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Listen & Follow on Spotify It’s that time again! Wrapping up the 12th year of I Heart Hamilton with the annual Best Of Playlist. I always say this – it’s so tough to narrow down and rank music, so you can use this as your jumping off point to discovering more local music, and show … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify The Crowleys – “Seasons” [Listen]I’ve been waiting so long for these autumnAutumn colours to call and I wonderWhen will the leaves fall? This one’s been a long time in the making! One of my fave local bands for many years now has been The Crowleys. The band has steadily crafted … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify The Crowleys – “Sewer Drain” [Listen]Down the sewer drainFall my tears like rainDown the lonely pathI will go at last Hamilton’s psych-rock group The Crowleys give us another taste of what we can expect from their upcoming debut full-length album. Released with local label Wel-Pel Records, it’s one of my … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify Allegories – “It’s A Parade” [Listen]A minute that will plague you for an hourOr a week or a forgotten year The return of experimental electronic pop duo Allegories was a favourite local music moment last year. When the pair dropped dynamic new single, “Pray,” a couple of months ago, it … 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
Listen & Follow on Spotify Ellevator – “Easy” [Listen]Took a page from your bookAnd curbed my doubts with miraclesWe have some Hamilton heavy-hitters coming in with new music this month! Ellevator returns with “Easy,” a track I’ve loved hearing at their live shows. This track leads the way for the band’s first full-length album. Singer … Read more
The Crowleys – “Slowly” [Listen]Fun for me is when I’m with youPsych-pop band The Crowleys just dropped their first single of the year, signalling more to come with Wel-Pel Records! With this song, the Hamilton band shares “an experience in nostalgia of the minor rebellions from our youth and the feelings that come with it. Skipping … Read more
By Kristin Archer Coming up on one year of this new way of life, I’m really missing live music more than ever. Staying connected with your local music scene is so important, especially right now. The lockdown hasn’t slowed down the music, however! I’m continually inspired by the awesome music being created locally. One of my … Read more
Here we go! I’m wrapping up the 10th year of I Heart Hamilton (we’ll celebrate the official 10th anniversary in May 2021). 2020 was a painful year for so many, and also a much needed time to pause and reflect. I know this year made me really stop in my tracks, re-evaluate everything, and remember … Read more
The Crowleys – “Making Friendly” [Listen]I don’t know how to tell you that I want to be friends with youIn this new day and ageThe Crowleys coming through with another gem! If you’ve frequented their live shows like I have over the years, this instrumental will be familiar to you. The band says this song … Read more