Be a tourist in your own city.
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
The National – “Rylan” [Listen]Rylan you should try to get some sunThere’s a little bit of hell in everyoneThe National’s new album I Am Easy To Find is a triumph. After picking up the vinyl at Into The Abyss I carved out time to give it a first spin, bracing myself for an emotional ride. … 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 2017 By Kristin Archer Cheers to the end of another year. We did it! 2017 marked the 6th year of I Heart Hamilton – something I’m forever grateful for. These past few years I’ve compiled a Best Of list of memories to look back at the year. As I get … Read more
* Contest is now closed * If you haven’t been to a Collective Arts Brewing party yet, here’s your shot! Collective is back with another bash to celebrate their Series 8 launch on August 12th. Open House (1pm-6pm) Free admission Live Art Finale at The Beergarden with Hamilton’s Jordan Warmington Music by DJ RacOne, HogTown Sounds Tours of the … Read more
By Kristin Archer Hollerado – “Born Yesterday” [Listen] You make me feel like I was born yesterday Like I’ve never been broken I can always count on Hollerado to cheer me up and bring the good vibes. I love these guys. They put their hearts into every recording, every show. They’re a rollicking good time and I … Read more
By Kristin Archer Hollerado – “Firefly” [Listen] We’re not invincible But we turn the dark into light Hollerado are the happiest band around. I can always count on their music to lift my spirits – best vibes from those guys. This song is no exception, as they turned a terrible situation into a positive and … Read more
TwelvEighty 1280 Main Street West (McMaster University) By Steph Dubik When Kristin invited me to go with her to see the sold out Tokyo Police Club/Hollerado/Aukland show at McMaster’s Twelve Eighty I was so excited to see two bands I’ve loved for quite a while, and discover a new one I hadn’t seen live yet. … Read more
This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North Hollerado are one of my favourite bands to see live. The release of their second full length album, White Paint, took them on a mini tour of intimate club dates before hitting the road to open for Billy Talent. I was super stoked to see that they were … Read more
Hollerado – “Pick Me Up” [Listen] We are young and in love We are twirling through space Like so many of Hollerado’s songs, this song makes me so happy when I hear it. They’re one of my favourite Canadian bands and they are back with a new album, White Paint, out on the 26th. It’s … Read more