheapies Records and Tapes 67 King Street East By Kristin Archer When our hometown boys Arkells release an album, it’s an event! Downtown record store Cheapies got the celebration going a day early with a listening party. Cheapies has hosted a few listening parties so far and plan to do it every month. Chatting with my … Read more
Episode 137 (Aug. 5/16) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with local comic Mayce Galoni who is in the running for SiriusXM’s Top Comic (vote now!) and is releasing his first comedy album “Praying To See Boobs” this fall + brand new Arkells tunes … Read more
Max Kerman (Arkells) By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk I was really stoked to interview Max Kerman of Arkells for the first time! Making it even more fun, the interview was live-to-air on 93.3 CFMU in the middle of Gore Park. It’s an exciting time for Arkells as they embark on their latest chapter as a … Read more
Episode 128 (June 3/16) * Live To Air from Gore Park * “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer I was thrilled to host my show Live-To-Air from Gore Park for the third year in a row. Thanks again to the Downtown Hamilton BIA for having me back! You can check … Read more
By Kandel Kindred Arkells – “Private School” [Listen] Around you I feel like swine You’re divine Being someone who grew up in the public school system there was always hogwash being spread about the private school kids having the most “expensive toys,” and gadgets on the playground. That being said, this song was a flashback to … Read more
Harvest Picnic Christie Lake Conservation Area 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk The Greenbelt Harvest Picnic just celebrated its fifth year and I was happy to make this one my first. Having heard so many wonderful things about it, I now fully understand the magic of this festival. Harvest Picnic … Read more
By Kristin Archer The 5th annual Greenbelt Harvest Picnic is this Saturday, August 29th! To get you in the spirit, a Playlist featuring some of the acts you’ll see live at Christie Lake. Tickets are available now at Dr. Disc, Picks & Sticks, and online at Ticketbreak. Harvest Picnic 2015 from ihearthamilton on 8tracks Radio. … Read more
The JUNO Awards By Kristin Archer We’re deep into May already, but I’m only now getting the chance to share my 2015 JUNO Awards experience. When we look back on 2015, the JUNOs are going to stand out as one of the most exciting moments of the year. It could not have been a better … Read more
By Kristin Archer The 2015 Hamilton Music Awards are coming up quickly! This year, the HMAs are taking place in the spring once again and are back at Theatre Aquarius. Events run from May 21-24th. Here’s a quick rundown: HMA Music Industry Conference – Thursday, May 21st @ Dofasco Centre for the Arts HMA Rising … Read more