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I Heart Hamilton is excited to premiere the brand new single by Kojo Easy Damptey! Today marks the release of Kojo Easy Damptey‘s acoustic single “Giants.” Written and recorded in Ghana in 2016 when Kojo returned home to complete his graduate studies, the song also features Ghanaian spoken word artist Mutombo Da Poet with Flynt Agyei-Boateng on piano … Read more
I Heart Hamilton is excited to premiere the brand new video by Shanika Maria! Shanika Maria is an exciting new local talent that needs to be on your radar. The singer-songwriter releases her EP Childish Games today, available on all music platforms, accompanied by a video for the title track. The EP was recorded, mixed and … Read more
By Kristin Archer TRYAL – “Show Me” [Listen] I want to be Your man you see But I’ve been wrong Oh I’ve been wrong Yes I’ve been wrong If you have experienced the magic that is Alex Samaras, you know how special this album is going to be, before you even listen to it. Often it’s … Read more
Collective Arts Brewing 207 Burlington Street East By Kristin Archer Photos by Ramucy Photog Sofar Sounds began in 2009 in London, England from a simple and relatable scenario. A couple of guys were at a show, and were annoyed by audience members talking and not paying attention to the performances. From there, the idea to host “secret gigs … Read more
The “Raise the Roof” concert series comes to a close for the 2015 season at Dr. Disc! Presented by I Heart Hamilton and Hamilton Magazine. Friday, October 9, 2015 6PM – Kojo “Easy” Damptey 7PM – The Castor Troys 8PM – Good Anya 9PM – Aukland 10PM – Steve Sinnicks — Facebook event —
Supercrawl Post and photos by Kristin Archer and Steph Dubik It’s always the best time of year in this city – Supercrawl! Now in its sixth year, this was I Heart Hamilton’s fourth time hitting the streets to cover the festival. Whenever I think it can’t be topped, it gets bigger and better each year, … Read more
Jessy Lanza – “Keep Moving” [Listen] Keep moving Looking straight ahead Not thinking of the consequence Jessy Lanza has just produced easily one of the best local albums of the year with Pull My Hair Back. The Album Release party was held in September at This Ain’t Hollywood where she played the whole album to … 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
This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North There are so many phenomenal shows in the city lately, it’s hard to keep up! This one was not to be missed. Cadence Weapon was in town to film his latest music video and perform at This Ain’t Hollywood in support of his latest album Hope in Dirt … Read more