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Hamilton music makers you should know

This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Photo: Rae Chatten Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James…
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Supercrawl 2025: A musical roundup

HAMILTON CITY Magazine music writer Kerry Doole put in a lot of steps travelling from one end of James Street North to the other, capturing as many headliners as he could. In case you missed these musical acts over the weekend, we've included videos of each…
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Supercrawl 2025 music lineup unveiled

Hamilton artists make up about half of the 65 acts announced for the Sept. 12-14 multi-art street festival on James Street North. Supercrawl 2025 will feature 65 musical acts on three stages, including headliners Toronto-based indie rockers Born Ruffians, singer-songwriter Basia Bulat, Montreal-based cult favourites Godspeed You! Black…
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True North Strong: TVO lines up three Hamilton-Burlington musicians for panel talk

Cadence Weapon, Sarah Harmer and Tom Wilson joined host and Hamilton native Steve Paikin for discussion of music in turbulent times and their Canadian inspirations. A trio of prestigious Hamilton and Burlington musicians weighed in about why music matters in times of upheaval during a taping by TVO…
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A Fresh (Up) approach to R&B in Hamilton

Sonic Unyon’s showcases have expanded to include hip hop, soul, electronic and roots performers. The dream is to eventually blossom into a full-fledged summer festival. Hamilton has a longstanding reputation as a punk and metal city, with a hardcore scene that has been supported for decades by…
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THE PLAYLIST

Dylan Hudecki, aka The Dill, is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right and Junior Blue. He’s a proud Hamiltonian and has joined HAMILTON CITY Magazine to cover local album releases. TERRA LIGHTFOOTHealing Power Healing Power…