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Let’s go! This year I celebrated the 10th Anniversary of I Heart Hamilton. What a ride! Music has been such an incredible part of the journey. If you missed it – give the 10th Anniversary Playlist a spin to commemorate the milestone. I had a really nostalgic time putting it together. So many memories are … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Heather Valley – “Great Violence” [Listen]There are so fewWho lead by their exampleI won’t forget youAnd how you chose to be gentleHamilton-based singer-songwriter Heather Valley shares “Great Violence,” the first single from her upcoming EP, Eternal Rest, due out in early 2022. The song was released in celebration of Heather’s … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Ellevator – “Easy” [Listen]Took a page from your bookAnd curbed my doubts with miraclesWe have some Hamilton heavy-hitters coming in with new music this month! Ellevator returns with “Easy,” a track I’ve loved hearing at their live shows. This track leads the way for the band’s first full-length album. Singer … Read more
The Crowleys – “Slowly” [Listen]Fun for me is when I’m with youPsych-pop band The Crowleys just dropped their first single of the year, signalling more to come with Wel-Pel Records! With this song, the Hamilton band shares “an experience in nostalgia of the minor rebellions from our youth and the feelings that come with it. Skipping … 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
Arkells – “Years In The Making” [Listen]I see it in your eyesThere’s something you believeEver since hometown heroes Arkells brought us the epic concert experience of The Rally back in June 2018, fans were hoping we’d get to do it all again. The band delivers, with the return of The Rally at Tim Hortons Field … Read more
Listen: Episode 276 (June 21/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMUHosted by Kristin Archer In this episode:Chatting with Family of Things and playing their new single “Harm”. The band plays Because Beer on July 13 at Pier 4 Park+Hanging with King Park and debuting a brand new song from their upcoming release
I Heart Hamilton is excited to premiere the brand new video by King Park! “This Is the End” will be featured on King Park’s first full length LP Everett to be released Summer 2019, recorded at Sheepdog Studios. As with much of the album, “This Is the End” is a story of heartbreak and loss. It’s … Read more
By Kristin Archer Iskwé – “Soldier” [Listen] You gotta be strong The release of Iskwé’s second album The Fight Within is the time to get to know her before she takes off to even greater heights. Even cooler, the Winnipeg-born artist of Irish and Cree/Dené roots is now based right here in Hamilton. Citing British electronic acts Massive … Read more
DJ set — July 20, 2017 Basement Revolver EP Release @ The Casbah DJ Kristin Archer I was super excited to be part of the EP Release for my friends Basement Revolver to celebrate their brand new vinyl Agatha. It was an awesome night of music also featuring Grey \\ Water and King Park. This was one of my … Read more