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By: Staff – Niagara, ON.-based musician Riley Michaels is back with his new single “Turn Off The Lights”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Turn Off The Lights” is a song about balance – an acknowledgement of becoming so wrapped up in something that a person may neglect other aspects of life, like personal … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Pop-infused indie rock band Monowhales have announced the release of their new album titled Daytona Bleach, slated for release on March 5, 2021. Produced by JUNO Award nominated Producer Ryan Worsley (Dear Rouge, Brave Shores), pre-save Daytona Bleach HERE. Physical bundles are available HERE. The band also released a new single titled “Out With … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Country-Pop singer-songwriter JESSAMYNN has released her debut single, “Gold”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Written in a bungalow in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 lockdown with just a guitar, “Gold” is the song that started the entire JESSAMYNN project, and explores travels, trials, failures, and simple joys. “I’ve moved around the country … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto-based rock band Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs have shared a new track titled “Gates of Heaven” from their upcoming third album, Real One. “This song is about letting go,” Coffey confesses of the seven-minute ballad which stirs to life with smoky, rhinestone-studded romantics before ascending into a wide-open desert highway … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Middle Kids have announced their second album, Today We’re The Greatest, a collection of 12 songs that are at times deeply personal and courageous, while simultaneously raucous and rattling. Moving away from lyrics of a more conceptual nature, Today We’re The Greatest is the uninhibited product of fearless collaboration. Showing a new … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto based singer-songwriter Alex Southey is back with his new single “Rosie”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Southey’s unique blend of wandering lyricism, atmospheric strings, and emotive sense of melody makes for an engrossing, contemplative listen. His third full-length album, …And the Country Stirred, set for release next … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Julien Baker has shared a new taste of her forthcoming album, Little Oblivions, by way of a new single “Hardline”. Julien says, “A few years ago I started collecting travel ephemera again with a loose idea of making a piece of art with it. I had been touring pretty consistently since 2015 and had been traveling … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Lake Street Dive have announced the release of their new album, Obviously, on March 12th via Nonesuch Records. In celebration of the forthcoming record, the group has shared a new video for album cut “Nobody’s Stopping You Now,” a letter of encouragement from lead vocalist Rachael Price to her teenaged self, co-written with … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Tokyo Police Club have released a new Matt and Kim remix of the Champ album cut “Gone”, and have announced a livestream celebration for the release of the 10th anniversary edition of their beloved sophomore album on March 5th. The Newmarket, Ontario quartet will perform the album in full live, broadcasting via Bandcamp from the Dine … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Canadian country artist Drew Gregory, is back with a new video for his catchy new single “Beer With Anyone”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Standard, Alberta born and raised with farming in his blood, Gregory has remained solidly entrenched in the landscape and soil of his rural homestead. Discovering his … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Ontario-based singer/songwriter Karli June is back with a new video for her track “Heart Drunk”. The song was co-written by GRAMMY-nominated, CCMA & SOCAN Award-winning, and JUNO nominated songwriter Deric Ruttan (Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Eric Church) and produced by award-winning producer Karen Kosowski (Brett Kissel, Madeline Merlo, The Washboard Union). “Heart … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian have released a new cover of Gang of Four’s “Natural’s Not In It”, as part of the new cover album album The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four, which is set … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – In a heartfelt announcement last October, USS frontman and guitarist Ashley Buchholz and vinyl-spinning DJ/turntablist Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons revealed that all good things must come to an end. For the iconic Toronto duo, this meant one last album full of tracks encouraging fans to reminisce, rock out, and maybe even get … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging singer-songwriter Varro Vivyds is back with her new single “Fool’s Gold”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “I’m a fool, I’m a fool for putting you up on a pedestal/I’m a fool and your body is gold”. Even without hearing the melody behind these lyrics, they are already dripping … Continue reading →

