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By: Staff – July Talk has announced a virtual concert on Thursday, May 27 at 8pm ET. Fans are invited to watch virtually from anywhere – broadcasting on Sessions. Tickets are on sale now at sessionslive.com/JulyTalk. The concert features the full band, pre-recorded at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. July Talk is nominated for … Continue reading →

By: Staff – CCMA & JUNO Award nominated artist Mike Robins is back with his new music video for “One Beer At A Time”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “One Beer At A Time”, is a break up song about a break up you’re not that broken up about”, said Robins. … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Korn have announced a 2021 U.S. summer tour with Staind opening all dates. The coast-to-coast 28-city outing will kick off August 5th in West Palm Beach, FL and make stops in Long Island, Detroit, Irvine, Phoenix, Austin and more, before wrapping up with a performance at Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on September … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging indie pop artist Kenzie Cates is back with a new video for “Just Ain’t You”, which can be watched exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine. Produced by Harry Hill and Callum Gunn at Eastcherry and directed by Miranda MacDougall (Ashleigh Ball, Michaela Slinger) at Salt Studios in Vancouver, the “Just Ain’t You” music … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Caribou has announced his upcoming North American tour, scheduled for late Fall 2021 and early 2022. Originally scheduled for Spring 2020, the new dates mark the first shows for his latest new album Suddenly. Fans across North America can hear it all live starting this November, with dates going through February 2022. Presale … Continue reading →

By: Staff – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard proudly announce their second album of 2021, Butterfly 3000, which will be released on June 11th via the band’s own KGLW label. The band have decided to play this one close to the vest, and will drop the album in its entirety on June 11th without … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Sleater-Kinney return with a new album, Path Of Wellness, along with a new single and video for “Worry With You.” It marks their first new music since 2019. The accompanying visual, which was shot in Portland, OR, was directed by Alberta Poon and stars Fabi Reyna and Megan Watson. Watch it below. The group’s … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Firefly is back! The unparalleled East Coast music festival, nestled in Delaware’s picturesque Woodlands, has announced its return in September. 2021 also marks its return to a four day weekend, with performances starting on Thursday September 23rd.  The 2021 Firefly Festival will feature headlining sets from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala, and Lizzo. Sign up for exclusive … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Lindsey Stirling has announced the dates for her summer 2021 Artemis U.S. Tour. The 35-date cross-country outing, featuring special guest Kiesza, supports Stirling’s latest studio album, Artemis, as well as her current single “Lose You Now.” Watch  Stirling’s official announcement video “First Tour In Forever” below. Tickets are on sale now; visit http://www.lindseystirling.com/tour … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Fans of Rise Against are about to be liberated from lockdown because they have announced the “Nowhere Generation Tour,” 17 live-and-in-person concerts taking place coast-to-coast, primarily in open-air amphitheaters The tour kicks off on Friday, June 30 in New York at Rooftop at Pier 17, making stops in Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, Southern … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Hamilton, ON-based rockers The Dirty Nil have released a mind-expanding animated video for their song “Damage Control”, which can be watched below. The band members visit a mythical wizard who shows them their futures; full of brutality, gold records & a plethora of easter eggs. The track appears on the band’s brand new album, Fuck Art, … Continue reading →

By: Katrina Lat – After the cancellation of its 2020 event, the annual Tribeca Film Festival will be back on the streets (and theatres) of New York City from June 9 – 20. To complement its in-person offering, the festival has announced Tribeca at Home, an online portal featuring screenings of festival selections. While the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Joey Stylez’s new single “It’s The Life” features Jason Chakita, the emerging JUNO Award-nominated hip hop artist curated a brand new curated “BLE$$ED” Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Stylez hit the ground running in the early 2000s with internet and mainstream hits that challenged society’s views … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Emma Hewson’s new single “Mismatched”, the emerging Toronto-based singer/pianist/songwriter curated a brand new curated “Female Producers” Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Hewson has made herself known as a versatile session musician, teacher, and original artist. Hewson’s background in music developed from a foundation of 12 years of … Continue reading →

