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Photos by: Katrina Lat –  South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High, who released their newest album, Epik High Is Here, on January 18th, 2021 (part 1), and February 14th, 2022 (part 2), performed at History in Toronto last night (March 23rd).

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Brandon Wolfe Scott’s new EP, Slow Transmission, which is out today (March 23rd), the acclaimed singer-songwriter curated a brand new Spotify playlist called “Textures” that features songs from the 1960s and 1970s, along with more modern cuts that have inspired him over the years. “I usually find … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Regina, Saskatchewan-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Ryan Hicks is back with his new love letter to live music in the form of his new single “Experience”. Watch the new music video exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Experience” was inspired by Hicks’ own experience at a Father John Misty, Jason Isabel and Jade Bird concert … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Irish rock band Inhaler, who released their newest album, Cuts & Bruises, on February 17th, 2023 via Polydor, which featured the singles “These Are the Days”, “Love Will Get You There”, and “If You’re Gonna Break My Heart”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (March 21st) with indie rock band Sun … Continue reading →

Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – R&B artist Rauw Alejandro, who released his newest album, Saturno, on November 11th, 2022 via Sony Latin, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (March 21st).

By: Staff – Two of contemporary rap music’s most undefinable figures, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown have spent their respective careers confounding expectations and creating some of the most postmodern sounds to ever grace the genre. Their highly anticipated collaborative album SCARING THE HOES lands this Friday, capping off over a year of fervent anticipation from … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Sam Casey’s new single “Stupid Bitch”, the Toronto-based songstress curated a brand new Spotify playlist. Stream it below and watch the official “Stupid Bitch” music video here. Toronto songstress Sam Casey’s music effortlessly weaves two separate yet overlapping themes together over pop-driven beats and contagious choruses. The powerhouse anthems … Continue reading →

Photos by: Jeremy Sobocan – Pop-Punk band The Wonder Years, who released their newest album, The Hum Goes on Forever, on September 23rd, 2022 via The Loneliest Place on Earth/Hopeless, which featured the singles “Oldest Daughter”, “Summer Clothes”, “Wyatt’s Song (Your Name)”, “Low Tide”, and “Old Friends Like Lost Teeth”, performed at History in Toronto last night (March 20th) with emo … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Synthpop artist Betty Who, who released her newest album, Big!, on October 14th, 2022 via BMG, which followed up her 2019 album, Betty, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (March 17th) with Shea Couleé, who won the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2020 … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts (except where noted) – The 2023 JUNO Awards took place last night (March 13th) with host Simu Liu at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The first traveling JUNOS since 2019, the show opened with Calgary native and five-time JUNO Nominee, Tate McRae, with her performance of her pop-punk track “she’s all i wanna be.” Following his … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – JUNO Award-winning punk rock quartet Billy Talent, who released their sixth album, Crisis of Faith, on January 21st, 2022 via Spinefarm, which followed up their 2016 album, Afraid of Heights, performed at Midway in Edmonton, Alberta last night (March 12th) with Canadian alt-rock band OMBIIGIZI, who released their newest album, Sewn Back Together, on … Continue reading →

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  Indie Rock singer-songwriter Indigo de Souza, who is expected to release her new album, All of This Will End, on April 28th, 2023 via Saddle Creek, which will follow up her 2021 album, Any Shape You Take, which was co-produced by Brad Cook (Liz Phair, Bon Iver, Waxahatchee), performed at Saturn in Birmingham, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists at the top of Canada’s music scene on March 11th at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre. Co-hosted by Alberta duo Andrew Phung (CBC’s Run the Burbs and Kim’s Convenience) and Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe (CBC … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra have announced their upcoming co-headline “The Amplified Echoes Tour”. The 29-city run kicks off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula at Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, with stops across North America in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and more before wrapping up on Saturday, August 26 … Continue reading →

