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By: Staff – To celebrate the release of BROS’ sophomore album, Vol. 2, the brothers Ewan and Shamus Currie of the platinum-selling Canadian band The Sheepdogs curated a brand new “Around the World with BROS” Spotify playlist featuring songs from around the world that inspired their new album. Shamus’ picks: Jorge Ben (BRAZIL)- “Mas Que Nada” … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Calgary-based singer-songwriterJennie Harluk is back with her glittering new video for “Blame It On Me”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The glistening “Blame It On Me” music video was entirely executed by Harluk and friends, including director / photographer Isabella Morton on location at Patti Falconer Agencies … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Young Clancy’s new release, SOMETHING SOMETHING TAPE, the emerging Toronto-based soul musician and beatmaker curated a brand new “Songs That Got Me Through This Year” curated Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Holy Hive – “Float Back To You” Dave Plowman, who mixed all of Something Something Tape, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – FME has announced its 2021 lineup. Taking place September 2nd to 5th, 2021, this year’s edition will feature performances by Backxwash, Cadence Weapon, Lido Pimienta, and more as the festival will accommodate more festivalgoers and offer bigger events than last year, all the while complying with sanitary measures in place. New for … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging EDM producer Pixellay is back with his new single “Waiting For”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “My earlier works focused on EDM, Future House, and Tropical House instrumental tracks with occasional samples, but recently I’ve added a Pop element with vocals to my songs,” said Pixellay. “My latest single, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – BC-based singer-songwriter Mark Perry is back with a new video for “Who Am I”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Who Am I” is the 3rd single from Perry’s new album Northwest, which is set for release later this year. The song is a product of the pandemic and … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto based singer-songwriter Alex Southey is back with his new single “As Close As You’ll Ever Be,” which you can stream via Aesthetic Magazine below. “As Close As You’ll Ever Be” examines authenticity and possessing a strong moral compass, and gets the priorities straight. “It’s true, I earn half of what the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Canadian pop singer-songwriter Livy Jeanne has released a new video for her debut single “Die 4 U”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Born in Thunder Bay and raised in Edmonton, Jeanne originally began her pursuit of music as a creative outlet to express her emotions and experiences, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Gang of Youths have shared a new video for “Unison”, a track from their surprise new EP, Total Serene, which was released last week.  Consisting of just three long cuts, the video is based on a concept by frontman David Le’aupepe and was directed by Joel Barney, who also worked on “The … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The War On Drugs have announced the release of their first studio album in four years, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, out October 29th on Atlantic Records, and a 2022 North American and European tour. The band also shared a new video for “Living Proof”, the first taste from the new album. Over the last 15 … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Los Angeles trio LANY will embark on a North American tour in support of their forthcoming album gg bb xx this fall—see full dates below. keshi will support on all North American dates. The tour will also follow a limited run in the U.K. this fall with more dates to be confirmed … Continue reading →

By: Staff – As the world slowly moves towards to a new normal, Sam Roberts Band celebrate the return to the live stage with the announcement of fall tour dates. The November and December dates include stops in Winnipeg, Victoria, Vancouver, two hometown shows in Montréal and more. Not wasting any time, they also recently … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The Killers will release their seventh studio album, Pressure Machine, via Island Records on August 13, 2021. The album was co-produced by the band, Shawn Everett, and Jonathan Rado (of Foxygen), all of whom worked together on Imploding The Mirage, released last year. Watch the album trailer below. When the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the promotional run … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Following a career-changing 2020, Lindsay Ell has announced details surrounding her first Canadian headlining tour. Set to kick off on November 21, the wAnt me back tour will see the emerging artist take to the stage in cities across Alberta and Ontario. Tickets will be available via pre-sale starting tomorrow (July 20).   … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Ottawa-based electro-rock duo Paragon Cause are back with their new single “Play Me”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. It is rare that a song comes tumbling out of the hearts and minds of its creators nearly complete. For Paragon Cause, “Play Me” was a case where inspiration instantly met craft, and the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – EELS have announced a spring 2022 tour of Europe and America, starting March 11 in Belfast; get tickets HERE. At the time of their Earth to Dora album release in October 2020, they were unable to tour since they and the rest of the world were in lockdown. But they are finally … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Earlier this year, Thom Yorke created a version of Radiohead’s “Creep” for designer Jun Takahashi’s Tokyo Fashion Week showcase of “Creep Very,” his UNDERCOVER Fall/Winter 2021 Women’s collection. This haunting reimagining of the 1993 hit is now being released as “Creep (Very 2021 RMX),” a standalone single available for streaming and digital … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Canadian musician Alicia Toner is back with a new video for her track “Joke’s On Me”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The video for “Joke’s On Me” was filmed this past May at a farmhouse in Rustico, PEI that didn’t have heat, yet gracefully follows two characters in … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The wait is finally over, Stagecoach is back in the saddle this April 29 – May 1, 2022. Headlining the festival will be Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs. Passes go on sale starting this Friday, July 16 at 10 am PT at stagecoachfestival.com. The 3-day event will also feature performances … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging JUNO-nominated Indigenous Canadian artist Desiree Dorion is back with her new video for “Sometimes I Drink”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. ““Sometimes I Drink” is an anthem for women who unapologetically take time for themselves to let loose and have some fun,” said Dorion. The incredibly catchy … Continue reading →

