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Listen & Follow on Spotify Hello, 2025! We’re kicking off the 14th year of I Heart Hamilton. Last year, I changed my Playlist approach by rounding up a quarterly mix of tunes, and I quite liked that process! There is never a shortage of local music to dig into, and I do my best to … 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 Bianca Bernardi – “The Way Down (Wild and Free)” [Listen]After all we’ve been throughIt’s just not worth loving you Hamilton-based singer-songwriter Bianca Bernardi is a seasoned performer, having honed her skills onstage for years. All the while, her debut album Wildfire, was a long time in the making. Released this … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify LTtheMonk – “The Lo” [Listen]So eclectic In her records I had to say it’sLove atFirst needle drop Hamilton-based emcee LTtheMonk has been rolling out tracks, videos, and visuals from the universe of his great third album, On The Wall, released last summer. Now he shares brand new single, “The Lo.” Is this the … Read more
Listen & Follow on Spotify iskwē & Tom Wilson – “Starless Nights” [Listen]I always liked my companyIn loneliness I felt truly freeThe music partnership of iskwē and Tom Wilson is a beautiful one to watch. The pair teamed up last fall for a cover of Tom’s “Blue Moon Drive,” and now they put their spin … Read more
The Dirty Nil – “Done With Drugs” [Listen]They’ve been good, they’ve been sweetBut now it’s time to get cleanWhile this period of physical distancing must be proving difficult for many musicians, The Dirty Nil have a leg up in that they live together. As a result, the Nil have been able to finish up their … Read more