Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer It’s that time again, my friends. Every year it’s a pleasure to be exposed to so much local music and to be continually inspired by the talent in this city. I didn’t get to compile as many monthly Playlists as I would have liked to in 2017 but I’m grateful I can share local … Read more
By Kristin Archer Redanda – “Forlorn” [Listen] I feel a caution in the wind that forbids me to begin And when I see you in my dreams, it shows what might have been I first connected with the dudes of Redanda five years ago (so crazy!) and they became fast favourites of mine. The band’s latest … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Here we go! This year marked the 9th annual Supercrawl, and my 7th year attending. To get me into the Supercrawl spirit I like to invite Supercrawl performers onto my show on 93.3 CFMU, and this year I had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Kyte of everyone’s favourite supergroup cover band, Dwayne … Read more
93.3 CFMU’s SUPERCAST Live-To-Air during Supercrawl 2017 A portion of 93.3 CFMU‘s SUPERCAST Live-To-Air from the AGH Annex during Supercrawl 2017 with Kristin Archer, Rachel Connell, Daniel Dell, Jamie Tennant Interviews with: – Dan Edmonds [00:45] – The Inlet (Thomas Allen, Biljana Njegovan, Kristin Archer) [11:00] – Tricia LeClair (Hamilton Children’s Choir) [22:15] – Rob … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) I was really excited to hit the streets the next day. I don’t think I can ever fully articulate how much Supercrawl means to me. There is an energy about it that’s unlike any other event. It makes me feel so proud of my … Read more
By Kristin Archer Twin Within – “Tunnel to the Reservoir” [Listen] I had a vision we were alright I can’t say enough about Twin Within. The new project, duo Steve McKay and Alex Samaras, is one of my favourites right now. I already know that their debut album Horizontal Lines (out now on Hidden Pony) … Read more
We’re back in action this month with another edition of the “Raise the Roof” concert series at Dr. Disc on June 10th, presented by I Heart Hamilton and Hamilton Magazine. This one is going to be huge! Friday, June 10, 2015 6PM – Marrakech 7PM – The Bandicoots 8PM – Dirty Jeans 9PM – Grey Lands 10PM – … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street By Kristin Archer Photos by Steph Dubik To continue from Maya Amoah’s eloquent account of the recent sold-out TOPS show at Baltimore House, nostalgia was the theme for the night, both in sounds and vibe. Aron D’Alesio and TOPS bookended the night with their dreamy, retro vibes, and … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street By Maya Amoah The transcendent dreaminess of TOPS is still wafting in the air, weeks after the band graced the city with their lovely presence at Baltimore House in the beginning of March. TOPS makes the kind of music that tends to have that effect on people. It’s … Read more
Alvvays – “Adult Diversion” [Listen] Is it a good time, or is it highly inappropriate? I still can’t get enough of this song. It will go down as one of the songs of Summer 2014, without a doubt. Alvvays’ self-titled debut follows through on the strength of this single and does not disappoint. The Toronto-based … Read more