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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
Calcedon – “To The Light” [Listen]Name three thingsUse five sensesI Heart Hamilton was happy to premiere the brand new single from Calcedon, the musical project of electronic art pop artist (and violinist!) Brielle Melle. The Hamilton-based artist describes her new song, with its delicate vocals, driving bass, and rhythmic kicks as “a will to fight, … Read more
By Kristin Archer The O’Pears – “Stay Warm” [Listen] You left me far behind Set to be released on December 7, Stay Warm is the second album from Toronto’s The O’Pears (Lydia Persaud, Jill Harris and Meg Contini) and it’s the only album you need this holiday season. I fell in love with the trio through their … Read more
By Kristin Archer Tucked away in the industrial complex of The Cotton Factory you’ll find a new music space making a ton of noise – The Mule Spinner. The Cotton Factory was once the Imperial Cotton Co. – during the late 19th to early 20th century, Hamilton’s textile production was one of the city’s largest industries (second, of … Read more
We have four more sweet shows to go! I Heart Hamilton curates the fall run of shows at The Mule Spinner (located at The Cotton Factory) happening every Saturday until the end of November. The series Live At The Mule Spinner is co-presented by Shawn & Ed Brewing Company, Hamilton Arts Council, and Cotton Factory. Announcing the … Read more