Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer As the great Joni Mitchell said, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” When I started this blog in 2011, I didn’t think about how long I would be chronicling my hometown adventures, and also how much Hamilton would change over time. With change … Read more
Episode 149 (Nov. 11/16) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: 3rd anniversary show! Interview with Jacquie Neville of The Balconies about their new album “Rhonda” + interview with local comics Jason Allen, Mathew Ferguson, Tyler Shazma More info: The Balconies Jason Allen Mathew Ferguson Tyler … Read more
By Kandel Kindred Dan Edmonds – “Love Can Be A Tunnel” [Listen] Just like the highway bridge Bound to break and be reborn Dan Edmonds (pretty much Hamilton’s Bob Dylan) has teamed up with videographer and artist Taylor Heres to make us something pretty. damn. cool. “Love Can Be A Tunnel” is something you want to sway … Read more
Ellie Goulding – “Goodness Gracious” [Listen] Oh my goodness Here I go again Pulling you back to me Ellie Goulding is still riding strong on the force of her 2012 sophomore album Halcyon. The album was reissued last year with new songs, including this current single. The video is a burst of neon colours that … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 015 (Feb. 14/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 015 (Feb. 14/14) In this episode: An interview with Liam Jaeger of The Balconies about their debut full length album “Fast Motions” and their upcoming show at … Read more
Win a pair of tickets to see The Balconies at The Casbah AND a copy of their new CD Fast Motions. Show info: The Balconies with supporting act Say Yes Thursday, February 20, 2014 / 8 PM All Ages The Casbah (306 King Street West) Eligibility: Must be able to attend the show For a … Read more
Dan Griffin – “The Hum” [Listen] Come on, baby I saw your face light up like a motel sign Your heart still beating in the flickering lights Dan Griffin’s first solo album Leave Your Love came as a pleasant surprise. Although it was released in 2011, I discovered it last year and attended the Album … Read more
The Balconies Stonewalls 339 York Boulevard I’m really excited to bring a proper feature on one of my favourite bands, The Balconies! I first discovered the band (from Ottawa, now based in Toronto) when they performed at Hamilton’s annual Spring Music Festival back in May 2010. One listen to “Serious Bedtime,” and I was hooked. … Read more
The Balconies – “Do It In the Dark” [Listen] If you do it in the dark, in the dark No one sees it If you do it in the dark, in the dark It comes easy I’m always so pumped to see The Balconies when they roll through the city. They are one of the … Read more
The Balconies – “Kill Count” [Listen] Push down and up, it’s not that hard It doesn’t matter who you are Push down and up, can’t be that hard This video is right up my alley – sequins, confetti, glitter, and the infectious “Wooooo…” It’s the perfect track to get me pumped up to hit the … Read more