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The Dill By Kristin Archer Dylan Hudecki is a staple to Hamilton’s music scene. He’s a friend I met early in my I Heart Hamilton travels and is one of the most supportive local music champions, and a prolific artist himself. You know him from many different bands – he’s a former member of By … 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 Supercrawl is almost here (September 11-13)! It’s making me anxious just thinking about how close it is. The annual free festival is my absolute favourite time of the year in Hamilton. Once again, the Sonic Unyon team delivers an impressive roster of musical acts, along with art installations, fashion shows, food trucks, … Read more
Seven Sundays in Gage Park By Kristin Archer Photos by Justin Harney Sonic Unyon is back with a third year of Seven Sundays in Gage Park. This year it’s actually six weeks, but who’s counting! The weekly summer concerts in Hamilton began a little later this year due to the Pan Am Games. It was … 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