Photos by: Ben Shillabeer – Toronto-based indie rock band Alvvays, who released their newest album, Blue Rev, on October 7th, 2022 via Celsius Girls, which featured the single “Pharmacist”, and which followed up their 2017 album, Antisocialites, which won the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year in 2018, and was a shortlisted finalist for the … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Toronto-based indie rock band July Talk, who released their newest album, Remember Never Before, on January 20th, 2023 via Six Shooter Records, which followed up their JUNO Award-winning 2020 album, Pray For It, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (March 10th) with Canadian prog rock band Crown Lands, who are expected to … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – UK Electronic Rock band Muse, who released their newest album, Will of the People, on August 26th, 2022 via Warner, which featured the singles “Won’t Stand Down”, “Compliance”, “Will of the People”, “Kill or Be Killed”, “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween”, and “Ghosts (How Can I Move On)”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (March … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop artist Jessie Murph, who released her debut mixtape, Drowning, on February 10th, which featured the tracks “Always Been You”, “Where Do You Go”, “What Happened To Ryan”, “They Leave”, “About You”, “If I Died Last Night”, “While You’re At It”, and “How Could You”, performed at the Axis Club in Toronto last … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Francis Blvd.’s new single “All Came From Me”, the Laval, Quebec-based artist curated a brand new Spotify playlist. Stream it below!  Francis Blvd. is the solo project of Francis Gabriel-Alexandre. Francis delivers a fusion of R&B, hip hop and an occasional touch of jazz elements led by … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto’s Höhn arrives with debut single “Egypt Lake” – created entirely with field recordings from Banff National Park. An atmospheric instrumental driven by field recordings of water, it induces a sense of determined focus as hypnotic melodies interplay with fluttering percussion while hard-hitting bass builds into a euphoric crescendo. To celebrate, Höhn … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Vancouver-based alt-rock band 54-40, who released their newest single “Embassy Supreme” in 2021, which is their first taste of new music since the release of their 2018 album, Keep On Walking, performed at Midway in Edmonton, Alberta on March 3rd.

By: Curtis Sindrey – Discover a whole new world of Disney magic with the brand new Disney Animation Immersive Experience, happening now at Lighthouse Artspace (1 Yonge St.). This pop-up experience gives you a new appreciation for the history of Disney animation as you enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favourite characters came to … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Indie Pop singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, who released her newest album, Home, Before and After, on June 24th, 2022 via Warner Bros/Sire, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (March 2nd).

By: Staff – JUNO award-winning rock band Sam Roberts Band have released their new single “Picture of Love” via Known Accomplice / Cadence Music Group. The new track is the lead single from the group’s forthcoming album, due for release this fall. Stream the track below. Written by Sam Roberts and produced by JUNO award-nominated … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katherine Colwell – Australian indie pop artist Vance Joy, who released his newest album, In Our Own Sweet Time, on June 10th, 2022 via Liberation Music, which featured the singles “Missing Piece”, “Don’t Fade”, “Clarity”, “Every Side of You”, and “Catalonia”, performed at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton, Alberta last night (Feb. 27th) with Australian Singer/Songwriter Jack Botts. _______________________________________________________ Vance Joy … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Time to hop in the car, load up the playlists and snacks, and join Weezer and some of the biggest names in indie rock for what will be the tour of the summer. Introducing (*drum roll please*)… Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip! A 30-city run of Weezer shows, Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip! pairs … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Country music artist Margo Price, who released her newest album, Strays, on January 13th, 2023 via Loma Vista, performed at Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on February 24th.

Photos by: Jeremy Sobocan – Acclaimed Canadian country-rock band Blue Rodeo, who released their newest album, Many a Mile, on December 3rd, 2021 via Warner Music Canada, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (Feb. 25th).