By: Staff – 2019 Billboard Top 5 and Emmy Award winner Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience are back with their new single “This Old Man”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “I never intended to write – what I hope to be – the perfect song for a father/daughter dance,” … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Arkells have announced their sixth studio album, Blink Once, to be released on September 30th via Universal Music Canada. This new collection of songs prove Arkells continue to push their sound to new heights, with the anthemic Blink Once promising to live up to their famous live show. Pre-save Blink Once now … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Deafheaven’s forthcoming LP Infinite Granite is coming August 20th via Sargent House and here is their next offering. “The Gnashing”, which is grand in scope; an urgent rock masterstroke driven by shimmering, technicolor guitar work and Clarke’s newfound shift in vocal approach. The band has also announced a 25 date tour. With … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Courtney Barnett has announced her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time. Set to drop November 12th via Mom+Pop Music/Marathon Artists, the album is a finely-woven collage of snapshots recorded at a time of creative renewal and deeper understanding for Barnett. The work signals an exciting new chapter for a musician … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Grammy Award nominated progressive metallers Between The Buried And Me have released the official music video for their most recent single, “Fix The Error”. The song, which features drum solos from Mike Portnoy, Navene Koperweis, and Ken Schalk, is the first to be released from their highly anticipated new album, ‘Colors II’, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The 10th anniversary of a milestone in the history of LCD Soundsystem will arrive August 6th, when DFA Records partners with Parlophone / Warner Music to repress the long out-of-print The Long Goodbye: LCD Soundsystem Live At Madison Square Garden, a 5-LP vinyl unabridged recording of LCD Soundsystem’s near four-hour April 2, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Mykki Blanco has shared a new video for “It’s Not My Choice” (feat. Blood Orange), directed by Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes. Shot on beautiful 16mm film, the video shows Mykki, Dev and friends portraying a carefree, tightly-bonded life in pure, weightless freedom. Of the video and process, Mykki reflects, “Creating with Dev … Continue reading →

By: Staff – We Are Scientists return with their first album in three years, HUFFY, and a blistering new single “Contact High.” The intoxicating, high-octane hit is set to soundtrack a surge of pent-up revelry and romance throughout the summer of 2021, as it ushers in a bold new chapter for the band. Lifted from … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Glassjaw, the legendary and often imitated New York post-hardcore band, has announced a 20+ year anniversary collection including seminal records 2000’s Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence, 2002’s Worship And Tribute and for the first time, a live album from their legendary 2011 The Forum London set called Live At … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging rock/jazz/jam band Andrew North and the Rangers is back with their new single “Chicken in the Backyard”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “I used to have a couple of backyard chickens,” said North. “It was awesome and I always wanted to post pictures about them on Instagram so everyone … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Canadian country music singer-songwriter Andrew Hyatt is back with his new video for “Wild Flowers”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Wild Flowers is one of the most personal records I’ve written to date,” said Hyatt. “The people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, all that has shaped who I am … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Andrea Ramolo’s new single “DUST”, the acclaimed singer-songwriter curated a brand new curated Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Watch the video for “DUST” here. “After writing the new single “DUST”, I almost immediately envisioned it as a dance,” said Ramolo. “I often create music with dance or … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Composer Max Aruj (Lanksy, Crawl) is back with the soundtrack for the new Liam Neeson-starring Netflix movie, The Ice Road, (out June 25th), which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below, and pre-save the soundtrack here. With the soundtrack, Aruj’s main goal was to really play into the classic action tropes and create a … Continue reading →