By: Sasha Lindsay – The R&B duo DVSN, consisting of singer Daniel Daley and producer Paul ‘Nineteen85’ Jefferies talk about their creative process, staying inspired and making art in a bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic. They address mentorship, community outreach and the importance of being ambassadors for First Up with RBCxMusic, for emerging Canadian artists. Citing … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho has died. The guitarist died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded Children of Bodom in 1993, and the band was one of the most internationally acclaimed metal … Continue reading →

By: Staff – NYC-based singer-songwriter Eddy Marshal is back with his new single “Gabby”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. His first single of the year serves as the perfect 2021 reset — a coffeehouse tune with soothing vocals, groovy guitar patterns, and a chill beat. With music and lyrics written by Marshall and … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! On this episode, Stephanie Prior joins the show as we talk … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! On this episode, Sammy Feilchenfeld returns to discuss all the news from … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto –     Don’t let the smiling puppy or pastel sky fool you. While there may not be any red skulls or Grim Reapers this time around, behind The Dirty Nil’s cheerful new album cover is a collection of songs distinctly steeped in the exciting and untamed spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Out … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Philadelphia based alt-hop duo Sound Photographers has released their new single, “Shadows”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. With lyrics written by Indy James and Hoozmo, music composition by Hoozmo, backup vocals by Jess Cook, and production by Drea Young and Nice Rack LLC, “Shadows” serves as a tribute to artists who do … Continue reading →

By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Just Costa’s new track “514”, the brother/sister duo curated a brand new “Songs to Get You Through 2020” Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Allen Stone – “Brown Eyed Lover” I love the feeling of when you can’t begin to describe the sound and style of an artist. As … Continue reading →

By: Staff – New York-based indie band American Darlings is back with their new album, Afterglow, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below Celebrating American Darlings’ 10 year anniversary, the new album, which drops today (December 18th), was recorded in three studios with three drummers, including Brian Ossip and Daniel Vincent, over the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Matt Mays has shared a new video for the song “Talking to The Sky” from his latest album Dog City. The video is a collaboration between Matt and his friends Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis of July Talk. Both Leah and Peter contributed vocals to the project. Watch it below. Says Mays … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto pop-rock quartet Jane’s Party have announced the premiere of a special variety show titled The Marshmallow Revue on December 16th at 6pm ET. The band invites you into their authentic world, with a little bit of everything to enjoy—music, humour and their true personalities. Filmed at a family cottage in Gravenhurst, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! Normally “Make/Remake” examines how two films that share the same story. Not … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto-based rock and roll band Mad Ones are back with their new track “Monday Morning”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The song serves as the second single off their upcoming new LP, Breakdown, and according to the band, “”Monday Morning”, is a feel good song about feeling good… and other … Continue reading →

By: Staff – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have released a new track called “If Not Now, Then When?” along with an animated music video by Dr. D Foothead. Watch the video below.  “The song made me consider how individual action or inaction affects the world,” Dr. D Foothead says of the video. “What happens when … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Alberta-based singer-songwriter Ryland Moranz is back with a new video for his track “Where Are My Blue Eyes”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Moranz has always been a firm believer that the old ways are the best ways. So when he set out to create the video … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – Grab your holiday onesies and stake your claim at the comfy end of the couch, because Lindsey Stirling is bringing the Christmas spirit straight from the stage to your living room. Following the release of her 2017 chart-topping holiday album Warmer in the Winter, the platinum-selling violinist, artist, dancer, and New York … Continue reading →

By: Sasha Lindsay – Dr. Chris Gibbs, Chair, School of Creative Industries, Faculty of Communication and Design at Ryerson University discusses the roadmap to recovery for live events, touches on nostalgia’s role in increased digital revenue, the theatrical side that is emerging in live events, how music and community will still thrive with safety measures being met … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Townes is back with his new single “Overnight Train”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The single is Townes’ third new song of 2020, comes on the heels of several live shows including a Northeastern United States tour in fall 2019 and opening slots for Zola Jesus, Holy Fuck, and … Continue reading →