Photos by: Kelsey Giesbrecht – Alt-Rock band Bedouin Soundclash, who released their newest album, We Will Meet in a Hurricane, in 2022 via Dine Alone, which followed up their 2019 album, Mass, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night on February 24th with Toronto-based alt-rock band The Darcys, who released their newest album, Fear & Loneliness, in … Continue reading →

Photos by: Priti Shikotra – Metalcore band Black Veil Brides, who released their newest album, The Phantom Tomorrow, on October 29th, 2021 via Sumerian, performed at Manchester Academy in Manchester, UK on Feb. 22nd.

By: Staff – On June 21 Jenn Grant will release her new album Champagne Problems. Today she shares a new taste of the album by way of a new single and video, “How I Loved You,” which was written with Hannah Georgas. Amy Millan (Stars) joined Hannah and Grant on the recording and is featured … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Rising Canadian country music singer-songwriter Justine Blanchet is back with her fun and sassy new single “Heart Less”. Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Heart Less” is Blanchet’s second Nashville-produced single by Grammy-nominated Danick Dupelle (Tebey, Tyler Joe Miller, Matt Lang). Written by the formidable trio of Canadian country star MacKenzie … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Manchester Orchestra invite you to join them in The Valley of Vision. Accompanied by an awe-inspiring film that immerses viewers in 180 degrees of virtual reality, the brand new album finds the band reinvigorated once again, delivering a serene salvo of songs that defy the heavy weight of adulthood, faith and self-redemption … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys, who released their newest album, Cave World, on July 8th, 2022 via YEAR001, “Ain’t No Thief”, “Troglodyte”, and “Punk Rock Loser”, and which followed up their 2021 album, Welfare Jazz, which was was produced by Matt Sweeney (Iggy Pop, Queens of the Stone Age), Justin Raisen (Yves Tumor, Charli … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Father John Misty and The Head and The Heart are announcing a co-headlining summer theater and amphitheater tour that begins Friday, August 4th in Salt Lake City, UT and runs through Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd with a two-night stand in Madison, WI at The Sylvee. The tour will feature … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  New Zealand-based art pop artist Kimbra, who released her newest album, A Reckoning, on January 27th, 2023, which featured the singles “Save Me”, “Replay!”, and “Foolish Thinking”, performed at the Opera House in Toronto last night (Feb. 19th).

By: Joanna Roselli – Indie pop/R&B band The Dip, who released their newest album, Sticking With It, on March 4th, 2022 via Dualtone Records, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre last night (Feb. 19th).

Photos by: Daniel Dorta – Hip-Hop artist YG, who released his newest album, I Got Issues, on September 30th, 2022 via Def Jam, which featured guest appearances from Mozzy, D3szn, Duki, Cuco, J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch, Post Malone, and Nas, performed at History in Toronto on Feb. 18th with hip-hop artist OhGeesy, who released … Continue reading →

Photos by: Jenna Whalen – Indie rock/pop singer-songwriter Samia, who released her newest album, Honey, on January 27th, 2023 via Grand Jury, which featured the singles “Kill Her Freak Out”, “Mad at Me”, “Pink Balloon / Sea Lions”, and “Breathing Song / Honey”, performed at the Vic Theatre in Chicago on Feb. 17th with indie pop duo Tommy Lefroy, who released … Continue reading →

Photos by: Noelle Steele – Punk rock band Screaming Females, who released their newest album, Desire Pathway, on February 17th, 2023 via Don Giovanni Records, performed at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on Feb. 17th with folk singer-songwriter Nina Nastasia, who released her newest album, Riderless Horse, on July 22nd, 2022 via Temporary … Continue reading →

Photos by: Aaron Quintanilla – Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Deadmau5, who released an EP and compilation album titled mau5ville: Level 3 on February 1st, 2019 via Mau5trap, which featured collaborations with Shotty Horroh and Scene of Action, performed at the Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 17th.

By: Staff – Doubt, followed by discovery. Demos that ended up as finished tracks. New beginnings, rear-view reflections, and ruminations on the fluidity of time. The new Great Lake Swimmers album, Uncertain Country, is a soundtrack that captures those feelings and so much more. It will be released on April 28, 2023 via Harbour Songs … Continue reading →