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By Kristin Archer Iskwé – “Soldier” [Listen] You gotta be strong The release of Iskwé’s second album The Fight Within is the time to get to know her before she takes off to even greater heights. Even cooler, the Winnipeg-born artist of Irish and Cree/Dené roots is now based right here in Hamilton. Citing British electronic acts Massive … Read more
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
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) I was really excited to hit the streets the next day. I don’t think I can ever fully articulate how much Supercrawl means to me. There is an energy about it that’s unlike any other event. It makes me feel so proud of my … Read more
By Kristin Archer Supercrawl is almost here (September 11-13)! It’s making me anxious just thinking about how close it is. The annual free festival is my absolute favourite time of the year in Hamilton. Once again, the Sonic Unyon team delivers an impressive roster of musical acts, along with art installations, fashion shows, food trucks, … Read more
The JUNO Awards By Kristin Archer We’re deep into May already, but I’m only now getting the chance to share my 2015 JUNO Awards experience. When we look back on 2015, the JUNOs are going to stand out as one of the most exciting moments of the year. It could not have been a better … Read more
Metric – “Youth Without Youth” [Listen] Can you read my mind? Read my mind? Follow along to the end of the song I’ve always been sort of a casual Metric fan, but I do really like their stuff; they never fail to grab my attention with the energy of their music. Pure rock’n’roll! And Canadian, … Read more
Brews N Bands Craft Beer Festival The Casbah 306 King Street West I had never been to a beer tasting before, and it is something I had talked about doing. What better way to experience my first one than with The Casbah’s Brews N Bands, their first Craft Beer Festival! Casbah’s owner William “Brodie” Schwendiman … Read more