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Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Pop/R&B artist Ali Gatie, who released his debut album, Who Hurt You?, on August 12th, 2022 via Warner/Lisn, which featured the singles “Butterflies” (with MAX), “Perfect”, and “Crying in the Rain”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 25th) with Canadian dance pop artist Johnny Orlando, who released his debut album, All The Things … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Hamilton-based indie rock band Arkells, who released their newest album, Blink Twice, on September 23rd, 2022 via Virgin Records / Universal Music Canada, which featured the singles “Reckoning” “Past Life” (featuring Cold War Kids), “Dance With You” (featuring Aly & AJ, & Cœur de pirate), “Human Being” (featuring Lights), and “Teenage Tears” (featuring Tegan and … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – UK alt-rock band Manic Street Preachers, who released their newest album, The Ultra Vivid Lament, on September 10th, 2021 via Columbia, which featured the singles “Orwellian”, and “The Secret He Had Missed”, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (Nov. 24th) with UK alt-rock band Suede, who released their newest album, … Continue reading →

Photos by: James Alvarez – Death Metal band Cannibal Corpse, who released their newest album, Violence Unimagined, on April 16th, 2021 via Metal Blade, which featured the singles “Inhumane Harvest”, “Murderous Rampage”, and “Necrogenic Resurrection”, performed at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on November 22nd with Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral, who released their newest album, We Are the … Continue reading →

Photos by: Joanna Glezakos –  Rock supergroup L.S. Dunes, which consists of Circa Survive and Saosin vocalist Anthony Green, My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero, Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever, and Thursday bassist Tim Payne and drummer Tucker Rule, and who released their debut album Past Lives on November 11, 2022, performed at the Velvet Underground in Toronto last night (Nov 22nd) … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Cabin Fever Orchestra’s new single “Ever Presence”, the prolific artist curated a brand new Spotify Playlist featuring inspiring musical storytellers. Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Jon Hopkins – “Feel First Life” This slow-burn track has it all for me. The intimacy of the foreground piano … Continue reading →

Photos by: Mike Highfield – Italian hard rock band Måneskin, who released their newest album, Teatro d’ira: Vol. I, on March 19th, 2021 via Sony/RCA, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 21st).

By: Staff – Canadian artist Alex Whorms is back with a cozy new video for her new holiday single “Christmas Morning”. Watch it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Warm and inviting, the video for “Christmas Morning” distinctly personifies the heartfelt lyrics of the song by bringing both Whorms’ memories and imagined moments from the song to life. Teaming … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katherine Colwell – Pop-Punk band Simple Plan, who released their newest album, Harder Than It Looks, on May 6th, 2022, which featured the singles “The Antidote”, “Ruin My Life”, “Congratulations”, and “Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)”, performed at Rogers Place in Edmonton last night (Nov. 21st).

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  Indie rock artist Soccer Mommy, who released her newest album, Sometimes, Forever, on June 24th, 2022 via Loma Vista, which was produced by Daniel Lopatin (Autre Ne Veut, Ducktails, Clinic, Okkyung Lee), performed at Saturn in Birmingham, Alabama last night (Nov. 18th) with Canadian art pop singer-songwriter Helena Deland, who released her … Continue reading →

Photos by: Mike Highfield – Canadian singer-songwriter and actor Noah Reid, who is best known for playing the role of Patrick Brewer on Schitt’s Creek, and who released his newest album, Adjustments, in 2022 via Baseline Music, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Nov. 18th) with Canadian singer-songwriter Elissa Mielke, who released her … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Italian pop artist Eros Ramazzotti, who released his newest album, Battito Infinito/Latido Infinito, in 2022, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Nov. 18th).  

By: Staff – For the strapping lads comprising Hamilton-based rock trio The Dirty Nil, Big Bear was so much more than a convenience store parking lot they gazed upon from their second-floor bathroom window – the trash-strewn asphalt stage where seemingly every element of the human experience played out like a never-ending theatrical production. Today, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of their new new EP Kintsugi, and their new art installation of the same name, the talented duo of Brava Kilo & Annie Sumi curated a brand new Spotify playlist featuring songs that inspired both projects. Brava Kilo’s Picks “Valve” This piece and the album it comes from … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto-based artist Juliana Eye is back with her melancholic yet euphoric new single “Late to the Party”. Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Late to the Party” is a melancholic yet euphoric song which Eye wrote about social anxiety and the impacts that depression has on one’s social life. It embraces … Continue reading →

