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It’s time to wrap up another year! 2019 marks the eighth year of I Heart Hamilton. Once again I urge you to get out there, go to shows, buy music/merch, and become invested in your local music scene. It’s always so difficult to narrow down and rank a list and get to as many artists … Read more
Listen: Episode 297 (Dec. 6/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMUHosted by Kristin Archer In this episode:Chatting with local singer-songwriter Matthew Fleming about his newest single “Hold Your Own” and show December 13 at Boxcar Sound Recording Studio with Dan Edmonds and Luka+Devin Bateson is here (who made my brand new intro/outro music!) … Read more
Listen: Episode 293 (Nov. 8/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMUHosted by Kristin Archer In this episode:It’s the 6th anniversary of the I Heart Hamilton radio show on 93.3 CFMU! New theme music by Devin Bateson kicks off and ends the show+Hanging with Jay Jillard of Jillard Guitars and Troy Witherow of Illitry to talk about Close Talker house show … Read more
LISA – “Primitive Us” [Listen] Why’d you have to go And bum me out ‘Cause we had the magic Brand new single by LISA is here, and the dreamy tune is just in time for spring. I’ve been super excited to hear more from singer-songwriter Lisa Savard-Quong since hearing snippets of older material and catching her … Read more
Episode 261 (Mar. 8/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: A chat with Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall who is performing TONIGHT at The Casbah (Saturday March 9 show is sold out) + Hanging with Devin Bateson whose new album Ossiscope drops today and hearing some new tunes + It’s the … 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
The fall season is underway! I Heart Hamilton curates the fall run of shows at The Mule Spinner (located at The Cotton Factory) happening every Saturday. Big thanks to Glen Marshall and Bob Lanois for having me! The series Live At The Mule Spinner is co-presented by Shawn & Ed Brewing Company, Hamilton Arts Council, and … Read more
Episode 212 (Feb. 23/18) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Devin Bateson is here to chat about his latest release Library Science: Astrological Archives + Easy Lemon chat about their EP Whose Fault Is That and residency at Zyla’s Music & Menu
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
Episode 160 (Feb. 3/17) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Redanda before they play Baltimore House (Feb. 3) + interview with local comic Devin Bateson (birthday show Feb. 10 at Zyla’s) More info: Redanda Devin Bateson Devin’s birthday show