By: Allison Kugel – In AMC’s hit series, Fear the Walking Dead, the post-apocalyptic spin-off series of The Walking Dead, now in the second half of its sixth season, actress Jenna Elfman brings a tour de force performance as former ICU nurse and apocalypse survivor, June Dorie. Her character carries significant trauma, and Elfman plays each … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Rising pop-punk soul singer-songwriter Moni Grace is back with her new single “Marilyn Monroe”, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The second single following her 2021 debut album, Safer Under the Covers, the track explores the heartbreak of loss, and was written by Moni in an effort to not … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Welsh indie rock band The Joy Formidable will release their new album, Into The Blue, on August 20th (pre-order). The 11 song album will be available digitally and on limited edition colored vinyl via Enci Records in North America, Full Time Hobby in Europe and Soundly Distro in the rest of the world. … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Canadian folk singer/songwriter Geneviève Racette is back with her new single “Maybe”, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. With her mesmerizing vocals as the star of the track, the exquisite guitar lines throughout are an undeniable compliment for the soothing ambiance. The song is about wanting to be someone’s … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Frank Turner has released a new single titled “The Gathering”. His first new music in nearly two years, Turner’s new track features guest appearances from Jason Isbell and Muse’s Dom Howard. “The Gathering” – also the name of Turner’s own limited edition beer launching today – is available to stream below, alongside … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Hark, disciples of partying – the long wait is finally over! Andrew W.K. has announced the release of the iconic Party God’s fifth full-length studio rock album, God Is Partying. The long-awaited nine track LP is set for release on September 10, 2021. Hovering in the fluorescent spotlight of his legendary party … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Following their recent JUNO nomination for Alternative Album of the Year, Dizzy have released their new single “Sunflower, Are You There?” featuring Kevin Garrett. The new track is the second offering from a forthcoming collaborations EP titled Separate Places. The EP will be released by Royal Mountain Records and Communion Records on … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Returning with their first new album in six years, Modest Mouse will release their anxiously awaited seventh full-length, The Golden Casket, on June 25 via Epic Records. Pre-order/Pre-save The Golden Casket HERE. The GRAMMY Award-nominated multi platinum band has also shared the first single off the release, the anthemic “We Are Between,” … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Governors Ball has announced the lineup for their 10th Anniversary, set to take place Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th at the Citi Field complex in Queens, NY. Working in close consultation with the City of New York, the festival will follow all state and federal guidelines mandated at the time of … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – Once again corralling explosive power, complex technical instrumentation, and emotive lyricism around a vibrant post-hardcore center, Hail The Sun have returned with their most impressive and diverse offering to date. Titled New Age Filth, the band’s fifth studio album (out now via Equal Vision Records) mixes pop elements with some of the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Phair has released a new video for her single, “Spanish Doors.” “Spanish Doors” is the first single from Phair’s new album, Soberish, which is out June 4th. Soberish is Phair’s first record in 11 years and was co-produced with Brad Wood, who helmed Exile In Guyville, and Whip-Smart. Phair … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging singer/songwriter Paul Babe is back with his new single “Poley Bonaparte” which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “‘Poley Bonaparte (Your Feeling)’ is someone reflecting on the events that led to falling in love very quickly and having that feeling take over their conscious day-to-day,” said Babe. “Kind of like … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Award-winning Canadian folk-pop artist Rosemary Lawton is back with her new single “Little Fires”, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. ”This song began as a feminist anthem, but then evolved into a song of empowerment for any person who feels trodden upon. It is a song for the little guy; the marginalized,” said … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – “There’s a decision we’re faced with when experiencing loss and the inevitable grief that follows”, frontman Andy Hull observed as he addressed a recurring theme through music and life. “Do we let it sink us? Try to ignore it and pretend it’s not there? Or do we search and dig until we … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Lethbridge, Alberta-based power funk band ADEQUATE is back with their new single “Bike Shorts”, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “‘Bike Shorts’ is a song for the people, appealing to the most universal of commonalities – the hatred of wearing pants,” says lead vocalist Keenan Pezderic. “We set out to … Continue reading →

By: Staff –  The Prism Prize announced today the Top 20 Canadian music videos of the year eligible for the 2021 Grand Prize, as voted by a jury of more than 130 Canadian music, film, and media arts professionals. The Grand Prize winner will be revealed and awarded $20,000 as part of a virtual presentation … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging alternative pop singer/songwriter Jack DeNicola is back with his new single “Aurora”, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “I believe “Aurora” demonstrates the theme of the last year or so in quarantine,” said DeNicola. “It’s a very isolated song, emotional. This was sort of on purpose to further push the theme … Continue reading →

By: Staff –  Iceland Airwaves returns to downtown Reykjavík this November 3-6, 2021. Today, they announce nearly 30 new additional artists. With Iceland’s natural wonders, Iceland Airwaves is similar in its one-of-a-kind offering. Driving today’s announcement comes the UK’s biggest breakthrough artist of the year, Arlo Parks. She’s soothed millions with her captivating and poetic debut … Continue reading →

By: Staff – North Carolina-based electronic duo, TRIPLE X SNAXXX, is back with their new “Press/Play” mini documentary, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The duo makes a blend of electronic music that pulls heavily from Detroit techno, Italo disco, and German motorik music. It’s stirring music that demands movement, the tight … Continue reading →

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By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Eadie’s new single “Slowly”,  the emerging Toronto-based alternative-R&B artist curated a brand new curated “Solo Smoking” Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. From the east end of Toronto, ON, brings the independent alternative-R&B artist, Eadie. The talented songstress presents smooth R&B flows, with an alternative-pop twist. As a lover … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging B.C.-based folk singer-songwriter Evan Cheadle is back with a new video for “First Morning Light”, which can be watched exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “First Morning Light” describes the feeling of being rudderless, transient and wayward, underlined by an impending sense of urgency,” said Cheadle. “I’ve always been drawn to the … Continue reading →