Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer Redanda – “Forlorn” [Listen] I feel a caution in the wind that forbids me to begin And when I see you in my dreams, it shows what might have been I first connected with the dudes of Redanda five years ago (so crazy!) and they became fast favourites of mine. The band’s latest … Read more
Episode 160 (Feb. 3/17) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Redanda before they play Baltimore House (Feb. 3) + interview with local comic Devin Bateson (birthday show Feb. 10 at Zyla’s) More info: Redanda Devin Bateson Devin’s birthday show
By Kristin Archer The Elwins – “Bubble” [Listen] I could be anything you need Everything I gotta be And I don’t see what you see in them And you don’t see that in me The Elwins are just so darn delightful! They played the main stage at Supercrawl this year – a milestone for any … Read more
By Kristin Archer Twin Within – “Tunnel to the Reservoir” [Listen] I had a vision we were alright I can’t say enough about Twin Within. The new project, duo Steve McKay and Alex Samaras, is one of my favourites right now. I already know that their debut album Horizontal Lines (out now on Hidden Pony) … Read more
Redanda – “Thru The Days” [Listen] You used to inspire Fill my heart’s desire My favourite band of C’s (Corey, Connor, Chris, and Curtis) just dropped their newest release, the EP Reverse Tranny Club. What’s the meaning behind the title? It’s up to you! Once again, Michael Keire is tearin’ it up over at Threshold … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street Being involved in the local music scene really means a lot to me and one of my favourite parts of I Heart Hamilton has been booking shows. I was itching to get some more going and it worked out to start 2014 with a bang! I’ve had my … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 011 (Jan. 17/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 011 (Jan. 17/14) In this episode: An interview with Corey and Curtis of Redanda; an exclusive premiere of Redanda’s new track “Half Pound”; info about I Heart … Read more
New year, new shows! Come check out I Heart Hamilton’s first event of 2014! I Heart Hamilton Presents: Weekend Riot Club, Thought Beneath Film, Ascot Royals, Redanda Friday, January 24, 2014 The Baltimore House, 43 King William Street 9 PM / 19+ Tickets: $6 advance / $10 at door Advanced tickets available at Dr. Disc … Read more
Illitry – “Kingdom Perverted” [Listen] And we’ve got to move on Got to move on now I was stoked to hear new material from one of my favourite local bands. I can’t wait to hear their debut full length which was recorded with Michael Keire at Threshold Studio. This single does not disappoint and I … Read more
James Street North Art Crawl Time sure flies when you’re having fun! It seems like I was just excitedly sharing my findings at June’s Art Crawl, and here we are again. We lucked out with another sunny day and this Art Crawl seemed even bigger than the last. Once again, I Heart Hamilton co-presented the … Read more