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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
By Kristin Archer Arkells – “People’s Champ” [Listen] You do nothing every year But showing up on the red carpet I’m looking for the people’s champ Arkells deliver another banger just in time for summer. The Motown-infused, anthemic, politically-driven rock tune is the first single off their fifth studio album, due out later this year. While … Read more
Episode 219 (Apr. 13/18) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Talking with Steve McKay of Twin Within about their upcoming Indie Series with Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra on April 27 at The Music Hall
By Kristin Archer I Heart Hamilton is pleased to support a brand new live music series, Cinquefoil! I’m a huge fan of Steve McKay and Twin Within, who present the monthly series. It’s a really unique way to experience a diverse range of music – 5 artists, 10 minutes each, 1 theme. Some of the most … Read more
Playlist – Best of 2015 By Kristin Archer Here we go! The end of the year is always fun for me – time to reflect, prep myself for a new start, and make lists! As long as I can remember, making and listening to “Best Of” playlists was always a highlight of the season. The … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) As I said in the beginning, this was my fifth Supercrawl. Now in its seventh year, it is so rewarding and exciting to watch the tradition grow and I’m honoured to be part of it in any way! Part 4: Sunday, September 13th A … Read more
Twin Within By Kristin Archer Last September, I heard rumblings of a new act called Yeryard. Learning that this new band was a duo who sings in unison and recorded their album in a church, I got hear a tiny sample of a song courtesy of “Parkside” Mike Renaud at Hidden Pony, the band’s label. … 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
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
Episode 067 (Feb. 27/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Steve McKay of Twin Within (previously called Yeryard) about the new band and the JUNOfest Local Classical showcases (Mar. 13-14) + interview and live performances by Dana Swarbrick (before Dana & the Monsters … Read more