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Listen & Follow on Spotify Family Of Things – “Flowers On The Wall” [Listen]Oh, I could never want it any other wayAnd if you had a reason that would make you stayWe could go out, we could go out, my baby We kick off this springtime mix with another bop from Family Of Things! I … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Bianca Bernardi – “The Way Down (Wild and Free)” [Listen]After all we’ve been throughIt’s just not worth loving you Hamilton-based singer-songwriter Bianca Bernardi is a seasoned performer, having honed her skills onstage for years. All the while, her debut album Wildfire, was a long time in the making. Released this … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Arkells – “Dance With You” feat. Cœur De Pirate and Aly & AJ [Listen]On s’était vus, au loin, enfinTa peau brillait sous les refletsDes miroirs au ciel qui abîmaientNos rêves, nos lendemains Arkells brought the party last month with the return of their hometown show, The Rally, at Tim Hortons Field. … Read more
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
LifeandtheTribe – “Type” [Listen]It ain’t no secretWhat they got you believingLifeandtheTribe is back with a banger! Hamilton-based artist Aisha Barrow wanted to convey the collaborative nature of her music and the “tribe” of musicians and producers who back her R&B/pop project. After a terrific debut EP, Eye-sha, in 2019 (with deluxe edition released in 2020), … Read more
Mount Farewell – “Way She Moves” [Listen]I’m hanging up on the way she movesI’m finding out all the things that you said weren’t trueIt’s always really tough to say farewell (pun intended) to a band, especially one with so much promise. I was such a big fan of the young local band’s debut EP Love Letter … Read more
I’m super excited to get back into the live music game! I Heart Hamilton is curating the fall run of shows at The Mule Spinner (located at The Cotton Factory) with the awesome team there. The series Live At The Mule Spinner is co-presented by Shawn & Ed Brewing Company, Hamilton Arts Council, and Cotton … Read more
Episode 227 (June 8/18) Live-To-Air from Gore Park I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Special extended show – 5th annual broadcast Live-To-Air from Gore Park during the Downtown Hamilton BIA Gore Park Summer Promenade → Toast Wine Bar chats about their 2nd anniversary celebrations → Collective Arts … Read more
I Heart Hamilton and 93.3 CFMU take over the Downtown Hamilton BIA Gore Park Summer Promenade for the 5th year in a row on Friday, June 8th! Miles From Nowhere performs live in Gore Park (12-2pm) + Special Live-To-Air broadcast of “I Heart Hamilton” on 93.3 CFMU with host Kristin Archer (1-3pm) Segments on the show include interviews … Read more
By Kristin Archer Rich Aucoin – “Release” [Listen] Everything Rich Aucoin does is cinematic and bold – it’s an experience. It was crushing to hear that new material was completely lost when his laptop was stolen during a trip in 2016. One track from that EP in the works was salvaged – this instrumental track that now leads … Read more