Photos by: Jeremy Sobocan – Albany, New York-based pop-punk band State Champs, who released their newest album, Kings of the New Age, on May 13th, 2022 via Pure Noise, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on November 15th with indie rock band Hunny, who released their newest EP, Homesick, in 2022, Melbourne-based pop-punk band Between … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Juno Award-winning hard rock band Nickelback held a special album release party last night (Nov. 15th) at History in Toronto for their new effort, Get Rollin’, which is set for release on November 18th via BMG. The acclaimed quartet, lead by frontman Chad Kroeger, was at the top of their game as … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Country music artist Luke Combs, who released his newest album, Growin’ Up, on June 24th, 2022 via Columbia/River House, which featured the singles “Doin’ This”, “The Kind of Love We Make”, and “Going, Going, Gone”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Nov. 14th) with country music artist Riley Green, who released his newest EP, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Hayley Mikell – Post-Hardcore band Pierce The Veil, who released their fourth album, Misadventures, on May 13th, 2016 via Fearless, which featured the singles “The Divine Zero”, “Texas Is Forever”, “Circles”, and “Floral & Fading”, and which will be followed up their upcoming album, The Jaws of Life, on February 10th, 2023 via Fearless, performed at Marathon Music Works in … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Boots and Hearts has unveiled its 2023 headliners and first round of performers for next year’s festival, taking place August 10-13 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. This year, Boots and Hearts will blend Country Music with the addition of Rock for fans to enjoy the ultimate festival experience. The … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Canadian hard rock band Three Days Grace, who released their newest album, Explosions, on May 6th, 2022 via RCA, which was co-produced by Howard Benson (Simple Plan, Bon Jovi, Chris Cornell), and featured the singles “So Called Life”, “Lifetime”, and “I Am the Weapon”, performed at the Edmonton Convention Centre  in Edmonton, Alberta last night … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Indie Rock singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon, who released his newest album, Upside Down Flowers, on November 16th, 2018, which featured the singles “Ohio”, “Teenage Rockstars”, “Blue Vacation”, and “Paper Rain”, performed at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago on November 11th for the Dear Jack Benefit concert with emo/pop-punk artist William Beckett, who is best known as … Continue reading →

Photos by: Aaron Quintanilla – Hardcore Punk band Turnstile, who released their newest album, Glow On, on August 27th, 2021 via Roadrunner, which featured the singles “Mystery”, “Alien Love Call”, “Blackout”, and “Fly Again”, performed at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, Texas last night (Nov. 11) with indie rock band Snail Mail, who released their newest album, Valentine, on … Continue reading →

Photos by: Priti Shikotra – UK alt-rock dup Nova Twins, who released their newest album, Supernova, on June 17th, 2022 via Marshall, which was nominated for the 2022 Mercury Prize, and featured the singles “Antagonist”, “K.M.B.”, “Cleopatra”, “Puzzles”, and “Choose Your Fighter”, performed at Manchester Academy in Manchester, UK last night (Nov. 11th) with East London-based musician and producer Aziya, and On Wednesday … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Indie Rock/Jazz/Punk/Hip-Hop artist Bartees Strange, who released his newest album, Farm to Table, on June 17th, 2022 via 4AD, performed at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night (Nov. 11th).

Photos by: David Scala – Heavy Metal band Steel Panther, who released their newest album, Heavy Metal Rules, on September 27th, 2019 via Steel Panther Inc., which featured the single “Always Gonna Be a Ho”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 10th) with hard rock band Black Stone Cherry, who released their newest album, … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Folk-Rock artist Marcus Mumford, who is best known as the frontman of Grammy-nominated folk-rock band Mumford & Sons, and who released his debut solo album, Self-Titled, on September 16th, 2022 via Island, which featured the singles “Cannibal”, “Grace”, and “Better Off High”, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (Nov. 10th) with folk duo … Continue reading →

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Indie Folk band Bright Eyes, who released their newest album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, on August 21st, 2020 via Dead Oceans, which featured the singles “Persona Non Grata”, “Forced Convalescence”, “One and Done”, and “Mariana Trench”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 9th) with Americana band Hurray For … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Pop punk legends New Found Glory have announced the release of their new acoustic album, Make The Most Of It, on January 20 via Revelation Records. The album features seven brand new tracks written in the wake of guitarist Chad Gilbert’s cancer diagnosis – including new single and music video“Dream Born Again,” … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Iggy Pop will unleash his new album, Every Loser, on January 6, 2023 – Pre-Order and Pre-Save HERE. Every Loser is Pop’s 19th solo album and his first to be released via the recently announced partnership between Atlantic Records and Gold Tooth Records, the new label founded by the album’s GRAMMY Award-winning, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Manchester Orchestra have released their dynamic and urgent new single “No Rule,” an undulating and layered anthem that twists, turns, and blooms across its 5:20 runtime. Initially begun during the recording sessions of their 2021 album The Million Masks of God, “No Rule” was produced by Manchester Orchestra’s lead songwriting duo of … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Jenn Grant has shared a new video for her first single, “Judy”, to be taken from her forthcoming new album Champagne Problems. “Judy” was written and performed with Kim Harris and is Harris’ parents’ love story reimagined inside a horn-laden 1960s rock ’n’ roll song. The masterfully cinematic video depicts a new … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Canadian band Dizzy returns with “Barking Dog,” a somber reflection around the thesis, “don’t beat yourself up, kid.” Vocalist Katie Munshaw laments her family dog that suffered abuse prior to the family’s ownership in this melancholic indie ballad. Dizzy also shares a haunting video which finds Munshaw thrashing in a dimly-lit bathroom, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  Los Angeles-based pop-rock band The Wrecks, who released their newest album, Sonder, on June 10th, 2022 via Big Noise, which followed up their 2020 album, Infinitely Ordinary, performed at Zydeco in Birmingham, Alabama last night (Nov. 8th) with indie dance/rock band Arlie, who released their debut album, Break The Curse, on June … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Indie Rock band Turnover, who released their newest album, Myself in the Way, on November 4th, 2022, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Nov. 8th).

