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Photos by: Kirsten Sonntag – Canadian indie rock band Arkells, who released their newest album, Rally Cry, on October 19th, 2018, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Feb. 16th).

Photos by: Joanna Glezakos –  Canadian indie rock band Walk Off The Earth, who released their newest EP, Subscribe to the Holidays, on November 9th, 2018, performed at the Sony Centre in Toronto last night (Feb. 15th).

By: Staff – Alexisonfire has released “Familiar Drugs,” their first new song in almost ten years – listen HERE. “Familiar Drugs” was produced by the band, long-time friend Karl Bareham (City and Colour), and mixed by Grammy-award winning Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse). A special vinyl pressing is available for pre-order today … Continue reading →

By: Allison Kugel – Multi-award-winning actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno, blazed an iconic trail as the first mainstream Hispanic actress to grace Hollywood when she exploded onto the big screen as Anita in 1961’s classic film, West Side Story. The role earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, crowning her … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Juno-nominated roots-pop-americana singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume is back with her first new album is two years, “The Skin I’m In” (out Feb. 15th), which was produced by Colin Cripps (Blue Rodeo), and recorded at The Tragically Hip’s legendary Bathouse Recording Studio. Want a sneak peak? Stream the full album exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Juno-nominated Indigenous pop/electronic artist iskwē is back with a new video for her track “Little Star”, which you can watch below. Beautifully directed and animated by Sarah Legault, the track is set to the drumbeat of an Anishinaabe honour song, “Little Star”, and reminds listeners that we still need to act on the lessons … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Austin, Texas-based electro-rock group Primal Static are back with their brand new single “Velvet Crush”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The track is a pulsing, dystopian electro-punk song and the first single from the duo’s forthcoming EP. A call response between members G.T. and HouFei, you just imagine the song maxing … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate Jon Samuel’s new album, Dead Melodies (out now via Hidden Pony), the singer-songwriter and keyboardist of Wintersleep curated an exclusive new playlist containing songs that inspired his new album, which you can stream below. Dead Melodies Track-List 1. Another Lie 2. Dead Melodies 3. Modern Lovers 4. To Repel Ghosts 5. Lesser … Continue reading →

By: Staff – WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has filed a copyright infringement suit against the publishers of the video game franchise “Call of Duty,” claiming its character “Prophet” is too similar to the “G.I. Bro” comic book action hero character he created based on one of his early pro wrestling personas. The 2018 … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Heavy Montreal is back for its 10th edition on July 27 & 28 at Parc Jean-Drapeau as well as on July 26 with Heavy in the City! This year, the festival returns to its traditional site, which has been revamped in the past two years by the city of Montréal. Headlining this year’s … Continue reading →

Photos by: Michael Hurcomb –  Brooklyn-based indie rock artist Sharon Van Etten, who released her fifth album, Remind Me Tomorrow, on January 18th, 2019 via Jagjaguwar, which followed up her 2014 album, Are We There, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Feb. 11th) with London-based indie folk singer-songwriter Nilufer Yanya, who is expected to release her … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Mini Mansions have announced their forthcoming album, Guy Walks Into A Bar…, which will be released on July 26th via Fiction Records. The band also revealed the first track from the record, “GummyBear” which can be streamed below. “Although ‘GummyBear’ is rather fun and comical, the sentiment and story behind it are … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Cirque du Soleil has announced the return of Alegría, one of its most iconic productions, in a renewed version. After engagements in Montreal and Gatineau, Alegría, in a new light, will be presented under the Big Top at Ontario Place in Toronto for a limited engagement starting on September 12, 2019. For … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Seven time GRAMMY winner Beck has confirmed a return to the road in the form of a co-headlining tour with Cage The Elephant—with support from Spoon—beginning July 11th at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 15th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have … Continue reading →

Photos by: Michael Hurcomb –  Electronic Music artist Robert Delong, who released this newest EP, See You In The Future, on October 19th, 2018 via Glassnote, performed at the Velvet Underground in Toronto last night (Feb. 10th).

By: Staff – Moon Vs Sun – the collaboration between Chantal Kreviazuk and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida – have announced a cross-Canada tour, and have released a new music video for their first single “Lowlight”, which you can watch below. The tour will begin April 7th in Nanaimo, BC, with a full list … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto-based singer/songwriter Andrew Austin is back with his brand new single “Make My Head Go”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. With his second full-length album Starts And Fits set to arrive on Feb. 15, the album’s first single “Make My Head Go” is an infectious slice of adult pop that follows … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Today, Republic Live announced The Rolling Stones will bring their hugely successful ‘No Filter’ tour to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte this Canada Day weekend on Saturday June 29th for ‘Canada Rocks with The Rolling Stones.’ Burl’s Creek will be the final stop on the North American leg of the ‘No Filter’ tour and the only Canadian show … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Canadian pop singer-songwriter Madison Olds is back with her new song “Roses”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Inspired by The Bachelor TV show this pop funk ballad, with a hook like “LOVE DON’T LIE even though it probably should to save a heart from crying”, is a song … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Edmonton-based indie artist King of Foxes (aka Olivia Street) is back with her new album, Salt & Honey, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Salt & Honey is a bit of a departure from the sound of my last record,” says Street. “Golden Armour (my first full-length) was banged … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Insane Clown Posse, one of the most controversial hip-hop duos of all-time, are back with the release of their brand new full-length album, Fearless Fred Fury, which will drop on February 15th. Fearless Fred Fury took over two years to create, and serves as the duo’s first album since 2015’s The Marvelous Missing Link. Raw, terrifying, and uncompromising, Fearless Fred … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Yukon-based indie band The Dark Fruits are back with a new video for “Hideout”, the second single from their upcoming debut album, Authors of Affection, which is set for release on March 1st. The video for “Hideout” shows four kids devouring a hamburger. It’s a simple idea, but there are some really … Continue reading →

By: Staff – London-based pop artist JYLDA has released her new single “Torrential River”, ahead of her upcoming debut EP, Twitch, which she produced with Beni Giles (Otzeki, James, Marcus Foster). Want to hear it? Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Torrential River is a documentation of heartbreak and of unrequited love – which is … Continue reading →