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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
Golden Feather – “Come On Strong” [Listen]Don’t let your thoughts unwindAnd take you off a million miles from hereJust dig in to this momentBefore it passes byOne thing I love about the Hamilton music scene, the collaborations! Yet another supergroup has formed with Golden Feather: Steve Kiely, Brad Germain, Ronson Armstrong, Chris Wheeler, and Gareth Inkster. … 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
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
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
The Crowleys – “Clarice” [Listen]I was so lonely with youI’ve had my eye on The Crowleys for years and they are one local band that’s next out of the gate for their well-deserved and much-earned moment! “Clarice” is a perfect introduction to the band’s next chapter. They were so stellar on the main stage at Supercrawl … Read more
Iskwé – “Breaking Down” [Listen]You were just one of thoseThe kind that gets under the skinYou pick me up, pick me upThen you threw me down againIskwé shares the second single off achakosuk, a new release coming out in late fall. The artist says the song “is about freeing yourself of a toxic relationship to … Read more
PUP – “Kids” [Listen] And I’ve embraced the calamity It has been a minute since we’ve heard from PUP who have been grinding it out on tour for the last little while. They’re back with a brand new song and right as I gave it the first spin, it reminded me just how much I … Read more
We have two shows left for this current 10-part series of Live At The Mules Spinner! 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 fall run is co-presented by Shawn & Ed Brewing Company, Hamilton Arts Council, and … Read more
By Kristin Archer Arkells – “People’s Champ” [Listen] You do nothing every year But showing up on the red carpet I’m looking for the people’s champ Arkells deliver another banger just in time for summer. The Motown-infused, anthemic, politically-driven rock tune is the first single off their fifth studio album, due out later this year. While … Read more