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Memory Lakes – “Sixate” [Listen]Very talented young, local musicians (Ciaran Galati, Cam Watson, Lucas Hibbs, and Dermott Shepherd) come together to make some experimental, shoegaze, garage rock as Memory Lakes. For a taste of what they’ve been up to, they released Demo 001 this summer. It was great to catch them live a few months back … Read more
* Contest is now closed * If you haven’t been to a Collective Arts Brewing party yet, here’s your shot! Collective is back with another bash to celebrate their Series 8 launch on August 12th. Open House (1pm-6pm) Free admission Live Art Finale at The Beergarden with Hamilton’s Jordan Warmington Music by DJ RacOne, HogTown Sounds Tours of the … Read more
By Kristin Archer When I first stepped into The Baltimore House, it was a love at first sight, where-have-you-been-all-my-life moment. There was nothing like it in Hamilton, and it clicked; it was like a piece we never knew was missing. I remember seeing co-owners Grant Winestock and Jimmy Skembaris in the paper and being so inspired to … Read more
By Kandel Kindred Arkells – “Private School” [Listen] Around you I feel like swine You’re divine Being someone who grew up in the public school system there was always hogwash being spread about the private school kids having the most “expensive toys,” and gadgets on the playground. That being said, this song was a flashback to … Read more
Supercrawl Post and photos by Kristin Archer and Steph Dubik It’s always the best time of year in this city – Supercrawl! Now in its sixth year, this was I Heart Hamilton’s fourth time hitting the streets to cover the festival. Whenever I think it can’t be topped, it gets bigger and better each year, … Read more
New Hands – “Swimming” (KwikFiks Remix) [Listen] You can’t even understand What I’d do for you You can imagine how excited I am whenever there’s some action from the New Hands camp! The band revealed a new song in the form of a remix by Montreal-Toronto based producer KwikFiks and accompanying video. Keep it locked … Read more
Weaves Weaves are a band that must be on your radar. The Toronto-based band just released their self-titled debut EP at the beginning of the month and it’s a colourful, crazy ride from start to finish. I chatted with lead singer Jasmyn Burke about the EP, their visuals, their recent performance at SXSW, and more. … Read more