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Here we go! I’m wrapping up the 10th year of I Heart Hamilton (we’ll celebrate the official 10th anniversary in May 2021). 2020 was a painful year for so many, and also a much needed time to pause and reflect. I know this year made me really stop in my tracks, re-evaluate everything, and remember … Read more
Terra Lightfoot – “Consider The Speed” [Listen]Dreams are coming trueAs I’m getting closer to yaHamilton roots rocker extraordinaire Terra Lightfoot returns with her fourth studio album, Consider The Speed. Fans have been excited to hear new material from Terra, and it’s well worth the wait! The album was recorded in Memphis at historic Royal Studios with … Read more
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
Haviah Mighty – “Thirteen” [Listen]My history isn’t viewed on a pedestalOff of her phenomenal, Polaris Music Prize-winning album 13th Floor, Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty just released a powerful video for the track “Thirteen.” [Watch the video] Speaking of the song’s meaning, the artist says: As a Canadian, I’ve been told countless times that I don’t … Read more
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 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
By Kristin Archer Time to wrap up another year! It’s a pleasure to support Hamilton’s music scene and I’m continually inspired by it. If I can leave you with one resolution in 2019: go to more shows! To continue from last year, I’m charting EPs and albums, but I’ll give honourable mentions to these singles … Read more
DJ set — November 11, 2017 The Mule Spinner Opening for Illitry and Benjamin Muñoz DJ Kristin Archer All vinyl set It was a dream bill for me to get to open up the night for Illitry and Benjamin Muñoz! I’ve followed both acts since the beginning, and my blog and their music have evolved alongside … Read more
Episode 172 (May 5/17) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Chatting with Diana Weir of Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and Troy Witherow of Illitry about new HPO LIVE: Intimate and Immersive show on May 17th + Hanging with The Altobeelays before they take the stage May 5th at … Read more
Don’t sleep on this one… there’s a huge show happening March 24th at The Baltimore House and I Heart Hamilton has the exclusive details. Sadly, this will also be the final show at The Baltimore House. Illinois-born, Toronto-based artist U.S. Girls is coming to town. Meghan Remy will be playing as a full seven piece band … Read more