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Nick Cordero – “Live Your Life” [Listen]You’ve got your plansI’ve got mineWho understands how stars alignThis Playlist is dedicated to Nick Cordero. Let’s all crank this song up and send him the most positive, healing energy! Having contracted coronavirus, Nick was placed in a medically induced coma, recently had a leg amputation, and continues to … 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
By Kristin Archer Time to wrap up another year! It’s a pleasure to support Hamilton’s music scene and I’m continually inspired by it. If I can leave you with one resolution in 2019: go to more shows! To continue from last year, I’m charting EPs and albums, but I’ll give honourable mentions to these singles … Read more
Episode 216 (Mar. 23/18) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Hanging with The Crowleys before their EP Release show for Colours Change Their Tone tonight at Mills Hardware + Chatting with Reiki Share about his new release A Big Download and upcoming show Apr. 5 at The Casbah
By Kristin Archer Delta Days – “Party Tonight” [Listen] All the boys say It’s alright All the girls say Party tonight Delta Days’ debut record A Round Town kicks off with quite literally a party and continues rockin’ and rollin’ right through. The band is an alternative folk rock/country gang of musicians you’ll know from around town … Read more
By Kristin Archer Rich Aucoin – “Release” [Listen] Everything Rich Aucoin does is cinematic and bold – it’s an experience. It was crushing to hear that new material was completely lost when his laptop was stolen during a trip in 2016. One track from that EP in the works was salvaged – this instrumental track that now leads … Read more
By Kristin Archer It’s that time again, my friends. Every year it’s a pleasure to be exposed to so much local music and to be continually inspired by the talent in this city. I didn’t get to compile as many monthly Playlists as I would have liked to in 2017 but I’m grateful I can share local … Read more
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 104 (Nov. 27/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Michael Keire, owner and producer behind Threshold Recording Studio. We talk about some of the artists he has worked with and play their music. More info: Michael Keire Threshold Recording Studio Episode 104 … Read more