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Michael Kras
02 Mar 2022

Two Hamilton bands up for Rock Album of the Year at 2022 Juno Awards

Nominees for the 2022 Juno Awards have been announced, and there’s some strong Hamilton representation in the mix. In fact, two prominent Hamilton rock bands – Arkells and The Dirty Nil – are bo...

Michael Kras
08 Dec 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells will be joined by The Lumineers for Grey Cup halftime show

Two iconic rock bands will be sharing the stage at this weekend’s hotly anticipated Grey Cup championship game in Hamilton. The city’s own Arkells – previously announced to be heading the Grey C...

Michael Kras
15 Nov 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells chosen for 2021 Grey Cup halftime show

With the 2021 Grey Cup championship game taking place in Hamilton, it’s only fitting that a band from the Hammer gets to rock Tim Hortons Field for the halftime show. Delightfully, Hamilton’s own ...

Michael Kras
22 Sep 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells drop new album Blink Once today

It’s here: the hotly-anticipated, new full-length record by Hamilton’s own Arkells has officially dropped today wherever music is sold. The award-winning Hamilton-based rockers, led by charismatic...

Michael Kras
14 Jul 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells announce their first huge live concert in over a year

Hamilton’s award-winning rockers Arkells are hitting the stage once again; and it won’t be behind a screen. That’s right: Arkells have just announced their first live, in-person concerts in 16 m...

Michael Kras
09 Jul 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells announce new full-length album

One of Hamilton’s most successful bands has just announced their next upcoming full-length album. Arkells, the well-loved and award-winning rockers headed by charismatic frontman Max Kerman, dropped...

Michael Kras
07 Jun 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells win best group at the 2021 Juno Awards

Hamilton rock band Arkells is having a bangin’ year. On top of drops of new music and a some freshly announced new dates in 2022 for their massive annual concert event The Rally, this gang of rocker...

Michael Kras
28 May 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells just dropped a new single and it’s a total banger

Hamilton’s beloved rockers Arkells just dropped a hot new single that has us shimmying in our seats. The new track, called All Roads, is already poised to be a prime summer banger with its driving b...

Michael Kras
16 Apr 2021

Hamilton’s Arkells announce new date for The Rally

In a bright bit of news amid bleak times, Hamilton rockers Arkells have announced a fresh new date for their much-postponed, highly-anticipated concert event The Rally. The Rally – which was set...

Caleb Smolenaars
28 Mar 2021

Arkells release new song in collaboration with K.Flay

Hamilton-native rockers Arkells are at it yet again with the release of their new single, You Can Get It. Released on March 25th, You Can Get It builds on the band’s alternative roots while incorpor...