Photos by: Julie Shaw – Indie Rock artist Barns Courtney, who released his newest EP, It’s Hard To Be Alone, in 2020, performed at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles last night (Nov. 8th).

Photos by Diana Thompson – Hip-Hop artist Flo Milli, who released her debut album, You Still Here, Ho?, on July 20th, 2022 via ’94 Sounds/RCA, performed at the Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, Oregon last night (Nov. 7th).

By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop-Punk band Simple Plan, who released their newest album, Harder Than It Looks, on May 6th, 2022, which featured the singles “The Antidote”, “Ruin My Life”, “Congratulations”, and “Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Nov. 7th).

Photos by: Myles Herod – UK pop singer-songwriter Maisie Peters, who released her debut album, You Signed Up for This, on August 27th, 2021 via Gingerbread Man,   performed at Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 6th).

Photos by: Hayley Mikell – Pop-Rock artist Greyson Chance, who released his newest album, Palladium, on September 22nd, 2022 via Lowly, performed at Exit/In in Nashville last night (Nov. 6th).

Photos by: David Scala – Indie Rock singer-songwriter Alex G, who released his newest album, God Save the Animals, on September 23rd, 2022 via Domino, which featured the singles “Blessing”, “Runner”, “Cross the Sea”, and “Miracles” performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 5th) with Australian dream pop artist Hatchie, who released her newest album, Giving the World Away, on … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Montreal-based indie rock band Stars have released their wistful 2022 holiday single ,“Christmas Anyway” exclusively for Bandcamp Friday for a ‘pay-what-you can’ price. In the holiday spirit, the group will split the proceeds of the track with the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal who provide Indigenous women and their children a safe … Continue reading →

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Canadian alternative hip-hop artist Buck 65, who released his newest album, King Of Drums, in 2022, which followed up his 2015 album, Dirtbike 4, performed at Blk_Space Studios in Toronto last night (Nov. 3rd) with hip-hop artist Noah23, who released his an album with DJ Wardove titled Hope Knot, in 2017 via Plague Language, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Acclaimed Canadian indie-folk singer-songwriter Hayden is back with a new video for “East Coast”. His first new music since 2015’s Hey Love, “East Coast” is a forlorn ballad of spare, cyclical piano mixed with Hayden’s strained tenor reaching for the Atlantic horizon, grasping for something that was once there. Written, produced, and … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter Ila Barker is back with her cinematic new video for her new single “Fool Under Water”. Watch it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Directed by award-winning Indigenous film director Patrick Shannon (Quanah Style, Carsen Gray) the video for “Fool Under Water” was shot in multiple locations throughout the beautiful state … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Hamilton-based indie rock band Arkells, who released their newest album, Blink Twice, on September 23rd, 2022 via Virgin Records / Universal Music Canada, which featured the singles “Reckoning” “Past Life” (featuring Cold War Kids), “Dance With You” (featuring Aly & AJ, & Cœur de pirate), “Human Being” (featuring Lights), and “Teenage Tears” (featuring Tegan … Continue reading →

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Indie Rock artist Kevin Morby, who released his newest album, This Is a Photograph, on May 13th, 2022 via Dead Oceans, performed at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 28th).

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop singer-songwriter Fletcher, who released her debut full-length album, Girl of my Dreams, on September 16th, 2022 via Capitol, which featured the singles “Her Body Is Bible”, “Becky’s So Hot”, “Sting”, and “Better Version”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Oct. 27th) with indie pop artist Vérité, who released her newest EP, New Limbs Vol. … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop/R&B artist Charlie Puth, who released his newest album, Charlie, on October 7th, 2022 via Atlantic, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 27th).

Photos by: David McDonald –  Psychedelic Rock band The Black Angels, who released their newest album, Wilderness of Mirrors, on September 16th, 2022, which followed up their 2017 album, Death Song, which was produced by Phil Ek (Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, Modest Mouse, The Shins), performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Oct. 12th) with … Continue reading →